My All Time Favorite Detroit Red Wings

[@SombraPiloto]

"Plenty of guys who were cowards who had a lot of penalty minutes.". We're looking at you, Claude...

[@angiep7836]

[@stefanconradsson]

Oh man I was just waiting for that kind of chirp .. yeah he was a bit controversial. 😀

[@TheHockeyGuy]

Ulf too.

[@ScarecrOmega]

@@TheHockeyGuy Dahlen was no coward ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@davidtuttle7556]

@@ScarecrOmega He meant Samuelson i believe.

[@schlatt2574]

I really hope Zetterburg’s in the hall. He had a great career

[@noahdempsey3329]

He is a no doubt Hall of Famer

[@benjaminholcomb9071]

Agreed especially he became the face of the Red Wings after Lidstrom retired.

[@randomusername.5605]

@@noahdempsey3329 The issue is that he doesnt have any Individual awards, outside of his Smythe in 08. He also didnt hit 1000 points. I really hope he gets in, but it wont be 1st ballot.

[@rolandkennedy80]

He's def not a first ballot

[@sergeiyzerman7240]

@@randomusername.5605 He won the Conn Smythe trophy in 08. And he would have gotten 1000 points if not for hi back.

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

darren mccarty.

[@LoganStutzman]

Still love D-Mac ❤️

[@kylewhite5147]

As a Red Wings fan, I needed this! Thank you Shannon!

[@gunnnervader7396]

Ya how in the fuck is shanahan not on their after he helped huge win that first cup!!!

[@nunyabidnesss]

The hall of fame had to build an entire wing to fit all the stars Detroit has had

[@tomasdubienski1926]

Did they paint the wing red? 😋

[@TylerMorganShow]

Konstantinov inspired their dynasty with his play on the ice. Cant believe you didnt rank him top 15.

[@adamniziolek1424]

He did don't play a long

[@Kwright304]

@@adamniziolek1424 he played longer than most NHL players ever make it though? 7 seasons?

[@unklesalty3732]

Right? So Cheveldae makes the list but not Vladdie? Tim has no business being on this. He was an OK goalie but his playoff resume is awful. Bryan Murray traded him because he couldn’t make crucial saves in close games. But it was also that trade that got Murray fired because Essensa was just as bad.

[@davidkruse4030]

@@adamniziolek1424 7 seasons

[@ScarecrOmega]

My Favorite team All Time since Lidstrom's rookie year 1991, I could make a Top 500 list because there are so many players I like from this team, here's my list: Lidstrom(1), Zetterberg(2), Datsyuk(3), Shanahan(4), Yzerman(5), Kronwall(6), Holmstrom(7), The Grind Line - Draper, McCarty, Maltby(8,9,10), Hasek(11) Larionov, Brad Stuart, Chelios, Franzen, Kocur, Probert, Konstantinov, Fedorov, Ozzie, Eaves, Todd Bertuzzi, L.Murphy, Lilja, Rafalski, Sheahan, Mantha, Hull, Racine, Ysebaert, Cujo, Larkin, Kozlov, Cleary

[@schlatt2574]

Scarecrow7 i agree. I hope theirs more legends to come

[@phillytheflyerable]

I'd like to mentio johan franzen. the insane level of skill, strong on the puck, the puck control, the mobility, the shot and backhand. he's like the forsberg of detroit

[@rolandkennedy80]

Maybe your favorite, not his

[@aaronr6160]

Frazen was an egg 🥚. Cracked under pressure and ended up as fragile.

[@ManOfRod97]

Aaron R 9 goals in 4 playoff games against the Avs is cracking under pressure? He was constantly their best goal scorer in the playoffs during his prime. Anyone who takes the amount of cheap-shots he did would suffer the same consequences.

[@andrewsurowiec80]

As a huge Detroit fan, I'll give you my list of my favorite players I've seen play in my 16 years of watching hockey/being able to comprehend the game and TV. 1. Lidstrom 2. Yzerman 3. Shanahan 4. Fedorov 5. Datsyuk 6. Zetterberg 7. Kronwall 8. Osgood 9. Hasek 10. McCarty 11. Franzen 12. Draper 13. Mantha 14. Bertuzzi 15. Larkin

[@EmperorPrinc3]

Which Bertuzzi?

[@reidallen2795]

I was born in '08 and I am a die hard wings fan and my favs are: 1. Lidstrom 2. Bert 59 3. Mantha 4. Datsuk 5. Larkin 6. Nedeljkovic 7. Zetterberg 8. Raymond 9. Seider 10. Stevie Y 11. Kronwall 12. Niquist 13. Tatar 14. Mrasek 15. Howard The last 5 are more of just players i heard a lot of in my house as a kid and remember being on the team. Also the players I like from NHL '14. (Only have an Xbox 360 so 14 is the best one I have.)

[@schlatt2574]

I met Larionov when i was 10. He was very nice and I didn’t know he was a superstar at the time

[@stefanconradsson]

I remember the KML line ..yes I am that old. They traumatized me as a Swedish kid growing up. Everything you say about Larionovs passing skill is true. The horror.

[@kylewalsh8809]

Larionov is still literally one of the greatest players ever.

[@AnthonyfromtheD]

RIP BOB PROBERT!

[@MoveInSilence23]

Probie

[@danaeid7704]

He died 10 years ago but RIP

[@paveldatsyuk7175]

Feels like I could kill a month of time at least making a list like this and talking context behind the guys . Great topic

[@AnthonyfromtheD]

Hopefully the wings can get back to the days of being relevant...

[@DC8091]

Anthony L The Wings are Next Years Team, literally

[@Woody10719]

and the Tigers, Pistons, and Lions

[@DoubleStudentLoans]

I’m hoping for playoffs by 22-23 and contenders 24-27

[@angrygrandpa2.08]

@@Woody10719 those three are pathetic, the wings have always been the team to watch in Michigan

[@Kwright304]

Imagine missing the playoffs 4 times in 31 years and having this be the conversation

[@dimitrikissov4947]

As a lifelong wings fan I'm very biased, but the grind line, Draper, Maltby, Kocer and McCarty were essential in the teams success. The 'Russian 5' were amazing to watch. On a team named the RED Wings, it seemed a perfect fit. I'll never get past what happened to Konstantinov, such a talent lost so early. In 97 the Grind line was on the ice while 'Legion of Doom' was playing. When your 4th line takes out the #1 line of the opponent, your in fat city. After the salary cap the really good draft picks kept the team relevant, but the loss of Vlady and then Fisher were losses hard to make up for. To think the team won the cup in '08 with Lindtrom, Z, Datsuk and other late round picks was amazing. It couldn't last, bad trades for one more run has left the team at the bottom. Amazing how Kronwall, an ailing defenseman seems now to be the only reason the team wasn't at the bottom of the league in 18-19. Better times may be ahead but today I'd just be happy to see them get beaten one more time

[@fringeminority3224]

That 2002 Stanley Cup team was something else just look at that roster unbelievable probably one of the best team ever put together

[@christhornycroft3686]

Who else comes back to watch vintage THG videos? These are so good to relax to in the evening after a stressful day.

[@forextrader7594]

Holmstrom should be put in the hall of fame simply because you can't tell the history of hockey without explaining how Holmstrom developed and perfected that stand in front of net position that every team has now and all the best teams have one of the best stand in front and screen players. There's no real stats for what that position does but everyone knows it when they see it and it's a huge factor in winning games and cups. There needs to be a stat that recognizes that player position, it has way to much impact on the game not to be acknowledged.

[@paveldatsyuk7175]

Thanks fir bringing up the player polls about pav. He almost swept the category’s least once

[@hockeyinalabama]

Fuhr was Osgood's favorite player. So, that's an interesting comparison.

[@csnide6702]

but not anywhere near accurate.....

[@hockeyinalabama]

@@csnide6702 In the context they brought it up, it is entirely accurate.

[@csnide6702]

@@hockeyinalabama context is fine -- but ask ANY player from the 90s who they would rather face...... easily Osgood.

[@machineunit]

I legitimately believe Pavel Datsyuk is one of the greatest all-around skilled players of all time. And I'm not saying that as a homer. The way he controlled games, how his defense and backchecking was just as elite as his offense, his puck handing, vision, hockey IQ, all elite.

[@machineunit]

Here's how you know I'm not a biased Red Wings fan- My favorite hockey player of all time is Peter Forsberg

[@DARK24-7]

Federov was my fave Wing of all time.

[@psycosyin]

Probably had the most skill of anyone I’ve ever seen. He would drive me crazy sometimes though, he seemed to be coasting a lot. But when he turned it on... I bet his numbers would’ve been insane had he played for someone other than Bowman. Wouldn’t have those cups though.

[@DARK24-7]

@@psycosyin Yer absolutely right m8!

[@planojag595]

My Top 15 Red Wings (during my lifetime and viewing years) in reverse order: 15 Darren McCarty 14 Dino Ciccarelli 13 Vladimir Konstantinov 12 Adam Oates 11 Slava Kozlov 10 Brett Hull 9 Dominik Hasek 8 Chris Osgood 7 Bob Probert 6 Ray Sheppard 5 Pavel Datsyuk 4 Nicklas Lidstrom 3 Brendan Shanahan 2 Sergei Fedorov 1 Steve Yzerman

[@The_Frozen_1]

Another player who didn't get a whole lot of love since he left was Ray Sheppard. He played wing with Yzerman a lot. The dude was a sniper. Basically, he was the poor mans Brett Hull. He didn't have Hull's numbers... but he was the style was similar. He would get open and score off of one timers... a lot.

[@ChildishRambino]

Ed Thompson Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe he was the last Red Wing to score 50 goals in a season.

[@darkphoenix2]

I think most Wings fans who watched Datsyuk and Zetterberg's careers love them equally, but for the sake of discussion, I consider Zetterberg my favorite player. He was obviously skilled, but where Datsyuk made his impact through creativity and talent, Zetterberg was sheer willpower. His best goals and plays were a result of effort more than dekes, speed, or having a great shot.

[@peterdragon6367]

I’d put vladdy and McCarty in there. They’re such beloved players. No one wears 16 to this day

[@trace6242]

DMac is instrumental to the entire dynasty imo. He was in all the right places at all the right times.

[@psycosyin]

McCarty and Maltby played their roles very well. As far as Vladdie, the guy was my favorite back then. When the news came out that some players were involved in a serious accident, the first thing I thought was, “please don’t be Konstantinov.” 🙁 And that was with all the other stars on that 1997 team. You saw some great skill from him from time to time, like when he’d roof the puck from the backhand on a breakaway. It’s like he could’ve been a very good forward but he was like, “ nah, I’ll just stay back here on the blue line so I can light someone up!” Look up Dale Hawerchuk’s final shift in the NHL...

[@domdel1360]

They didn't win a cup without 25. He has to be on any wings list

[@jessecoonce1363]

I'd definitely have them on my list too, and Shanahan.

[@treerat7631]

Hull too

[@trace6242]

3 Cups, 2 as a starter, 4 Finals appearances, 400 wins, scored a goal... but let in a couple redliners (on the way to a Cup- remember just ONE of those shots ended Vancouver in 02) and all of a sudden Osgood's not hall worthy? I call BS.

[@MikeG82]

and always remembered as the weak link of the team, never in vezina conversation

[@justinbora2591]

11 year old me is still pissed he didn't get the Smyth in 08

[@MikeG82]

@@justinbora2591 11 year old you didn't understand the game, osgood is the only reason the pens had a chance that series

[@justinbora2591]

@@MikeG82 Idk about that considering two of his three shutouts that postseason came in the first two games against the pens. On top of that, he finished the playoffs with a gaa below 2 and only 4 total losses. Even if you ignore the fact he saved the team in the first round by replacing Hasek, it's hard to deny those numbers.

[@MikeG82]

@@justinbora2591 they shut out the pens because the pens couldn't penetrate their defense, it was like the wings were toying with them it was a miracle for the pens to win 2 games and they won because osgood let in softies, zetterberg should get into the hall just based on his performance against crosby that wings team should be remembered as one of the best teams ever, and yes osgood was the weak link, sometimes the goalie has good numbers because he hardly faces good shots on net

[@AnthonyfromtheD]

Holmstrom one of my favs too..

[@SN2903]

Such an underrated player. Contributed a lot to them.

[@wikingandersson2561]

His deflectionskill was amazing while beeing hooked/slashed/hugged/punched by the defence. Just a machine.

[@RosscoSoletrain]

I always loved Dino growing up. Sad he wasn’t on the ‘97 team when they won the cup. The amount of abuse he took from goalies was unreal

[@ScarecrOmega]

Dino wasn't in my favorites list, but I was so glad he was on my team instead of playing against him.

[@davidtuttle7556]

Loved Dino as a Cap. Probably my third favorite after Scotty and Alex. "You're next."

[@Dcw-rp6ib]

Gordie was my favorite as a kid living no where near Detroit or Michigan but loving hockey. Steve Yzerman was number 2 along with Lidstrom. One of the fav's at the time was Bob Probert and he was not only a scorer but also was a heavyweight enforcer which you needed then. Federov and the rest of the Russian grp was also a joy to watch and really pushed the wing's to the top. Some of the other wing's you brought up renewed my memory Ogrodnick loved him too many guy's to bring up.

[@hockeytownluv2012]

Great vid guy!!! I know you don't root for the Wings but I can tell you don't dislike them either. Hey we're finally the underdogs now!!

[@imcarolean]

My fav wings: 1. Lidström 2. Zetterberg 3. Kronwall 4. Franzén 5. Holmström 6. Datsyuk

[@carllindquist9202]

Instämmer =)

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

McCarty

[@imcarolean]

@Dixie Wrecked Yes. No, I like Yzerman but not really a favourite of mine. Not a wings fan either soo

[@hugh2hoob668]

Datsyuk #6 wtf lol

[@hugh2hoob668]

Kronwall 3 are you insane lol

[@benmaier670]

Osgood for the HOF! I, too think he’s been overlooked among great goalies.

[@dennisgasper104]

So happy that Igor Larionov got the recognition of his Hockey IG, passing, and Leadership. Love that guy!!

[@DoctorStrangeFate]

Thank you! Growing up I Loved Tim Cheveldae! I went to an alumni game some years ago and Cheveldae was playing. He let in a few goals and some of the drunk guys next to me started cussing him out. I have always wished he had more respect! Wingnut here who thanks you for your videos. Yzerman and Howe are my top two interchangeably and I can't decide on the rest. I like so many of them. Ozzy needs to get in the Hall.

[@gunnnervader7396]

PROBERT!!!! Is by far the best fighter ever in the nhl. Those that disagree, just jealous!!! He beat everyone at one point. Ask dave brown how that worked out for him.

[@ScarecrOmega]

I don't know how anyone who loves Cam Neely not like Brendan Shanahan as they are very similar players. As a fan of both Wings and Bruins I really liked both players and for the Wings Shanny WAS our Cam Neely.

[@Stewieboy1995]

Scarecrow7 love both of them ❤️

[@Dcw-rp6ib]

Yzerman was a guy that he had that look in his eye's you could just see it he was a leader that drove the franchise to today let's hope he is able to lead them to success.

[@danglesnipecelly13]

My top 5 favorites are Yzerman, lidstrom, Fedorov, Datsyuk and Zetterberg.

[@d1sco8]

Thats a good list. My top 5 not best but fav players is Yzerman, Helm, Datsyuk, Lidström, Fedorov . Feels a bit sad because i truly love Osgood and Shanny aswell.

[@therush757]

Same

[@sammyweed4771]

Howe, Yzerman, Lidstrom, Terrible Ted, Federov

[@jonnynerot6711]

Love these lists your doing Shannon and the storytelling, you're such a treat to us fans. Thank you.

[@randybobandy9447]

Thanks for the hard work shannon.

[@NOT_Brian]

Love the list.. as a life long Wings fan I can't argue with many of your points. Cheveldale and Gallant were before my time.. but Kozlov, Holmstrom were always underrated to me and I think it's because those teams were so stacked with all stars that they flew under the radar. Good stuff though, cheers!

[@jimwood6998]

As a Detroit fan I like your suggestions. Most Detroit fans will. We like our character players as much as the stars. I wouldn’t take any off the list, but I would include Konstantinov. The 1998 cup was in his honor. I also like Shanahan for the same reasons you would. I think it was 1998, maybe 2002, when he was not scoring as well and playing a mostly defensive game in the playoffs due to back pain and he told a reporter “I’m not playing for the Conn Smyth, I’m playing for the Stanley Cup”. I’m not sure those kind of moments are seen outside of the home crowd. Those were great teams top to bottom. Thank you for your videos.

[@grahamscott12]

I'm a Wings fan and I have no idea how I missed this video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on my favourite team! Don't worry about it "not lining up with the opinions of Red Wings fans", that doesn't matter, we are here for your opinion.

[@scottlinting6308]

Stevie Y was my favorite for the exact same reasons you gave for me.

[@Stewieboy1995]

Joey Kocur ❤️

[@psycosyin]

Yup, almost as tough as Probert with none of the off ice problems. Also had some scoring ability. Plus he let me see one of his championship rings.

