Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 I know a lot of people are going to say Cleary, and they're absolutely right, he was a friggin' monster game in and game out. He single-handedly killed penalties, dished out punishment, scored and set up his linemates. Buuuut Franzen needs to get some consideration, too. He had two goals and five points, hit like a madman, and killed penalties with the best of them. To boot, he nailed the series winner. Lidstrom was his usual awesome self. A lot of people gave him s*** for Game 5, but in all honesty if that's the worst he could do than he's the best damn D-man of all time. Eight points in six games, neutralized a guy who would've been top 5 (or 3) in scoring if he were healthy during the season, and throughout showed great leadership and poise. I think we sort of take his performance for granted, and I think I'm doing it right now, because.... I award my MVP for Detroit's Quaterfinal win to.... FRANZEN AND CLEARY! Yes, a Co-MVP. Such a cop-out. I honestly couldn't choose. They were both absolutely stellar, and series was won on their sticks more than anyone else's. Many other players were great too, (Hasek, Pavel...) but those are my top 3, anyways. So... pick away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckhog419 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 Cleary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USAFWingedWheel 4 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 even though they lost, Kipper....he was just amazing....my second choice would be Cleary, he was the series.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jiggy_12 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 Lidstrom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 Daniel Cleary...he was everywhere Hasek should get honorable mention. He didnt have a lot of work, but I definitely felt better with that old bastard back there than I have in years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Rule_1010 4 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 My MVP would be Cleary with honorable mention going to Hasek, Lidstrom and Franzen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motorcitykid 42 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 Cleary & Franzen are the two who most come to mind when you review this series. Their determination, and heart, truly more to come from them this year. Filppula evens kills penalties in the playoffs, who knew?? Schneider & Nicklas were GODS on defense. The Pain Train was steady - who could've predicted that? And Mister Robert Lang is still lazy .. but certainly doesn't suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 Cleary, no doubt about it... guy was a friggin moster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schneids_is_awesome 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 Cleary, hands down. Gotta give props to the young guys for stepping up too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 special props to the Pain Train though, thought his defensive play was immaculate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 Kiprusoff was the best player for either team, without a doubt. Detroit's MVP is a bit more open to debate. Cleary, Franzen, Lidstrom (apart from a few mishaps in games 3-4). Hasek did well too, but wasn't really worked much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 I'm going to say Lija, he played solid all series long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 Honestly, Kiprusoff. But for the Wings, Cleary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 Cleary or Lids Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 kipper without a doubt, but on the wings side daniel cleary was a monster. His hit on phaneuf showed every team in the league we could dish what they've been giving for years now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 Lang for not costing us a single game with a turnover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted April 23, 2007 (edited) It's all been said. Cleary, Franzen, Filpulla, Dom, Pavel, Lilja, Lidstrom (eight points in six games!). The whole team came together for this one. We got goals from 11 different players throughout the course of the series. Edited April 23, 2007 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 Seriously, probably Hasek. He was rightly overshadowed by Kipper, but he made some very key saves at crucial times and only let in maybe 1 bad goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legendary D In 03 50 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 I was really proud of Lilja's play, he didn't seem to make a single mistake. But, really, just for leading by example, and that great penalty shot goal, Cleary. Word, LDi03 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrhockey2k 2 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 1. Cleary 2. Kipper 3. The Fronze Cleary and Franzen came to play EVERY game. Kipper was a beast! Giggy/Bryz, Turco, Nabby, Luongo. Its going to be like this every series. west has some great goaltenders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 (edited) Top three for me: Cleary = obvious, checks, skates hard, reads plays, digs in corners, involved in all the scrums, took hard checks and came back for more, etc, etc. Franzen = Big banger, goal scorer, nifty passer, etc. Lilja = Logged mucho minutes and didn't give up anything atrocious, most improved player on the team IMO. Nice job by all, but these three really stand out and don't usually get the big media attention. Honorable mention = Chelios (how f***in' old is he?) esteef Edited April 23, 2007 by esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 Top three for me: Cleary = obvious, checks, skates hard, reads plays, digs in corners, involved in all the scrums, took hard checks and came back for more, etc, etc. Franzen = Big banger, goal scorer, nifty passer, etc. Lilja = Logged mucho minutes and didn't give up anything atrocious, most improved player on the team IMO. Nice job by all but these three really stand out and don't usually get the big media attention. Honorable mention = Chelios (how f***in' old is he?) esteef Those are my three as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 tbh i give props to EVERYONE.. including Sammy, only because he made Iginla bleed in game 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 tbh i give props to EVERYONE.. including Sammy, only because he made Iginla bleed in game 5 That he did...that he did I think Sammy marked up a few of Kippers jerseys as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
