am i stoned or something?
2007-10-24 16:37:19 · 11 answers · asked by hooah89d 4 in Sports ➔ Hockey
Nope. You have read correctly about Rafalski. Give Lidstrom enough time, and before you know it, he will be back in Norris Trophy form (for my fantasy hockey team's sake)!
2007-10-24 16:42:10 · answer #1 · answered by Snoop 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Rafalski is an excellent offensive player, and playing with Lidstrom makes him even better. Don't get yourself wound up over this, though. Lidstrom is still, by far, a better overall defenseman. There's more to being an elite defenseman than being good on the power play.
2007-10-25 10:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rafalski often led the defence in pts on the Devils when Nieder was there. For some reason he would get the nod on the power play even though he wasn't as good. His shot it slow (praised as deflectable).
He is among the most loyal guys out there and just like the disloyal S.N. will probably get much more press in the West. Most think he played poorly for the Devils last year.
I forget which player said it but Rafalski size doesn't make him weak. The player picked him as the toughest to play against and mentioned his lower body strength in particular.
2007-10-25 03:53:26 · answer #3 · answered by Biff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't care who gets the points as long as the Wings make another solid run at the Cup. Besides, if you are going to be point focused, consider the performance of Zetterberg for the start of the season. Let the point scorers score points and the defensemen prevent points, and have it end in victories. They don't need Lidstrom racking up points right now.
2007-10-25 13:33:30 · answer #4 · answered by Drew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe, but lidstrom will catch up he wont be down for long.
I have a feeling he is just giving the puck to Rafalski more to let him adjust being in our style of hockey
2007-10-25 17:36:09 · answer #5 · answered by ReD wInGs FaN 1528 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RAFALSKI IS HOT
3 pts in last 2 GP!
Is an extremely intelligent player and skates very well along the blueline. Can be a terrific power play quarterback and steadying influence from the back end. Wish he wasn't so wittle : (
2007-10-24 23:58:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. just rafalskis off to a great start and lidstrom is doing his thing. there both great.
2007-10-25 15:19:16 · answer #7 · answered by McMoose--RIPYAHS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lidstrom is famous for slow starts. By Christmas he'll be up there. Besides, he is a defenseman...it shouldn't be a concern for Red Wings fans. Let Zetterberg and Datsyuk (etc.) take care of business of front.
2007-10-25 06:59:45 · answer #8 · answered by Siggy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure Lidstrom cares less as long as the team keeps winning.
2007-10-25 11:57:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Craig Rivet has more points than Lidstrom...
Well it's only OCTOBER.
2007-10-25 01:57:19 · answer #10 · answered by [z]ther 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