[@MoveInSilence23]

Bruise Brothers

[@Stewieboy1995]

psycosyin wow that’s pretty cool, joe seems like a nice guy. Very down to earth in interviews. Glad he got a ring with Detroit

[@wingsfan1450]

The furniture he threw in that trash StL game....love the guy.

[@SN2903]

1. Pavel Datsyuk 2. Darren McCarty 3. Sergei Fedorov 4. Steve Yzerman 5. Nick Lidstrom 6. Igor Larionov 7. Mike Vernon 8. Tomas Holmstrom 9. Henrik Zetterberg 10. Vladmir Konstantinov

[@jackeichel4636]

just my 2 cents; Probie was absolutely the toughest player to ever play

[@benkolerbassguitar]

Thanks Shannon for the wonderful videos. I have been “sidelined” by a horrible vertigo attack and have been in bed for days. I am lucky enough to not succumb to the worldwide pandemic and try and take it a day at a time. This video has been the first I can manage to watch. Love my Red Wings and love your content. Much love 👏

[@Strife150]

Very awesome list Shannon! Lidstrom was my favorite Red Wing and I loved everyone else you picked too. I honestly think Lidstrom and Holmstrom played pinball out there everytime we got a powerplay and with Z and Pav out there at the same time it was just funny they way the made the other team look haha. But Lidstrom just knew where to be always at the right spot and the right time. Thanks for this video Shannon!

[@MrWonderpuppy]

love the video shannon hang in there buddy your doing a great job thanks for being apart of my life

[@Razre]

Crazy that I’m only seeing this list now, but it really warms my heart to see you put Holmstrom at number 5. He was always the grit in front of the net the team needed and from what his teammates have said, the bright spot in the locker room.

[@Luna.toon.]

Love these favorites videos! Can’t wait for the blues!

[@wingsfan1450]

Blues would be a good one to do. Cujo, Shanny, Hull...one of the what if cores in all of hockey

[@wingsfan1450]

Shanahan and Federov my all time favorite Wings and if add in Bure top three hockey idols. And wow if Bure had gone to Det.

[@Kwright304]

Osgood is like 4th all time in win percentage, he retired top 10 in wins, 3 cups, scored a goal. He does actually have cream of the crop numbers

[@RXP91]

As a Brit I got into hockey though the NHL 98 demo. I played as the Wings. Then watched the real game. I no longer watch hockey but have a nostalgia for late 90s mid 00s hockey. My all time favs are Fedorov, Lidstrom, Datsyuk, Draper and Yzerman.

[@tlars8569]

Drapers face-off percentage during those puck control and cup years was 👍

[@jessemielen698]

Shannon, if you haven't, please check out the Russian 5 documentary. It's a fascinating watch to learn what the red wings had done to bring them all together through the years. Red wings fan or not, it's a very insightful watch.

[@vank3780]

Kyle Quincy is my favorite. I remember when Scotty Bowman would have to bench Yzerman in the Pre-season games, because he was out there playing all-out and Scotty didn't want Stevie to get hurt before the season started.

[@aaronstark1969]

Matt V What a teal

[@vank3780]

​@@aaronstark1969 I can't help but make jokes at KH expense.

[@Khorney]

Regarding the KLM line, I feel lucky to have watched these guys so many times as a kid. The stuff they could do was so fantastic it was beautiful to watch, even when they kicked our butts, which was most of the time.

[@vladimirshurik3608]

My top 6 would be : Yzerman, Fedorov, Lindstrom, Datsyuk, Larionov, Fetisov,

[@TheLarknessMonster]

Yup speaking about players voting who the best is, During the mid 2000s up to like 2015. It was usually Datsyuk #1, Crosby #2. In 2012 alone Datsyuk was #1 in 6 different categories voted by NHL players, including smartest player, hardest to play against and hardest to take the puck from. It's not so far fetched to say he's a top 10 NHL player of all time imo. I fricken love Datsyuk lol "He is the sickest player I've ever seen in my life" - Brett Hull "He could do things nobody else could do and would try things we wouldn't even think of" - Steve Yzerman " He could've gotten an extra 50 points a year if he really wanted to, but he wanted to be the best player all around" - Luc Robitaille I mean, just name me one other NHL player who deliberately made 2 opponents crash into each other by dekeing both of them out. lol

[@tylerspringstube4868]

