Lids to the rafters

[zata40 3]

In my opinion Lids will be the next wing to have there number up in the rafters. I see no reason why not. The wings have had lot of great players over the years, but only a small hand full had been great enough to get there number retired, and i think lids belongs in that category. He's one of the best defenseman to ever have played in the the game of hockey. He's won 3 cups and many awards. But most important of all is, lids has been a wing his whole carere, a true wing.

here's a list of some things that i think qualify him to have His number retired.

-he's won 5 of the last 6 norris trophies, only doug harvy and bobby orr have won more. plus he was nominated a total of eight times for the norris, and he is the first European player in NHL awarded the Norris Trophy.

-there are 73 defenseman in the hockey hall of fame. only 21 defenseman have ever won the trophy Norris. so it's easy to say, one day his name will be there.

-nominated a total of eight times for the Norris

-he was second best his rookie year.

-3 cups

-Played in NHL All-Star Game in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2007

-15-year of being a wing, plus more to come.

-the best replacement for captian after Steve left.

-he plays 20+ minutes a game

-14th defenseman to ever record 600 assists

-he's been one of our alternate captian since the 97-98 season

-the whole league recognizes him as one of the best in the NHL.

-Gold medal at the 1991 World Championship.

-Named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 1992

-he has one Conn Smythe Trophy

-Olympic gold medal with Sweden in 2006

-Detroit Red Wings' franchise record for points in a season for a defenseman, 2005-06 (he had 81 points)

I know i missed some things, but you get the point.

So......what do you guys think, do you agree his number should be retired and sent up to the rafters?

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

Yes, and I believe it will as long as he retires a Wing, and I don't say that lightly. Keep in mind I don't think Federov or Shanny should have their numbers retired in Detroit even though for some reason a good number of people around here do.

Edited October 19, 2007 by Never Forget Mac #25

[Elshupacabra 0]

I would say there is a 100% chance.

[stevkrause 1,247]

I personally think this one is viewed as a gimme, kinda like with Stevie, it'll happen the opening day, the year after he retires...

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

nm

Edited October 19, 2007 by Never Forget Mac #25

[FinWing 26]

Oh for sure it's gonna happen, after all he's one of the best defensemen EVER.

[bringback91 2]

Even if it's not put up in the rafters for some time, no one will ever wear #5 again for the Wings.

[datsyukismyfriend 4]

undoubtedly

[Turkey 0]

If this didn't happen I think I would assume the whole world had gone crazy.

[heretic69 10]

[BlakChamber 8]

Make the topic more interesting, is there anyone who doesn't think Lidstrom his going to get his number retired?

[zata40 3]

Yes, and I believe it will as long as he retires a Wing, and I don't say that lightly. Keep in mind I don't think Federov or Shanny should have their numbers retired in Detroit even though for some reason a good number of people around here do.

If fedder would have stayed with us then yes, we would have retired is number. now shanny, if we would have never left us to go to the rangers then i think he should have gone up too, even though he didnt come to us until 97.

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

If fedder would have stayed with us then yes, we would have retired is number. now shanny, if we would have never left us to go to the rangers then i think he should have gone up too, even though he didnt come to us until 97.

Federov is up for debate had he stayed a Wing, but I disagree with Shanny. But that's another topic.

Edited October 19, 2007 by Never Forget Mac #25

[Wildwings44 5]

Yes, and I believe it will as long as he retires a Wing, and I don't say that lightly. Keep in mind I don't think Federov or Shanny should have their numbers retired in Detroit even though for some reason a good number of people around here do.

I agree, Lids will go the rafters after finishing his career with the Wings. I'll be there to see it and John you'll probably have season tickets by then, so you'll be there too.

I love Shanny, but he doesn't deserve to be hanging from the Joe/new arena.

Fedorov - there is not even a case for it.

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

I feel very strongly about the numbers that are retired in Detroit, and although I *greatly* appreciate what Shanny did for the Wings, I just don't feel as if his number should be retired in Detroit even if he had finished his career in Hockeytown.

Edited October 19, 2007 by Never Forget Mac #25

[good morning 10]

Yes, and I believe it will as long as he retires a Wing.

He better not retire as anything else!

