Lidstrom: the second best Red Wing all time?

Z.Cavaricci · 06-17-2008, 02:31 PM

There are so many things wrong in this thread it kills me.

#1 - Yzerman having his jersey retired has nothing to do with being or not being better than Lidstrom

#2 - Nick plays more minutes than almost anyone in the league. Making that statement that he is out of position a lot is so far off. People around the NHL praise Nick because he is always in the right position.

#3 - Ask around the NHL and see what they say about Nick. You will hear nothing more than "He is one of the best players in the history of the NHL" Even Don Cherry admits that.

If Nick Lidstroms career ended today, he would go down as being one of the greatest D men of all time. BUT....he would not have been considered to have a better career than Yzerman. If he stays on this team and in the league up until 40 years old...the argument can be made.

06-17-2008, 02:31 PM	#78 (permalink)
Z.Cavaricci Walk-On 2,500+ posts Join Date: May 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,701	There are so many things wrong in this thread it kills me. #1 - Yzerman having his jersey retired has nothing to do with being or not being better than Lidstrom #2 - Nick plays more minutes than almost anyone in the league. Making that statement that he is out of position a lot is so far off. People around the NHL praise Nick because he is always in the right position. #3 - Ask around the NHL and see what they say about Nick. You will hear nothing more than "He is one of the best players in the history of the NHL" Even Don Cherry admits that. If Nick Lidstroms career ended today, he would go down as being one of the greatest D men of all time. BUT....he would not have been considered to have a better career than Yzerman. If he stays on this team and in the league up until 40 years old...the argument can be made.