Datsyuk is still able to play at a high level too. He just went to play in Russia. The magic man his puckhandling was too slick, his ability to steal the puck away from opponents swiftly he was levels above everybody else in the league imo he could go through an entire team and make it look easy

[@nolanscripture]

Speaking as a lifelong early-30s Red Wings fan: 1. Steve Yzerman 2. Nicklas Lidstrom 3. Tomas Holmstrom 4. Darren McCarty 5. Brendan Shanahan 6. Pavel Datsyuk 7. Henrik Zetterberg 8. Vladimir Konstantinov 9. Sergei Fedorov 10. Joe Kocur 11. Chris Chelios 12. Igor Larionov 13. Kris Draper 14. Chris Osgood 15. Brett Hull

[@devonpeters9458]

Great list. Nice to have such a good list from a “non-Wings” fan. The Russian 5 was so much fun to watch. Holmstrom was a nice surprise to see you write. Surprised to not see McCarty, but obviously not surprised to see the best Captain ever as number 1.

[@Vladiator01]

my fav wings: Datsyuk, zettterberg, lidstrom, osgood, Yzerman

[@sunileddu5847]

Federov was pretty damn good too.

[@davidtuttle7556]

@@sunileddu5847 the year he spent in Washington is the year Ovi really started to grow up and mature as a leader.

[@OttawaNow]

DETROIT RED WINGS IN THE HOCKEY HALL OF FAME 01. 1958: George Hay 02. 1958: James Norris Sr. 03. 1959: Tiny Thompson 04. 1961: Charlie Conacher 05. 1962: Reg Noble 06. 1962: James Norris 07. 1963: Ebbie Goodfellow 08. 1963: Earl Seibert 09. 1964: Jack Stewart 10. 1965: Marty Barry 11. 1965: Syd Howe 12. 1966: Ted Lindsay 13. 1969: Sid Abel 14. 1969: Red Kelly 15. 1969: Bruce Norris 16. 1970: Bill Gadsby 17. 1971: Terry Sawchuk 18. 1971: Cooney Weiland 19. 1972: Gordie Howe 20. 1973: Doug Harvey 21. 1974: Tommy Ivan 22. 1974: Carl Voss 23. 1975: Glenn Hall 24. 1976: Bill Quackenbush 25. 1977: Alex Delvecchio 26. 1978: Andy Bathgate 27. 1978: Marcel Pronovost 28. 1980: Harry Lumley 29. 1981: John Bucyk 30. 1981: Frank Mahovlich 31. 1982: Norm Ullman 32. 1986: Leo Boivin 33. 1987: Eddie Giacomin 34. 1988: Brad Park 35. 1989: Herbie Lewis 36. 1989: Darryl Sittler 37. 1990: Bud Poile 38. 1991: Scotty Bowman 39. 1992: Keith Allen 40. 1992: Marcel Dionne 41. 1994: Harry Percival Watson 42. 1996: Al Arbour 43. 1996: Borje Salming 44. 1998: Roy Conacher 45. 2001: Viacheslav Fetisov 46. 2002: Bernie Federko 47. 2003: Mike Illitch 48. 2003: Brian Kilrea 49. 2004: Paul Coffey 50. 2004: Larry Murphy 51. 2005: Murray Costello 52. 2008: Igor Larionov 53. 2009: Brett Hull 54. 2009: Luc Robitaille 55. 2009: Steve Yzerman 56. 2010: Dino Ciccarelli 57. 2010: Jim Devellano 58. 2011: Mark Howe 59. 2012: Adam Oates 60. 2013: Chris Chelios 61. 2013: Brendan Shanahan 62. 2014: Dominik Hasek 63. 2014: Mike Modano 64. 2015: Sergei Fedorov 65. 2015: Nicklas Lidstrom 66. 2016: Rogie Vachon 67. 2019: Vaclav Nedomansky 68. 2019: Jim Rutherford

[@OttawaNow]

List above corrected!

[@lankancheetah]

I wonder if Osgood would've had more consideration for the Hall if the Wings had repeated in 2009. He was fantastic that playoff run.

