KJoe88
Forever Lost.
I took a jab in the #2 poll. My point was solid. My approach wasn't. But I think a lot of votes will be dependant on how long a person has watched the wings.
This is Lidstrom easily. But as I look down the list I realize I've only seen 11 of 22 names on the poll. I was born in 75. My hockey started with Yzerman. As I think about who to vote for next, my original jab will apply to me. I don't know how "insert name of old guy" stacks up against Datsyuk. I would only be guessing.
That said, I mimic Zetterbergs Era post to a T.
Lidstrom best vs peers.
Fedorov fav to watch.
Yzerman most everything else.
I can agree with all that. Yzerman (the player) was and still is the Red Wings, to me.
I've watched Yzerman throughout his 'greater' years and I prefer Lidstrom. I saw Yzerman play from '96 until be broke down to his retirement - those years have just has much influence as his earlier years because those were years that started to really portray what kind of player he was. He was a great Red Wing, in some eyes the best... I saw enough of Yzerman and obviously Lidstrom for me to determine who was greater in my eyes. Your point was, imo, not solid 100% and a bit of a cheapshot to younger fans. Just because some posters like myself missed his debut years by a handful of years doesn't mean the people who prefer Lids over him (like myself) should be discredited.
I was born in '88 and have been watching the Wings since I was seven. I remember a lot.
For example, I voted for Howe for #1 even though I never saw single game. But his history and the type of person he was made me choose him. There are different factors that make people choose for someone else even if the some don't agree. That doesn't make them unworthy of a vote. :/ And you made it seem like that in your last post.
To me Lidstrom vs Yzerman isn't as easy as some of you make it out to be. I am by no means saying Yzerman isn't great or overrated. Not at all. But Lidstrom WAS just as great in his own right. He just went about showing it in a different way. Lidstrom had a sort of aura or calmness if you will that Yzerman didn't have. Just like Yzerman had a way of pumping up his teammates that made him the pinnacle of captaincy.
Younger fans know of Yzerman's history and I'm sure they respect him. Just like I'm sure he's worthy of a top vote. Just like I know what the older greats contributed a lot and will get my vote. There's no right or wrong vote imo. I noticed someone voted for Sawchuck last round over both Stevie and Nick. Does that make him/her wrong? I guess he's just too old of a fan to appreciate Yzerman or even Datsyuk. People have preferences that they factor into a vote.
Just like how I believe Datsyuk has been one of the most unique and electrifying players I've ever seen. His skill was undeniable. Some might yell at me for even stating he's worthy of a top five vote. He made me smile when he played. That's just part of how I determine who I pick. The one's who made me smile when playing and then disappointed when not playing.
I guess what I'm just trying to say is that even though guys like Primeau, Hasek or even Shanahan may not he high for me, doesn't mean I'm gonna shrug at someone else who thinks otherwise. Lol, I don't even know if any of this makes sense.
/rant.
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