Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 A little late, but the topic returns. This series, I think, is a tough one to choose a single guy. The contributions were spread out pretty evenly amongst the team. I guess the stock answer of Lidstrom isn't a bad choice; he was his usual stellar self: defending, scoring, tending goal. Hasek made a couple gaffes, but his close-out, shut-the-door, this-game-is-f***in-over ability can't be ignored. He had a great series. Pavel, well, he scored two of the biggest goals of the playoffs and played sound offensive and defensive hockey throughout. He's one of the best friggin' pick pockets I've ever seen, and the guy he's forechecking can never be sure he's gotten away from Pavel with the puck secure on his stick. Homer, well, the Wings never lost once he returned to the line up. He scored big points and got under the Sharks' skin. I'll never forget him sticking up for Hank and dropping Rivet. I don't know that you can define a series MVP by a single play, a solitary moment in time, but if you can, Bob gets the nod. As I choose to define MVP by consistency and excellence throughout, as opposed to making one big play, even a series-saver: Bob, you get nothing! Seriously, this is tough. Make your case, lemme see what you think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 All good choices, but I gotta go with the goaltender. Hasek outplayed Nabakov at crunch time.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RainingBlood 8 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Lilja Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 It's really tough, I'm pretty tempted to say Chelios. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96Homer 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Lidstrom for saving hasek's butt last night!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Chelios or Hasek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Hasek and Homer. We got it all turned around when Homer came back. Dom out played Nabby when he had to even if he did let in some sketchy goals, he played well and was one of the reasons we won the series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 I think Sammy deserves mention...He really came through in the last two games... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copenhagen848 58 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 The Dominator was the difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hak 21 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 lidstrom gets my vote! but it is indeed a tough choice.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 As always - Lidstrom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin35 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 how are you guys forgetting about dan cleary? i mean he did only get one goal but its the lil things he does. also i just wanna say the guys you rip on all the time in here really played big. sammy, lilja, and lang Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsdiehard13 33 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 I think Sammy deserves mention...He really came through in the last two games... What He Said :!: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hak 21 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 NHL.com poll: "Who was Detroit's MVP in their series victory against San Jose?" standing as of now: hasek with 33% of the votes, lidstrom with 21% and datsuyk with 14% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetterberg is the man!! 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Hasek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 38 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Hasek and Holmstrom made the biggest difference, in my opinion. I'd have to go with Hasek for MVP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 (edited) Babcock. (If it has to be a player, I vote Lidstrom) He's gotten this same team as last year who was too soft, too slow and too old to play the style of hockey that people have cried for since we lost to Anaheim in 2003. Sure we added Bertuzzi and Calder, but no one can say that they were a major reason why we're playing like this. Bert has dished out some monster hits, but he's not the one who's set the tone, it's guys like Lilja and Cleary. He's gotten guys like Cleary and Franzen to play the type of hockey that we need to be able to win in the playoffs. He's gotten guys like Datsyuk and Zetterberg to take hits and give hits. His defensive strategy is just as good as I've ever seen, it's like a python, we just suffocate the the life out of the other team. I know people didn't like the way he handled Hudler, I know people didn't like the way he buttered up Lang so much and I know people didn't like the way he handled his in-game adjustments, but his coaching style works and it's being shown. This is the first time since 2002 that we've gotten to the conference finals and it's no coincidence that it has a lot to do with Babcock being behind the bench. Teams are a reflection of their coach and their captain, the Wings never waiver, they never seem to give up they're always composed and almost every game these playoffs they've been in it. Babcock puts us in a position to win every night and that's exactly what you want out of your coach. He gets little credit and a lot of the blame, it's to be expected, but you can't deny the great job he's done. It's not something that the players just "got" they didn't just start playing harder. What has Babcock said all season? He wants the Wings to be a hard team to play against and it has worked. Cleary has been great, but I don't think he's an "unsung" hero, he's gotten tons of press about his play, he's definitely being recognized. Babcock has outcoached both Playfair and now Ron Wilson. He's gotten almost every single matchup he's wanted and has given the other team little to nothing to work with. He's got line combos that are playing hard and that are playing at a level that we need them to. He's gotten guys like Lilja to play well above his head and he's smart enough to let players do what they can and not worry about holding them back. People who blindly hate Babcock for little reasons like he plays Lang, sits Hudler and isn't capable of making a top 5 goaltender of all time change his game have no concept of the job that Babcock has done. This is one of the best coaches the Wings have ever had. No one expected the Wings to be in this position this year, the players should get a ton of credit, but Babcock shouldn't be overlooked. Edited May 9, 2007 by Heaton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 f***, Heaton just went right on outside the box and started thinking. Well played, indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 It's what I do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Lidstrom. Lather, rinse, repeat. A more interesting thread might be, "who surprised you in this series?", or "who elevated his play the most?" etc... MVP is and will continue to be Nick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 In moments were it's extremely difficult to pinpoint one star I say as a default, go with the goalie as long as his numbers are above average. As for Hasek's numbers, they're great so he's my choice, Lidstrom being my runner up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 I gotta go with a 3-way tie here. Sorry, I know that defeats the purpose of this thread! Hasek, Lidstrom, and Datsyuk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest REDWINGS4LYFE Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Steve Yzerman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
