Claude Lemieux Comeback... Come again?!

I read today that 43 yeard old Claude Lemieux plans to make a comeback to the NHL this season. What the bleep? What could possibly possess Claude ( I will refer to him as Claude from here on in to avoid any favorable comparison to #66 Super Mario Lemieux) to put a hold on his 5 year retirement to re-enter a younger, faster, and more skilled league then he has ever known?
The only thing that I can imagine that could prompt Claude to attempt, and I chose the word attempt on purpose, a comeback would be his realization that he isn't likely to be inducted into the National Hockey League Hall of Fame with his current resume. At 24 years of age, I often have to research older athletes to learn more about things like achievements and reputations, however Claude is one player that I remember clearly, but not because of his dazzling play.
I should do Claude justice and mention some of his impressive achievements before delving into why he was recently named to #1 position of ESPN's Top 10 Most Hated NHL Players of All Time list. Claude is ninth of the all time playoff scoring list, very impressive. He won 4 Cups, nice number of championships. He is one of eigth players to be have won 3 Stanley Cups with different teams, also impressive. In one of those cup runs, Claude scored 13 goals on his way to earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff mvp (one that Martin Brodeur should have won, at least in my opinion). Not a bad list of achievements.
Now for the most relevant synopsis of Claude's career. He was known around the league as the dirtiest, greasiest, and slimiest players of his time, if not of all time. (I know that slimiest is not an adjective recognized in the english language, however it works perfectly in this instance) The two most serious incidents by which Claude proved his merit as the slimiest are quite impressive. Firstly, during a scuffle with Jim Peplinski of the Calgary Flames, Claude bit Peplinski's finger.... Prompting Peplinski's famous response in the post game interview: "I didn't know the NHL allowed cannibalism..." Greasy.
The next incident was one that I will never forget. During the 1996 playoffs, Claude ran Detroit's Kris Draper from behind face first into the edge of the boards lining the Detroit bench. This was a disgusting hit, and talk about intent to injure.... This is a prime example, and did he ever injure. Draper suffered a broken jaw, nose, cheekbone, and eventually had complete reconstructive facial surgery. If you are not faint of heart, check out this youtube clip which contains a classic Claude sucker punch, followed by his hit on Draper, and the ensuing fight vs. Darren McCarty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W-JXDu1X-I

The San Jose Sharks signed Claude to a try-out contract yesterday... Let it be known that there is no chance that Lemieux can comeback with five years of rust build up and compete in today's fast paced NHL. The only possible explanation from the Claude perspective would be that he has a chance to receive another ring with the Sharks, who are arguably the best NHL team in this point in the season. Adding a 5th ring to his arsenal might help grease his way in the Hall.
From the Sharks perspective........ I don't know what G.M. Doug Wilson could possibly be thinking. Besides the fact that he and Claude are known to be friends, and that this type of announcement will no doubt stir up some media attention for his club, still nothing good could come of this for the Sharks. Actually wait, I'm wrong. Perhaps, Claude and Sean Avery might miraculously cheap shot each other at the same time, and if we are lucky enough manage to end each others' careers, then some good might come out of this.
A note to Claude, (who has recently started the season with the China Sharks of the Asia Hockey League the Sharks affiliate in that league) if you want to be inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame, which recognizes players who excelled in the game of hockey WHILE maintaining and adding to the INTEGRITY of the game, perhaps you should have played with more skill and integrity. If by chance Claude, you do get a ring with the Sharks this season, it won't be you who earned it and all of the hockey writer's who vote players into the Hall will know that.
Let the Circus begin.