RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Surprised there isn't a thread on this yet but a big big congrats. Classy, skilled, durable, one of our best ever! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Never any doubt. *wipes tear* Edit: @Bill_Roose: #RedWings Lidstrom hopes Fedorov is part of '15 hall class: It would be special if Sergei and I go into the Hall at the same time for sure! Edited June 29, 2015 by BottleOfSmoke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 I read an article on TSN mentioning Osgood. How cool would it be to have Lidstrom, Fedorov, and Osgood all in the same year! I doubt he will, but one can hope! 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,788 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 I read an article on TSN mentioning Osgood. How cool would it be to have Lidstrom, Fedorov, and Osgood all in the same year! I doubt he will, but one can hope! Not going to happen. Curious to see if Lindros gets in, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Not going to happen. Curious to see if Lindros gets in, though. Does it make me a bad person if I hope he doesn't? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Osgood lol Bit off topic ... Just read both of lidstrom's kids are coming to camp and are 21 and 19 ... Anyone think were gonna sign one or both of them? Guessing since they weren't drafted yet they basically got no nhl futures to help the wings Still a 15 yr old so playing as well so some hope http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=57339 Link to the 19 yr old and on top you can click on the other brothers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Still a 15 yr old so playing as well so some hope http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=57339 Link to the 19 yr old and on top you can click on the other brothers Do it Kenny, sign him, just so that we can see a Lidstrom jersey on the ice again! Edited June 29, 2015 by RedWingsRox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,788 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Apparently that d-bag Pronger is also a shoe-in. Technically - isn't he still under contract, and wasn't his rights just traded away to the Coyotes? If the HOF looks the other way on this - well they lost alot of respect from me. EDIT - then again - it would be no surprise since Pronger has gotten away with crap for his entire career. Why wouldn't Pronger be in the HOF? He's one of the best players of his generation. I don't see them looking the other way because of some lame salary cap loophole the idiotic NHL has created. Pronger isn't the mastermind behind the league's idiocy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,788 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Sergei!!! EDIT - f**K Pronger! Pronger shouldn't be in this class since he's still collecting $$$ from his contract which was just traded to the Coyotes. Personally - I think Pronger is a d-bag. Of course he's a d-bag, but that doesn't determine HOF voting. Unless this is the WWE Hall of Fame, and your name rhymes with Benoit. The NHL runs the Coyotes, so maybe they can explain why this was allowed to happen. I read an article on TSN mentioning Osgood. How cool would it be to have Lidstrom, Fedorov, and Osgood all in the same year! I doubt he will, but one can hope! Would also be cool if Fedorov and Sergei Makarov make it in together, but that probably won't happen. Makarov's reputation has grown over time, but he still hasn't gotten in. Recently, on the history section of HF boards, he was voted the 6th best winger in hockey history. His NHL career wasn't long, but it's the HHOF. He should be in. If I were voting, I'd have Lidstrom, Makarov, Fedorov, Pronger and Lindros all get in this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,788 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Even though I made my feeling clear about Pronger - at least Lids, and Feds will join the HOF together (happy to see Housley as well). Look at it this way. Once again, as throughout his career, Pronger will be overshadowed by Lidstrom, who will headline the class. What was that quote Bing Crosby had about Sinatra? Edited June 29, 2015 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 947 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Congratulations to Lids & Feds much much deserved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Why wouldn't Pronger be in the HOF? He's one of the best players of his generation. I don't see them looking the other way because of some lame salary cap loophole the idiotic NHL has created. Pronger isn't the mastermind behind the league's idiocy. Because you are eligible 3 years after you retire. Pronger is not retired, therefore he is not eligible. Not sure how they're working that out. 2 Wing Across The Pond and F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Pronger has got to be the first player to be traded and inducted into the hall of fame in the same off season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Someone mind changing the thread title to #5 and #91 first class inductees or something along those lines? Congrats for both Lidstrom and Fedorov. Love these guys. Well deserved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mckinley25 677 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Did Fedorov really only retire three years ago? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 @HeleneStJames: Sergei Fedorov asks if Nick Lidstrom wants to answer question, Nick says "go ahead, Sergei." Fedorov: "I love you." *ugly sobbing* 1 marcaractac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 @HeleneStJames: Sergei Fedorov asks if Nick Lidstrom wants to answer question, Nick says "go ahead, Sergei." Fedorov: "I love you." *ugly sobbing* omg ahaha this is epic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 This brings the anguish flooding back, how much I miss them both! So very well deserved, for both of our former Wings. The HHOF can thank the Red Wings for single-handedly making the wall of profiles so much more handsome and easy to look at. You are welcome, NHL fans. 2 marcaractac and BottleOfSmoke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 So very well deserved for nick, was hoping all day he would make it as a first ballot so glad he did. God do I ever miss this guy, go hurry up and coach your kids Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,788 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 LOL at Housley getting in ahead of Makarov and Lindros. The guy was another accumulator who played in a high scoring era. He couldn't play defense worth a lick. Not sure why he'd get in but Andreychuk wouldn't. He's another accumulator. 1 haroldsnepsts reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 What a class! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,788 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 What a class! Minus Housley, whose selection may crash the history forum at HF boards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacksoni 418 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 I think it's great that Fedorov gets inducted to the HoF he clearly deserves it. And I think his greatness should conclude here, as in he should not have his number retired at the Joe. As to Lidström, there is nothing to say. He belonged amongst those guys even when he was active. He's just 'coming home'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Most deserved HOF since Yzerman. Sure I'm biased... Edited June 29, 2015 by Datsyukian-Deke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted June 30, 2015 Why I hate the internet: Bryan @brooks43us 11m11 minutes ago Chris Pronger. Best defenseman of his generation. Absolute offense intended to Nick Lidstrom, who was about half the player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites