Kira 451 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 Captain Nick Lidstrom has been nominated for the Lady Byng trophy, along with Martin St. Louis and Loui Ericksson of Dallas. Say what you want about the Byng, but this is long overdue. We all know that Nick takes very few penalties, and should be a perennial nominee, but this is the first time he's gotten recognized for his efforts. I say congrats, and I hope he wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt198913 932 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 Well considering Pavel added a bit of snarl this year there is no way he could be nominated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 That'll teach Datsyuk for getting into a fight. It's been 57 years since a defenceman (Red Kelly) won it, and I can't think of a more deserving player to break that streak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldMan333 13 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 Yeah I think Pavel got scratched off the list in Game 1 with his Gordie Howe Hat Trick. Congrats to Nick. He should havbe been an obvious nominee and winner every year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 It is ridiculous Lidstrom has never won it, as he is the ideal the award represents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 Methinks this is their way of apologizing for no Norris this year. 2 asoras and Esquire reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 Nice to hear. Good for Nick. I'd still rather he get the Norris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 Methinks this is their way of apologizing for no Norris this year. Methinks you are a tad quick on the trigger. I think this is just apologizing for not giving this to him his entire career. I can still see him getting the Norris and probably lose out to St. Louis considering he is never in the box, ever. Pav's fight is all it took to take it away from him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut40 176 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 How bout Nick for MVP? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 St. Louis wins this award easily, unfortunately. He had like 100 points and 10 PIMs and has a good chance at winning the Hart or at least Lindsay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carp 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 Just read on Helm Street Lids is up for the Byng. Pretty Amazing stats. I'd liek to see a PIM/TOI comparison of the three... not that I'm going to do it myself... that sounds to much like the work I'm supposed to be doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8 Legged RedWing 367 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) Link This would be just another notch on his belt if he got it. Also would be cool since it's rare for a defenseman to win this trophy. All in all it doesn't really matter to me if he wins or loses but why not add another trophy to the case for the greatest defenseman the NHL has ever seen. EDIT: My bad... Didn't see the other thread. Long night. Edited April 21, 2011 by 8 Legged RedWing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotty99 302 Report post Posted April 22, 2011 (edited) http://www.freep.com/article/20110421/SPORTS05/110421038/1053/sports05 Would definitely be a deserving winner. Edit: no idea how I missed the other thread, sorry Edited April 22, 2011 by crotty99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IllinoisRedWingsFan 49 Report post Posted April 22, 2011 Agreed he deserves to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MulesWillFly93 199 Report post Posted April 22, 2011 No kidding?! Cool! Congrats, Nick! Jolly good to see one of our other dignified gentlemen filling in for Mr. Datsyuk whilst he settled his dispute with Mr. Perry. Sometimes biting one's thumb at one's rival just isn't enough to express one's indignation at a certain offense. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hossa4Life 4 Report post Posted April 22, 2011 That'll teach Datsyuk for getting into a fight. It's been 57 years since a defenceman (Red Kelly) won it, and I can't think of a more deserving player to break that streak. hmmm i wonder why there are so few defensemen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormboy 47 Report post Posted April 22, 2011 i don't get to see st. louis play that much (or ever, really) so i can't really comment on him, but it sure seems like lids epitomizes gentlemanly play. he's never dirty, will never hit a guy who's vulnerable, is rarely involved in and almost never initiates post-whistle scrums. makes perfect sense for him to get it in the late stages of his career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weGotTheCup89 41 Report post Posted April 22, 2011 Captain Nick Lidstrom has been nominated for the Lady Byng trophy, along with Martin St. Louis and Loui Ericksson of Dallas. Say what you want about the Byng, but this is long overdue. We all know that Nick takes very few penalties, and should be a perennial nominee, but this is the first time he's gotten recognized for his efforts. I say congrats, and I hope he wins. Long overdue, you might say, but this is the SIXTH TIME he has been a finalist. Definitely deserving, but no one in this thread has mentioned he's actually been recognized for his 'gentlemanly play' in the past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted April 22, 2011 (edited) hmmm i wonder why there are so few defensemen Basically think of the Selke. What's sexier (in the voters eye) a guy who plays lights out defense and pots 40 points or a guy who scores 90 points and plays pretty good defense? Now apply that to the entrie NHL. Two guys have 10-12 PIMS but one has 100 points and the other has 50. MSL definitely exemplifies this award, but so does Lidstrom. There are maybe 5 guys in the NHL that I know would never goon it up ever, two play for the Wings and one is MSL. Edited April 22, 2011 by Konnan511 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted April 22, 2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites