The Stars are not going to offer Mike Modano a contract for next season, general manager Joe Nieuwendyk said Tuesday. Modano has spent 22 seasons with the Stars. "This decision doesn't come easy, but it's something I've been talking to Mike about for quite some time," Nieuwendyk said Tuesday. "It's a difficult decision for fans and our entire organization. I feel it's necessary for us to move forward under these trying times. We have young players that I believe have to be put in a position where they can be successful and unfortunately the depth of our team is at the center position. I didn't anticipate Mike's role moving forward from a fourth-line position and, in fact, we need to incorporate a different look there as well."