CanadaBoy 151 Report post Posted December 24, 2009 (edited) http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=510944 Edited December 24, 2009 by CanadaBoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerman191 37 Report post Posted December 24, 2009 Whenever I think about Yzerman, the 2001-2002 playoff run comes to mind. I can't even imagine playing NHL-caliber hockey on one leg, let alone scoring at a point per game pace, and clutch goals to boot. I'm biased, so I voted for that one. I was kind of surprised that Giguere's 2003 playoff run didn't make the list. Say what you want about his pads and whatnot, but the 2003 sweep was pretty impressive. We had Fedorov, Yzerman, Shanahan, Hull, Robitaille, Larionov, Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Lidstrom, Chelios, and Schneider, averaging more than 45 shots per game, and scored six goals in four games. He posted EIGHT shutouts in that playoff run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted December 24, 2009 Yzerman's 01/02 playoff run was obviously spectacular and one of the more inspirational performances of not only the decade, but I'd say the modern era. However, Sakic's 00/01 season was amazing as well, I think that falls second TBH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted December 24, 2009 Lemieux's come back is one of the most impressive thing's I've ever witnessed. A lot of good choices up there can't go wrong with a lot of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted December 24, 2009 I think making a poll out of this is pretty useless as this is a Red Wings forum which means the results will be pretty much biased. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted December 24, 2009 I voted for Lemieux, simply because the guy was away from hockey for 3 1/2 years, and as soon as he came back, he was one of the top forwards in the league again. He didn't even need time to gel or get his legs back or any of that s***. Instead, he dominated immediately. I think he scored like 3 points in his first game. Simply amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted December 24, 2009 ovechkin is winning surrrrprise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted December 24, 2009 I'm a homer, I voted Yzerman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted December 25, 2009 There's one missing on this list that absolutely, positively deserves to be there: J.S. Giguere in the 02-03 playoffs. A goalie winning the smythe isn't all that common, nor is a player on the losing team. A goalie winning the Smythe on the losing team is amazingly noteworthy, and it speaks highly of his absolutely disgustingly good performance. That's my vote. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted December 25, 2009 There's one missing on this list that absolutely, positively deserves to be there: J.S. Giguere in the 02-03 playoffs. A goalie winning the smythe isn't all that common, nor is a player on the losing team. A goalie winning the Smythe on the losing team is amazingly noteworthy, and it speaks highly of his absolutely disgustingly good performance. That's my vote. Those mattress sized pads had something to do with it. But yeah, he should have been on the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted December 25, 2009 I would have gave Giggy the nod over Kipper, because the latter only started 38 games in '04. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted December 25, 2009 There was no faking it there! Afterwords, he had a piece of a cadaver's bone put in his knee. All heart, no quit! Stevie Y. is the man!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MannyK 16 Report post Posted December 25, 2009 Whenever I think about Yzerman, the 2001-2002 playoff run comes to mind. I can't even imagine playing NHL-caliber hockey on one leg, let alone scoring at a point per game pace, and clutch goals to boot. I'm biased, so I voted for that one. I was kind of surprised that Giguere's 2003 playoff run didn't make the list. Say what you want about his pads and whatnot, but the 2003 sweep was pretty impressive. We had Fedorov, Yzerman, Shanahan, Hull, Robitaille, Larionov, Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Lidstrom, Chelios, and Schneider, averaging more than 45 shots per game, and scored six goals in four games. He posted EIGHT shutouts in that playoff run. didn't Robitaille only play for us the year we won the Cup in '02? I thought he chose to go back to LA the summer after he played 1 season with the Wings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted December 25, 2009 didn't Robitaille only play for us the year we won the Cup in '02? I thought he chose to go back to LA the summer after he played 1 season with the Wings? Nope 1 more year after that. Which he didn't do to good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted December 25, 2009 I almost forgot what an impressive season Lids had there. 80 points is sick when you consider that he's never sacrificed Defense for Offense. But yeah, Yzerman in 02 was one of those "larger than life" performances.. inspirational to say the least. That and Lemiux's comeback are probably the greatest in my eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites