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Originally Posted by Detroiter
It isn't about being liked or disliked. Fedorov did what was best for his career. Had he stayed in Detroit it would've been worse for him. He would've had to play third fiddle to Datsyuk and Zetterberg. Fedorov's career would've really took a nose dive. What did staying in Detroit do for Yzerman's career? Nothing because he had to sacrifice too much. He took a lesser role for the good of team and it hurt is numbers. Now everyone thinks a much worse player, Lidstrom, has had a better career. Had Yzerman left Detroit he probably would've finished in the top 10 hockey players of all-time.
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Fedorov made a poor career choice by leaving Detroit and I don't think he would have left if he had it to do again. NHL All-Star 1992, 1994, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003. Selke Trophy - 1994, 1996. Hart Memorial Trophy - 1994. Lester B. Pearson Award - 1994. 3 time Stanley Cup Champion: 1997, 1998, 2002, all with Detroit. Detroit was willing to overpay to keep him and he obviously wanted to get out of Detroit since he took less money to play for the Ducks and fell into obscurity.