raasc1dj 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 Do you believe that Nick Lidstrom is fit to be the Redwings captain? I personally believe he is... i mean, he is no Steve Yzerman. No one is or will ever be but he is still good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwfan007 18 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 hes been a wing since '92, and is the leader of this team. He is a perfectly capable leader for this team until he retires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut22 81 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 Do you believe that Nick Lidstrom is fit to be the Redwings captain? I personally believe he is... i mean, he is no Steve Yzerman. No one is or will ever be but he is still good! Yes I think that he is fit to be the captain. No one could ever take Yzermans place, but he has been doing a good job of it. There wasnt anyone else I thought of after Steve Yzerman retired than Lidstrom to lead the Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 I don't exactly see what he is doing wrong... He doesn't need to be impeached or anything Could he have tried to motivate the guys a bit more starting elimination game 6 so they they wouldn't choke out a 3-0 deficit so early.... Sure. But who is to say he didn't do something and it fell on deaf ears until the final 8 mins... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged Scooter 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 I stated in the Chelios thread earlier today that I would love to see Cheli wearing the C, that being said, I think Lidstrom did MORE than a fine job in his 1st year as Captain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 Yes, yes and more yes. He only has probably two years left on the team anyway, than the C will go to Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted May 31, 2007 For a while I thought Fedorov would have been the next Captain. Maybe he would have been if he didn't run off to the Ducks. Regardless, Nick is the next best possible captain to the Captain, himself. There isn't anyone else playing now I'd rather have captain any team than Lids. Even better that he's on our team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsZR2 1 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 Yes, I strongly agree that the greatest D man ever to play the game and the Wings best player the last decade deserves to wear the C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glasgowcelticwing 18 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 When Stevie Y retired and there was a lot of talk about who should be the next Captain , I thaught that the best choice for the long term would be Zetts. Then I had a re-think and realised that the Wings couldn't overlook Lids . He might not be a vocal Captain , but he leads by example and provides the Wings with a role model type captain that has most certainly steadied the ship in the aftermath of retirement of one of greatest leaders of a sports team ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 Do you believe that Nick Lidstrom is fit to be the Redwings captain? I personally believe he is... i mean, he is no Steve Yzerman. No one is or will ever be but he is still good! Well, you basically answered your own question right there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProfessorLidstrom5 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 This thread should be dumped! For pete's sake!! LIDSTROM IS THE MAN DAMMIT!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
high_stick69 7 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 (edited) When you see a 'C' on a guy's jersey, you know you need to treat him with respect because he's the best player on the team. Lidstrom is that guy. He led the team in scoring and ice time in the playoffs. Should I repeat that? He LED the team. The 'C' seems to fit him just fine. Leave it there until he decides its time to hang em up. Edited May 31, 2007 by high_stick69 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZAMBONI 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 Yes, I strongly agree that the greatest D man ever to play the game and the Wings best player the last decade deserves to wear the C. Greatest ever? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raasc1dj 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 This thread should be dumped! For pete's sake!! LIDSTROM IS THE MAN DAMMIT!!!! I NEVER SAID HE WASNT... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 This thread should be dumped! For pete's sake!! LIDSTROM IS THE MAN DAMMIT!!!! I agree! I NEVER SAID HE WASNT... Raasc, We're not saying your a Lidstrom hater, I think I speak for Professor Lidstrom when I say that it's just a pointless thread, I think you'd be hard pressed to find anyone to counter the topic. It's one of those questions that really only requires an all capital YES as a response, there for it doesn't make for such an interesting thread. The topic of a thread should spark a conversation, this seems to be a yes or no question and in this case just yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raasc1dj 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 I agree! Raasc, We're not saying your a Lidstrom hater, I think I speak for Professor Lidstrom when I say that it's just a pointless thread, I think you'd be hard pressed to find anyone to counter the topic. It's one of those questions that really only requires an all capital YES as a response, there for it doesn't make for such an interesting thread. The topic of a thread should spark a conversation, this seems to be a yes or no question and in this case just yes. The point of the thread is to get other peoples opinions on why and in some cases why not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 The point of the thread is to get other peoples opinions on why and in some cases why not I understand and I guess I shouldn't put down your thread, if you want to talk about it and can find others to participate then it's a valid topic. To answer your question, I think anyone who has been a Red Wings fan for any length of time, including myself would simply think that the reasons why are obvious, his play speaks for it's self, he has been loyal to this team and this city and he is the longest serving current member of the roster. It was a natural choice. The thing about the Wings is they have many players that could serve a captain on other teams. That is a testament to this city and this team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 I agree! Raasc, We're not saying your a Lidstrom hater, I think I speak for Professor Lidstrom when I say that it's just a pointless thread, I think you'd be hard pressed to find anyone to counter the topic. It's one of those questions that really only requires an all capital YES as a response, there for it doesn't make for such an interesting thread. The topic of a thread should spark a conversation, this seems to be a yes or no question and in this case just yes. Good point... Lidstrom sucks, give the C to a good Canadian player like Cleary! Cause nationality matters! *Sits back to watch the aftermath* Disclaimer: I have nothing but respect for Lidstrom and think he was far and away the best choice for captain. Only Chelios comes close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 (edited) Good point... Lidstrom sucks, give the C to a good Canadian player like Cleary! Cause nationality matters! *Sits back to watch the aftermath* Disclaimer: I have nothing but respect for Lidstrom and think he was far and away the best choice for captain. Only Chelios comes close. Edited May 31, 2007 by Booster313 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jaytan Report post Posted May 31, 2007 There are more fitting players on the roster, but it's not like he's a terrible choice. He makes a good captain, and has help from other veteran leaders backing him up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 Lidstrom is lazy and he sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsZR2 1 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 Greatest ever? Yes greatest ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstroms_girl_05 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2007 yes Nick is the best captain. im not saying he is not better then Yzerman nobody will ever take Yzerman's place but i still think he is a good captain and no im not saying that just because i love him either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BringHomeTheCup! 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2007 My view is this, Nick was the only reasonable choice for Captain. Here is why. I think that the management would have liked to have been able to give the C to Hank. I personally don't think that would have been the best route to take, but I think they want to make Hank and Pav the center of this franchise, and Pav just isn't they type of leader you need to be to wear the C. Guys like Draper, Chelios, and Matty all could have served as Captain and done just as well as Nick. I think they chose Nick because he is a lot like Hank in his demeanor, and it will make the transition from Nick to Hank as Captain an easier one. Keep in mind that no matter who was to wear the C after Stevie, he would have paled in comparison. Stevie is quite possibly the best Captain, not only in the history of the NHL, but in all North American sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bullocks Report post Posted June 1, 2007 Zetterberg will be the next captain after Lidstrom retires. That is, if we can re-sign him in 2 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
