Copenhagen848 58 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I felt Lebda was one of the best d-men during this final series. He was fast, great with the puck, and made smart, safe plays all series. Congrats Brett! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puertoricanWingsfan 5 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I completely agree. He played an awesome series, and had an awesome year. Btw, does anyone know where he went to college? oh yeah... Notre Dame Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut22 81 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I have always had the love for Lebda but he was kicking ass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pavyaz19 1 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 i have always loved Lebda but thought he didn't play so great after the all-star break... regardless, he was nearly flawless in the finals. HELL YEAH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstromrules16 7 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I really want him on the Wings for a long time. Go Lebs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Lebs! He was a riot in the lockeroom! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austrianwing 71 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I have to agree with the the notion here. He was way solid when it counted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zettsyukwall415 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 There's just something about Lebda that really makes me like him. He played great during the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 he's only ever played bad when everyone was injured in february. he and lilja were the top 2 dmen, and he was just trying to do too much thats all. it took hima few weeks to recover from that. but if he keeps things simple for now, he can develop more skill overtime and be a real good all around dman some day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut22 81 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I really want him on the Wings for a long time. I second that! he's only ever played bad when everyone was injured in february. he and lilja were the top 2 dmen, and he was just trying to do too much thats all. it took hima few weeks to recover from that. but if he keeps things simple for now, he can develop more skill overtime and be a real good all around dman some day yeah, it took him a little while to bounce back from that. I see good things in his future though, I think he is going to develop into a really good player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I was surprised by his solid play, I did not expect that. Great job Brett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluedevils_13 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Lebda, and Dandenault always reminded me of myself they are both speedy, little(lebda) and can't really finish, so I have always had a soft spot for him. But yea, I thought he played best in the finals out of all of the series. Earlier in the year he looked very expendable with the way Meech was playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Brett did play great. He has speed and he played pretty smart hockey for the most part. It was awesome seeing him get the cup. Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I was very impressed with Lebda this entire playoff run. Not like Kronwall impressed, but he far outdid my expectations of him, and in my opinion secured himself a spot above Lilja. Notable was that he is finally using his speed properly, was making safe passes and relatively few turnovers (for a bottom line D-man), was being surprisingly physical when he needed to, and didn't make a habit of making bonehead mistakes in his own zone. His offensive zone play could be better, but atleast he was using his speed to get the puck there. He was defensively sound, and that's what matters most for a #5-6 D-man, imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzrmn19 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 He definitely turned his game up a few notches from the second part of the season. One can only speculate, but with the injuries forcing him and Lilja into the first defensive pairing and the with the losses the team faced maybe there was a bit of a confidence issue. Regardless, he played very solid these playoffs and made some great plays. I really think that with his speed he has a lot of potential, if he could work on his scoring touch a little I think he would do well as he would be able to come in off the point but still get back in time to prevent a possible rush. All in all, for a guy who started the playoffs as the odd man out on D, he did a great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Yep, he really used his speed to his advantage, especially getting the puck out of the zone (cos lets face it, Lilja's outlet passing game is brutal). Was a treat seeing him pull away from old man Roberts time and again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FischerFan1973 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I agree Brett had an amazing finals! He almost won the Cup for us on Monday! And to think he was a healthy scratch at the start of the playoffs. He proved he deserved to be there! Keeping with Lebda, he's a great video of him interviewing a local reporter. He was a bit tipsy!! hehehehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I just love his skating ability, its so smooth and fast, he can skate through an entire line, amazing... could maybe improove his defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzrmn19 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Did anyone hear his radio interview this morning on 96.3, I guess he called in this morning and was clearly very wasted. It's pretty funny. 96.3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yemack 1 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 one of the Best D? if he can be better in our zone.. maybe... anyhow I thought he did step up in playoff. good solid job Leb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hallelujahlogic 1 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 f***IN RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lomekian 201 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 Very good in the playoffs, in fact better than in the regular season. played very smart, fairly physically and generally made life easier for cheli and lilja. I was also particualrly impressed at his pitching in when we had teams onthe ropes, so we could maintain pressure during line changes....very smart. Shame he can't shoot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingedone 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 I thought he played better as the playoffs progressed and was outstanding in the finals. I wonder if separating him from Chelios helped. Chelios is his hero and maybe not worrying he would screw up in front of his hero, relaxed him more. Very proud of his work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
