Is Daniel Alfredsson of the Ottawa Senators NHL team, really that dirty? ?

Everyone who hates Alfie says the only reason they hate him is because "he's a damn dirty player". Really people? I can see him maybe being considered dirty by Swedish standards, but come on. This is the NHL. We're known for having the cheapest, roughest, dirtiest, meanest, toughest and aggressive players of any league of any sport. Only in the NHL can a guy legally go up to a player on the other team and give him a little shot in the chin and skate away. So what if Alfie gives a guy an extra shove to the ice behind his own net? does this really compare to Chris Simon? Or Sean Avery? Or Chris Pronger? Or Todd Bertuzzi? And think about the greatest players of all time. Gordie Howe was a beast. He was mean, tough, dirty, and made a reputation for being able to fight, set up, and score in the same game. And Maurice Richard. That guy was intence. He was one of the most agressive players in his era. Jerome Iginla. Need I say more? And people say Alfie whines too much. Gretzky? Crosby? Ever hear of 'em?