MrWings787 11 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 Seeing how classy Rafalski is/was made me realize how few players still show that kind of class. What are your top classiest players of all time or current players? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 1. Nick Lidstrom 2. everyone else 2 Hossa4Life and wingnut40 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 This is easy! Chris Pronger Sidney Crosby Matt Cooke Joe Thornton Claude Lemieux Did I miss any? I feel I might have. 10 Zeowingsfan, MrWings787, Detroit \# 1 Fan and 7 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 This is easy! Chris Pronger Sidney Crosby Matt Cooke Joe Thornton Claude Lemieux Did I miss any? I feel I might have. Chris Simon Marty McSorely 1 MrWings787 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 Pavel Datsyuk. Class personified. Nick and Gordie Howe come close, but Pasha has more class in his toenails than 99.9% of the league. 3 hooon, winger30 and MrWings787 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 This is easy! Chris Pronger Sidney Crosby Matt Cooke Joe Thornton Claude Lemieux Did I miss any? I feel I might have. Perry 1 MrWings787 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 Oh yeah those guys too. Love it how I got a negative vote too, I thought it was obvious my sarcasm including Pronger and Cook on that list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 This is easy! Chris Pronger Sidney Crosby Matt Cooke Joe Thornton Claude Lemieux Did I miss any? I feel I might have. Dale Hunter was always an absolute gentleman as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 Pick a Wing, any Wing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 Pick a Wing, any Wing. How about Franzen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 This is easy! Chris Pronger Sidney Crosby Matt Cooke Joe Thornton Claude Lemieux Did I miss any? I feel I might have. Why did people neg this post? Can't anyone understand sarcasm anymore? BTW, I would add Tie Domi, Tony Twist, and Marty McSorely to your esteemed group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 So few players smoke a pipe or sport monocles and a bow tie anymore. 3 Travis, Gordie Howe hat trick and 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermind 363 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 How has no one mentioned Yzerman yet? I'd add Joe Sakic and Ron Francis as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings_fanatic 677 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 1. Nicklas Lidstrom- simply the classiest guy to play hockey.. loyal to his team, respected by all around him and has always shown that respect right back. 2. Steve Yzerman- a very VERY close to first... but Nick beat him out slightly imo 3. Joe Sakic- i HATE the Avs and always will, but he was a classy and loyal team captain and is respected by all. 4. Martin Brodeur- great guy, great spirits, always respectful to team mates, everyone around the league and fans. 5. Pavel Datsyuk- he may not speak the best english, but he is friendly to all around him, lightens the spirits in the dressing room, always thinks in a positive way, puts others before himself and always gives it his best no matter what. IMO if his play continues like i think it will and his personality remains, he can work his way up this list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 Was there any class in this year's western conference finals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 Pick a Wing, any Wing. Sean Avery Kirk Maltby Bob Probert Chris Chelios Todd Bertuzzi Ted Lindsay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermind 363 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 Sean Avery Kirk Maltby Bob Probert Chris Chelios Todd Bertuzzi Ted Lindsay With the exception of Avery, those are all still classy guys off the ice. (RIP Probert) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 How has no one mentioned Yzerman yet? I'd add Joe Sakic and Ron Francis as well. I initially thought it was for current players, though if you're going to throw in retired players as well, Yzerman has to be at the top of the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted May 25, 2011 MSL has been nothing but classy his entire career. He deserves a mention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted May 26, 2011 I do not care about class. I care about hits, scoring, and winning. 1 wings1110 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stinky fish taco Report post Posted May 26, 2011 gordie howe? is that a joke? brodeur? he slept with his wife's sister. lol. 4 Hockeymom1960, 55fan, homertime and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 26, 2011 Classy wings is something invented by the fans. Drapes, Homer, Malts, Bert, Stewie, Ericsson, Salei are all not classy. I dont know how to describe the Mule, he isnt classy, but he isnt dirty or tough either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted May 26, 2011 Classy wings is something invented by the fans. Drapes, Homer, Malts, Bert, Stewie, Ericsson, Salei are all not classy. I dont know how to describe the Mule, he isnt classy, but he isnt dirty or tough either Depends on if you're talking on or off the ice. Off the ice, I think the vast majority of hockey players are very classy individuals. I haven't met a ton in person, but the few I have and the stories I've heard seem to point in that direction. On the ice I think it depends on how you define "classy". Apparently you think it's the opposite of tough or dirty. I tend to think more 'professional' and 'mature'. I'm not really sure how to quantify it on the ice. At least the Wings don't start fights when we lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 26, 2011 (edited) Depends on if you're talking on or off the ice. Off the ice, I think the vast majority of hockey players are very classy individuals. I haven't met a ton in person, but the few I have and the stories I've heard seem to point in that direction. On the ice I think it depends on how you define "classy". Apparently you think it's the opposite of tough or dirty. I tend to think more 'professional' and 'mature'. I'm not really sure how to quantify it on the ice. At least the Wings don't start fights when we lose. Oh, off the ice there arent alot of hockey players that dont have class. But on is a different story, and I do agree the Wings are more professional on the ice then most, and dont start fights, but that doesnt make them classy if they do other stuff on the ice to make me think otherwise. But definately it's all a matter of on/off the ice class here. Edited May 26, 2011 by Detroit # 1 Fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted May 26, 2011 Pavel Datsyuk. Class personified. Nick and Gordie Howe come close, but Pasha has more class in his toenails than 99.9% of the league. Are we talking off the ice? Because on the ice Gordie was one of the nastiest SOBs in the league. Off the ice people like Iginla, Marleau, Miller/Abdelkader (they work tirelessly with their Sparty philanthropy), Boogaard and the list goes on. On ice I think of people like St. Louis, Lidstrom, Datsyuk, Brad Richards and players of that ilk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
