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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Lidstrom was not head and shoulders above Pronger IMO. To me those two were very much a toss up. Lidstrom smoother. Pronger was just a beast though. 6'6, physical, mean, good skater, great shooter and passer. He basically dragged EDM to the cup finals and obviously played a big role with ANA as well. Personally I would take Pronger in his prime over Lidstrom, I think its super close though.
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Also depends on when you’re playing. Pronger was slower and would probably spend a lot more time in the box these days.
Lidstrom was basically custom built for the way the NHL is now.
I’d take Lidstrom. He’s #2 all time for me for sure. Might approach #1 given
How much longer he played than Orr.
As for generational, I would absolutely argue that Lidstrom innovated his position with his stick checking and transition abilities in a day when everyone thought defence was about being Scott Stevens and hurting everyone. He was the prototype of the Giordanos and Karlssons of the world today.