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So does anyone else hope Lidstrom comes back next season?

Started by Reilly, Oct 31 2010 02:34 AM

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#1 Reilly

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 02:34 AM

I hope he does, even at 41. :thumbup:

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 02:36 AM

If he can keep playing like he is now. The guy still has it.

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 02:37 AM

I really don't want him to struggle just because of his age.

But then again, he's never struggled, so he can play for as long as he wants.

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 02:38 AM

He can play as long as he wants.

Mainly because he doesn't want to play if he can't do it at a high level.

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 02:38 AM

So, let's say he wins the Norris this year, anyone have a problem offering him another one-year, $7 million contract?

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 03:20 AM

I was kinda hoping he'd play forever, ever, ever ,ever!!

(Still feel bad for Cloutier, never recovered after giving up that goal)

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 05:41 AM

I dread the day he retires. Last season wasn't his best but he was and is better than 98% of the defensemen in the league and it's debatable about the other 2% .

Edited by screwdahawks, 31 October 2010 - 05:42 AM.

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 09:07 AM

I wouldn't mind him getting another 7 million, 1 year contract. He's clearly worth it. He's one of those rare players who is contemplating retirement LONG before it's actually necessary. He's the best defenseman on the team and I don't see this changing by season's end. And he's not going to start sucking if he hasn't yet over next summer. So hell yes throw another big money contract at him.

Although, as usual, taking a hometown discount would be much appreciated.

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 09:18 AM

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 09:56 AM

So, let's say he wins the Norris this year, anyone have a problem offering him another one-year, $7 million contract?

I don't. Although, let's say we win the Cup this year!? I definitely don't see him returning next year no matter the price....

Edited by St. Michael (the Red Wing), 31 October 2010 - 09:56 AM.

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 09:59 AM

duh, i think he can play as long as chelios played and be better then he was at the age. but if wings win the cup hes gone and i wont blame him

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 10:44 AM

Well, he's already ran Lebda out of town by staying another year, so what the hell.

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 11:01 AM

He can play as long as he wants.

Mainly because he doesn't want to play if he can't do it at a high level.

exactly. as long as Lids knows he can play at his standard of greatness, bring him back until he himself calls it quits.

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 11:15 AM

Well, he's playing as the best DMan in the league at this moment, so as long as he plays as a top 5 DMan I don't mind. I know we all rip on Rafalski, but look what happened to our D when he went out, when Lidstrom goes we're gunna be F'd unless we get someone just a tier below lidstrom.

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 11:18 AM

Lidstrom could play with a walker instead of a stick and I'd still like our chances.

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 11:18 AM

He can play as long as he wants.

Mainly because he doesn't want to play if he can't do it at a high level.

This is it. Unlike some pro quarterbacks, he is very aware of his level of ability to help his team. I think if he has another good year, he'll be back. Unless he has some hidden aches and pains he doesn't think he can "fix". We are so lucky to have had him play with Detroit all these years. But you all know that.

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 11:35 AM

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 12:15 PM

Absolutely. Uncle Nick still has it. He probably always will.

However, I think his desire to raise his kids in Sweden will make this his last hurrah, Cup or no Cup. (Hopefully with a Cup)

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Posted 31 October 2010 - 12:29 PM

Only one of the kids wants to live in sweden, the other wants to stay and finish HS here, hence the fact they are split this year.

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