It's obvious that we can only play the song in front of us and that will want more or less notes at any given moment.
What's less obvious and something the OP was wondering about are tendencies, not a black and white strawman situation like Pridgeon style vs Ringo style.
Do we
tend towards busy or sparse playing? When I was young I was full of energy and always wanted to stretch out so I added fills and frills when I had the chance. Now I'm older, less energetic, and the only ambition I have is for the music to hit the spot. I love just sitting back on basic beats and trying to get them feeling good - it's relaxing and fun. Pretty well the exact opposite - embracing everything I was bored by when I was young.
Money's not an issue for me so I have that luxury. Pro drummers are doing a job so they have to play what the boss(es) tells them to play - or are expected to play. So pros and aspiring pros may find this question alien to their experiences, hence all these stroppy replies from otherwise mild mannered members