[zata40 3]

He better not retire as anything else!

there would be riots in LGW if he went to another team

[ZattaBurger 0]

If feds would have stayed a wing there's no way in hell he wouldnt be up there .. all the records he has recorded as a wing thats hhuugge.. Plus all those GW's .. Shanny shouldnt even get a honorable mention

Feds

1993-94 Hart Memorial Trophy 1993-94 Frank J. Selke Trophy 1993-94 Lester B. Pearson Trophy

1995-96 Frank J. Selke Trophy

ga goa ass pnts

Sergei Fedorov C 908 400 554 954 4th all time in Redwings POINTS

Shanny

2002-03 King Clancy Memorial Trophy

ga goa ass pnt

Brendan Shanahan 716 309 324 633 8th alltime in Redwings POINTS

[Guest jaytan]

Unless we find out that Lids has a few dozen headless women buried in his backyard, I'd say it's a fair bet that the Wings will retire his number.

[Guest DetroitIan]

In my opinion Lids will be the next wing to have there number up in the rafters. I see no reason why not. The wings have had lot of great players over the years, but only a small hand full had been great enough to get there number retired, and i think lids belongs in that category. He's one of the best defenseman to ever have played in the the game of hockey. He's won 3 cups and many awards. But most important of all is, lids has been a wing his whole carere, a true wing.

here's a list of some things that i think qualify him to have His number retired.

-he's won 5 of the last 6 norris trophies, only doug harvy and bobby orr have won more. plus he was nominated a total of eight times for the norris, and he is the first European player in NHL awarded the Norris Trophy.

-there are 73 defenseman in the hockey hall of fame. only 21 defenseman have ever won the trophy Norris. so it's easy to say, one day his name will be there.

-nominated a total of eight times for the Norris

-he was second best his rookie year.

-3 cups

-Played in NHL All-Star Game in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2007

-15-year of being a wing, plus more to come.

-the best replacement for captian after Steve left.

-he plays 20+ minutes a game

-14th defenseman to ever record 600 assists

-he's been one of our alternate captian since the 97-98 season

-the whole league recognizes him as one of the best in the NHL.

-Gold medal at the 1991 World Championship.

-Named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 1992

-he has one Conn Smythe Trophy

-Olympic gold medal with Sweden in 2006

-Detroit Red Wings' franchise record for points in a season for a defenseman, 2005-06 (he had 81 points)

I know i missed some things, but you get the point.

So......what do you guys think, do you agree his number should be retired and sent up to the rafters?

Absolutely, no doubt about it. Lidstrom's number 5 will be up in those rafters. For sure. There will never be another #5 for the Detroit Red Wings.

[Elshupacabra 0]

Unless we find out that Lids has a few dozen headless women buried in his backyard, I'd say it's a fair bet that the Wings will retire his number.

I know for a fact he dosen't bury them in HIS backyard I mean...what?

[Guest jaytan]

If fedder would have stayed with us then yes, we would have retired is number. now shanny, if we would have never left us to go to the rangers then i think he should have gone up too, even though he didnt come to us until 97.

Even if both guys stayed as Wings and retired in Detroit, I wouldn't retire either number. The Red Wings have a higher standard than most franchises for retiring numbers, and if we retired every guy who led the team in scoring for a couple years or was a frequent all-star, there wouldn't be any numbers left after a few decades.

I know for a fact he dosen't bury them in HIS backyard I mean...what?

yeah, but what's to stop chris chelios from murdering a bunch of hookers and leaving them in lidstrom's backyard so he doesn't get caught?

[Elshupacabra 0]

yeah, but what's to stop chris chelios from murdering a bunch of hookers and leaving them in lidstrom's backyard so he doesn't get caught?

Whats to stop Chris Chelios from finding a "teamwide" burial spot? where every Wing player dumps their decapitated hookers.

except Larry Murphy...he's got too many to bury in one spot.

[LIDDYGIBBY5 1]

I know this is off topic, but I don't think it warrants it's own because it is so close.

What about Draper, This is his 14th season with the Wings and is hoping to sign for three more years. He was a huge part in the Left Wing Lock that helped win three Stanley Cups. He has a Selke and has been one of the most dedicated, hard working players to ever wear the winged wheel. Why not?

[Elshupacabra 0]

nevermind

Edited October 19, 2007 by Elshupacabra