GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted July 8, 2012 I disagree. Kopitar is tough all on his own. It's not like he's going to be out there fighting guys (though he did fight Burrows this year when Burrows went after him) but I think he'd play that way on any team. He plays like Z if Z were Franzen's size. I'm not talking about fighting. I'm talking about playing gritty and battling for pucks in corners. I think it's easier to do that when your teammates play a similar style, especially on the bottom lines. They set the tone for the game and you follow their example. Our 4th line last year was a joke and didn't set the tempo for any kind of physical or gritty style. Hence, I don't think Kopitar would play like he did in LA for our team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted July 8, 2012 Jesusberg, good point. I want to see them get tougher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted July 8, 2012 While I am all for adding toughness (wanted Big Scott), this thread is about the perfect human having a job in the organization. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted July 8, 2012 And everybody is happy about that already, obviously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 8, 2012 It's too bad the position of #1 defenseman isn't a work-from-home type job. He could live there and play here. His offensive talents were greatly needed. I never thought I'd wish he was more of a stay-at-home defenseman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted July 8, 2012 Sounds like a "charity job" like they seem to be giving out upon retirement recently. I love Lids as much as anyone but really how much scouting is he really going to do. He was smart on the ice but does he have an eye for young talent? I would much rather have seem him in some sort of coaching role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted July 8, 2012 Id rather he play the last month and playoffs of every season for 5 more years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jocke 53 Report post Posted July 8, 2012 Sounds like a "charity job" like they seem to be giving out upon retirement recently. I love Lids as much as anyone but really how much scouting is he really going to do. He was smart on the ice but does he have an eye for young talent? I would much rather have seem him in some sort of coaching role. Not easy to coach from Sweden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted July 8, 2012 LOL ZOMG I went on nhl.com and saw lids pic and "back in the fold" and thought he was back for a sec until reading the scouting stuff I already knew. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted July 8, 2012 Come back, Nick. If you love him, you'll let him go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmstrom96 347 Report post Posted July 8, 2012 LOL ZOMG I went on nhl.com and saw lids pic and "back in the fold" and thought he was back for a sec until reading the scouting stuff I already knew. Yes, that was a brutal trick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YzermanRULES19 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2012 I'm sure some of you have seen this before but this is absolutely hilarious! Gosh, we're gonna miss #5... 1 CheliFan89 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted July 9, 2012 OMG, NHL.COM headline reads "Back in the fold" with a picture of Lids; I thought for SURE he was returning as a player on a 1 year deal.... only to read "...as a scout" My heart literally skipped a beat when I thought he was going to return since our D is screwed in the ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted July 9, 2012 Best signing this summer yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salviaman 104 Report post Posted July 9, 2012 http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=633394&navid=DL|NHL|home Larionov: Lidstrom 'set the example' for rest of NHL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveyzermanfan19 1 Report post Posted July 9, 2012 So NHL.com website has a banner that says "lidstrom is joining the wings next season,...as a scout' So I get worked up about how dare they mess with my ability to read full sentences. I want Nick back so bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CheliFan89 3 Report post Posted July 9, 2012 when i read that i got all excited then kept reading, for a second, i was happy. so cruel.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atodaso 279 Report post Posted July 9, 2012 It's too bad the position of #1 defenseman isn't a work-from-home type job. He could live there and play here. Unfortunately that day is not here just yet.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCleveland89 122 Report post Posted July 9, 2012 As much as we need him, it's best that he stays retired. I don't know if I could see him retire twice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonNewEra 84 Report post Posted July 9, 2012 I love that he is staying with us as a scout. Bring some talent that can replace him and others for years to come. 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted July 9, 2012 I love that he is staying with us as a scout. Bring some talent that can replace him and others for years to come. I love the comment that someone made on TSN...Lidstrom will most likely only provide good scouting reports for dmen. All the forwards scouting reports will be "not that great, seems like he'd be easy to shut down". I lol'd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krayzie_Bone 58 Report post Posted July 9, 2012 I don't want "sweeds" either. I just want players who can play regardless of where they are from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sibiriak 84 Report post Posted July 9, 2012 Being an NHL scout entails attending a LOT of games all over Europe (in this case). In other words, almost as much travel and time away from family as during the acitve playing carreer. I wonder if Lidstrom will be wiliing to do that for very long. Unless he just does it in a kind of part-time semi-retired way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonNewEra 84 Report post Posted July 9, 2012 Being an NHL scout entails attending a LOT of games all over Europe (in this case). In other words, almost as much travel and time away from family as during the acitve playing carreer. I wonder if Lidstrom will be wiliing to do that for very long. Unless he just does it in a kind of part-time semi-retired way. I heard he is mostly going to be a "liaison" for the players to the organization. At least that's what his main job will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites