Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 For this season only, who has been the best player so far? Rules: Goalies don't count, because obviously they would dominate the top 5 best, let alone the best. If you say Zetterberg or Lidstrom, name another non-Wing for the sake of variety. Please don't say Sidney Crosby- I have watched a couple of his games so far and he was good but not great. If you say A Flame, Shark, Duck, or Predator, I will slap you. Keep in mind, the BEST player can play well at both sides of the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 After 7-8 games???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Zetterberg Alfredsson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 I'm not going to say anyone from the Wings because the wings always will be good to me. Mats Sundin as a team the leafs suck but he is having a great year so far. Martin Biron this guy has always been good but he is playing out of his mind right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 I really can't see much of an argument against Zetterberg. He is still averaging almost 2 goals a game, a solid defensive mindset, can read plays as good as the best of them, and can set up his line mates with very good scoring chances. Of course we're only 9 or so games in, so its really unfair to the rest of the league to be judging who the best player is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 chelios lol id say zets and the entire first line of ottawa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 ... and the entire first line of ottawa Since I can't pick Zetterburg or Lidstrom, I'd say any of those guys would be strong picks. So yeah, one of those guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salviaman 104 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Marian Gaborik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Sid the Kid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBadOne 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 I'd like to have another name for the sake of variety, but Zetterberg thus far has been the best player in the league... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Please don't say Sidney Crosby? Well why the hell not? Pearson, Hart, and Art Ross winner has got to mean something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19Yzerman19 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 For this season only, who has been the best player so far? Rules: Goalies don't count, because obviously they would dominate the top 5 best, let alone the best. If you say Zetterberg or Lidstrom, name another non-Wing for the sake of variety. Please don't say Sidney Crosby- I have watched a couple of his games so far and he was good but not great. If you say A Flame, Shark, Duck, or Predator, I will slap you. Keep in mind, the BEST player can play well at both sides of the ice. Dude who in the hell do you think you are to tell us that we can't vote for Sidney Crosby? Oh, wow you watched two games of him so you must be some expert right? Well I think you are a moron, he is clearly the best and you clearly have no idea about hockey or life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Chris Osgood. Who else ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 For those saying Sidney Crosby and getting upset for being told not to, in defense of the thread starter, he did mention "this year" - so last's year's Hart, Pearson, Art Ross really bears no weighting. That said, in terms of this year, not sure what Pens games the person has watched, but in the games I saw (I saw most of some games, but not all), he has looked amazing, the pts just haven't been piling up (though, it's not like he's in an incredible slump or anything). Even if I saw every game by every player this year, not sure I'd be comfortable answering this question only 7 games in. And since I have only seen Pens, Wings and Leaf games so far (I've some of others, but very little), I really don't feel comfortable answering. For example, Stastny has had some great statiscal games, but I haven't seen any of them, so I do not know how he has actually played. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Sid hasn't done that great this year, he will be great just not yet this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 The correct answer, whether you're a Wings fan or not, is Henrik Zetterberg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Zetterberg has been on a tear. Stastny gets the job done in the offensive zone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Red Wing: Zetterberg Non Red Wing: The Wizard of Cros Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Spezza, to be non homerific.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Chelios! It's more than just stats, read some of sirdrake's threads to see all the intangibles he brings to the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudvayneowns91 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 (edited) You'd have to take Sid over anyone even though we all love the Wings Chelios! It's more than just stats, read some of sirdrake's threads to see all the intangibles he brings to the game. Definitely go Rockies, I was at game 163 against Peavy. Edited October 22, 2007 by Mudvayneowns91 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Stastny knows how to light the lamp, no question, but I don't think that's enough to warrant calling him the best player in the league right now. He's a newcomer and it shows in his all-around game. That, of course, is to be expected from any offensively-gifted young guy, and in three or four seasons, after he has refined his play away from the other team's net, he should be a real force to be reckoned with. But at the moment, Hank is the real deal, a bona fide elite NHLer. The big difference between him and Stastny is that he's not only scoring like a madman, but also doing all the other "little" things right (e.g. backchecking, setting up plays, working as hard in his own zone as he does in the offensive zone). That kind of stuff doesn't get you as much press and hype and fanfare as a hat trick does, but as Stevie Y demonstrated, it elevates you from being a great offenseman to a great player, period. Barring injury (knock on wood), he should vie for the scoring title and the Selke this season. Can't say that about many players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 While Ztterberg has been the best player in the league so far, I like your nameing another player angle, in which case I say Mats Sundin so far. Great offensive numbers on a relatively sub par team to go with his +7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 So you want an honest answer about who we think is best, except we can't pick players from 4 teams, we can't pick one of the absolute best players in the league, we can't pick goalies, and if we pick someone on our team, we also have to pick someone else?? Under those conditions I respectfully abstain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jaytan Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Jarome Iginla has just been tearing it up this year. While Zetterberg has been good, half of his points have been from the power play, and he still hasn't netted a game-winner. then again if i don't say it's chris chelios, he might find me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