[@todddavis5433]

Demolition man at no.5.. Hell yeah..only redwing I would compare with is Johan Franzen..too bad he stayed injured most of his career

[@grandprix3183]

just for me....I became a fan after 1996 #1. Steve Yzerman #2. Henrik Zetterberg #3. Nicklas Lidstorm #4. Pavel Datsyuk #5.. Chris Chelios #6. Johan Franzen #7. Sergei Fedorov #8. Igor Larionov #9. Chris Osgood #10. Thomas Holmstrom #11. Brendan Shananhan #12. Dominik Hasek #13. Kris Draper #14. Darren McCarty #15. Kirk Maltby

[@brianhum8765]

Pittsburgh fans and NHL pundits would of course try to make it sound like Crosby was the greatest thing on earth the moment he hit the NHL. Meanwhile, the actual NHL players would vote Datsyuk as the toughest player to play against year after year. I'd say McCarty is on every fan's list; his journey was the ultimate redemption story of getting to the top of the mountain only to nearly lose everything to substance abuse and managed to put his life back together. And for being a grinder and a role player he had a knack for creating iconic moments; Bloody Wednesday which had to happen for the Wings to both mentally become a tougher team in order to win a cup and get past the Avalanche, he both dealt with Lemieux and scored the game winning goal in OT. Scored a game clinching goal against the Avs and one of the iconic goals of the 90s to clinch the first Cup in '97, in one of the all time playoff series against the Avs in '02 scored a natural hat trick in game 1 and the clinching goal in game 6 to get the series back to Detroit for game 7.

[@doomass4ever]

there should really be a Holmstrom-award!

[@Kwright304]

Yzerman played on one knee in 2002, yes. He also played 11 games in the 01 season/playoffs on a broken leg as well

[@brad4010]

I never would could have foreseen how good of a player that Bert has become. Great list.

[@patch8376]

Off the top of my head...Stevie Y (really wished those Yzerman to Montreal rumors had come to fruition back in the day), Lidstrom, Datsyuk, Osgood, Draper, Maltby...back to work I go...oh, Gallant. I met him in person as a kid back when he was an active player. He was friendly.

[@Makers745]

Great list! Here’s mine, go wings 1. Yzerman 2. Datsyuk 3. Lidstrom 4. Konstantinov 5. Zetterberg 6. Fedorov 7. Larionov 8. McCarty 9. Hasak 10. Osgood 11. Probert 12. Holmstrom 13. Koslov 14. Draper 15. Kronwall

[@paulywoodtheprince]

Move EVERY SINGLE NAME Down One spot... and Put Gordie Howe where he Belongs

[@joshmakeshift]

im guessing you missed the part where he said players he actually watched....

[@SaviLikesFNAF]

talent wise and how he played the game, he is for sure #1. but having not seen him play, leaves him off the list.

[@jimbobogie8204]

@@joshmakeshift Some of us did. 😄

[@aaronr6160]

I am a huge Detroit fan. Currently 37 years old and I was born and bread on the redwings. This list was fairly good 👍, We all have opinions about our favorites. But here is my question... I have never seen that hat and I wonder if you recall when where you got it. Sincerely #LGRW. Larkin for Captain! Also hope we can talk about that hat.

[@machineunit]

As a kid, I never understood the Osgood hate. Osgood was a really good goaltender and all the "Worst goalie to win the cup" bs was so unwarranted.

[@bretztheman]

Really good list bro

[@lihli2103]

Back right corner of the room...Bruins and ‘67 Expansion heritage banners...Nice...I love those banners...they’re sweet

[@hockeyinalabama]

One I think you would love but will never make this list: Joe Hicketts. Hard worker. Really small but plays a hard game (like 5'8" 174 but doesn't back down from a hit or clearing the crease). Seems like a really good guy on top of that. Big smile on the bench most of the time.

[@exeter1985]

Don't look now, but Pixel is taking over the Cat Perch!

[@dixoncider4684]

Another great video Shannon.

[@clydeblair9622]

Thoughtful list. I liked Tim too.

[@itscommon7713]

Thanks for making me feel better about the video from earlier

[@SaviLikesFNAF]

some i would have thrown on would be dino ciccarelli, paul coffey, darren mccarty, chelios (i wish we would have had him his whole career), larry murphy, and konstantinov.

[@matthiasmajer2808]

Why is Fetisov not ranked? He is a HOF and IHOF member and one of the best defenders of all time. He was the leader of the Green Unit and won so many international titles... I would love to see a comparison between the KLM line and the Russian Five.

[@treerat7631]

Yzerman,Howe,Osgood, Draper, McCarty,Porbert,Homsltem,Zeterberg,Libstrom,Konstiov,Fedorov, Hesk,Gault,Lindsay, Sawchuck.Lapoint,Kocher,Chilleraly, Chelors and Bertuzzi in no particular order Matlbey,Laroniv,Dastk,Oates

[@mvpandrew93]

Yzerman is Detroit, welcome home, time to own the league AGAIN

[@sdgakatbk]

1) Howe 2) Sawchuk 3) Lindsay 4) Lidstrom 5) Yzerman

[@severedhand141]

My favorites as a kid: Harold Snepts and Shawn Burr A favorite I never saw play: Mickey Redmond - I cant think of the wings without thinking of him just because of his announcing Favorite stars: Yzerman, Shanahan, and Datsyuk Favorite goalie: Jimmy Howard or Chris Osgood - both under appreciated and if Howard was on the team for the cup teams, I still think they still win them Favorite tough guys: McCarty, Probert, and Kocur Favorite current player: Bertuzzi

[@ccr35582]

As a Red Wings fan since birth, this was really hard but I tried my hand at my own list. Also tried to exclude guys that were shorter term and only use guys I thought of as Red Wings first. (sorry Hasek and Chelios) 1.Steve Yzerman 2.Nicklas Lidstrom 3.Pavel Datsyuk 4.Chris Osgood 5.Sergei Fedorov 6.Tomas Homlstrom 7.Henrik Zetterberg 8.Igor Larionov 9.Brendan Shanahan 10.Jimmy Howard 11.Niklas Kronwall 12.Kris Draper 13.Darren McCarty 14.Tyler Bertuzzi 15.Kirk Maltby

[@psycosyin]

Chris R I’m glad to see you have Howard in there. He gets a lot of undeserved criticism. He’s definitely lost a step now, but I think he’s been one of the best goalies at making the routine stops, at least up until his yearly injury, which he seems to be a different player when he returns. The red wings have been a much different team since he came around, had he been there during the cup years I think he’d have a better reputation.

[@maddoggbell]

I'm surprised Darren McCarty didn't show up on your list. Kinda feel like he should be on anyone's list.

[@doctorx3]

I know that you never saw him play, but someday you should do a video about Gordie Howe. The man may have played in the paleolithic era, but much of what he accomplished is utterly insane. He finished top 10 in league scoring when he was over 40. I don't know if anyone else has ever done that, or will ever do that again. And in the 1953 scoring race he finished 24 points ahead of the nearest forward... who was his own linemate.

[@roberttucker4196]

Yep and he could fight too. Anyone remember tough guy Lou Fontinato`s nose after Howe decked him. Lou said he was going to get Howe and he never bothered him after that ; read it in the Winnipeg Tribune back in the fifties no TV then but saw the picture of Lou`s nose in the paper. Ted Lindsey was a tough guy also ; him and Richard got at it one night and Ted decked him with one shot and Maurice was a few chicklets short.

[@CMUBrent]

I remember Tim Cheveldae. He played a TON of games in the early 1990s, and put up some good stats in the regular season (for that time period). Unfortunately, that didn't translate into playoff success. He was pretty much run out of town after the 1993 playoff loss to the Leafs. Chevy was a little like Manny Legace in the early 2000s: good in the regular season, subpar in the postseason. I agree with you on Chris Osgood. Criminally unappreciated net minder. I think he gets into the HOF eventually, but may have to wait awhile.

[@JohnnyBuschi]

I like those new banners.

[@miccrhaafetl5101]

Yzerman, Osgood, Lidstrom, McCarty, Datsyuk,

[@trentthurow5696]

My favorite wings I’ve watched (08-present) I tried to avoid players that only played one season in Detroit or rookies. Honorable mention: Tomas Holmstrom Brad Stuart Dan Cleary (would have been on the list but played three years too long and caused young players to be blocked) Filip Hronek: will be on the list next season. Darren Helm (08-11) injuries and contract have hurt his place Chris Osgood 1. Pavel Datsyuk 2. Nick Lidstrom 3. Henrik Zetterberg 4. Anthony Mantha 5. Dylan Larkin 6. Johan Franzen 7. Nick Kronwall 8. Todd Bertuzzi 9. Tyler Bertuzzi 10. Tomas Tatar 11. Gus Nyquist 12. Petr Mrazek 13. Brian Rafalski 14. Luke Glendening 15. Luke Witkowski

[@josephpotter7776]

Pavel is why I started watching hockey

[@jceggert7163]

My first ever Red Wings Jersey was a Chris Osgood Jersey it’s a shame he isn’t in the hall of fame.