Bill F-ing Murray Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 It is sad to see him go http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=397224 SOURCE: LIDSTROM TO ANNOUNCE RETIREMENT THURSDAY Sources tell TSN that Nicklas Lidstrom is ready to call it a career. The Red Wings have scheduled a news conference for Thursday in Detroit where the 42-year-old blueliner is expected to announce his retirement. Having spent the entirety of his 20-year NHL career in Detroit, Lidstrom leaves the game with an impressive resume. Lidstrom is a member of the exclusive "Triple-Gold" club, winning both an Olympic gold medal (2006) and an IIHF World Championship (1991) with Sweden in addition to the four Stanley Cups he won with the Red Wings. The most dominant defenceman since the turn of the Century, Lidstrom won seven Norris Trophies in ten seasons starting in 2001. Lidstrom has been selected to play in 12 NHL All-Star Games and was named to the league's First All-Star Team 10 times between 1998 and 2011. He became the first European player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2002. Taking over the Red Wings captaincy when long-time teammateSteve Yzerman retired in 2006, he would lead the team to back-to-back Cup Finals appearances in 2008 and 2009, becoming the first European player to captain a Cup champion in 2008. Lidstrom retires as the active NHL leader in regulation and playoff games played as well as plus-minus. He sat second amongst active players in playoff points and third in regular-season points. Originally selected in the third round (53rd overall) by the Red Wings in 1989, Lidstrom racked up 264 goals and 878 assists in 1,564 career NHL games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Still don't see it happening. He's gonna announce a 10 year extension. This man is just too good. On a side note here's cool little video about the "Perfect Man's" daily lifestyle in 36 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billabong Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 horrible news for the wings and their fans....but great news for opposing teams!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank33 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Wow what a great career!! Probably one of the best if not the best defenceman of this generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuckFanLivingInCalgary:( Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I really like him. Who doesn't? Sucks to see him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Could you make the argument that he's the best defensemen ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Man. The NHL won't be the same without him. And if Stuart leaves, the Wings' defense will be very weak ???? - ???? Quincey - Kronwall Ericsson - ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 congrats on his stellar career as part of an impressive lineage of Wings players, as well as being the first Euro Stanley Cup captain! Wondering who will receive the torch as the next captain (Datsyuk?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vansicle Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 The game just got a little less awesome. Thanks for the memories. A true legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Could you make the argument that he's the best defensemen ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virt 'n Kass Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 The NHL is losing a legend... so long to one of the all time greats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahma Bull Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 2012: End of the world ..... for the Red Wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc009 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Man. The NHL won't be the same without him. And if Stuart leaves, the Wings' defense will be very weak Suter - ???? Quincey - Kronwall Ericsson - ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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