Hey hockey experts... find the hall of famer

[Kurri17]

Originally Posted by SAllen2556

...as long as he was partnered with Nick Lidstrom! He got run out of Toronto for sucking didn't he? Just sayin'.

Well, let' see:

Larry Murphy was a six-time All-Star (only once while with the Wings), played on four Cup winners (twice with the Pens), selected and played for Team Canada in the '87 Canada Cup, is the fifth all-time in scoring by a defenseman, and is in the Hall of Fame.

Less than 20% of his career games were played with he Wings (and thus Lidstrom), so I don't really think we can attribute his entire career to Lidstrom. And, heck, I don't know, but if a guys plays 21 seasons in the NHL and is in the HOF with his credentials, wouldn't that cast some serious doubt over getting "run out of Toronto for sucking" when he was there for less than two seasons (and his numbers the first of those two were good). More like he was cast as the scapegoat for a bad team, and hey, the fans and management have to blame someone, right.

And bash me if you want, but I just think it is really unfortunate that all anyone wants to do is criticize, find something negative to say. Journalists and fans alike. If a guy is a jerk, beats his wife, acts like Dez Bryant, sure criticize all you want. But just looking to find something negative about players who are professionals and act like it, especially when they have proven themselves to be an elite player, is ridiculous. Give credit where credit is due.