I must admit hated Dominic Hasek in his prime because he could shutout any team. Dominic was the equivalent of a baseball "closer". Although, his best years were undoubtedly with the Buffalo sabres unfortunately, he could not win the cup there. He finally won the cup with the wings in 2002 becoming the first Europpean starting goaltender to raise hockey's ultimate prize. The only blemish during his stellar 18 year NHL career was when he played for sens when failed to play up to his standards. The years when Dominc truely dominated the NHL were the 97-98 and 00-01 seasons in which he amassed 24 shutouts. His 13 shutouts in 97-98 were the most since Tony Esposito who in 1969-70 had 15. He should be a fall of famer in his first year of eligibility.
Trevor Liden was as much a great hockey player as he was a person. Statistically, the best Canuck to ever lace up the skates, his contribution to the team and by extension to the community will be sorely missed. Unlike, Hasek he may not have the necessary stats to get into the hall of fame but his leadership and hockey sense was at par any great captain of his generation. Linden insisted that he wanted to take some time before he decides about his future but one feels strongly that his qualities make him a good candidate for a coach at any level.
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