
Nicklas Lidstrom
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Lidstrom officially announced in a press conference Thursday morning that he is retiring from the NHL, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Lidstrom stated in his press conference Thursday morning that, "Today, after 20 years, I'm announcing my retirement." He went on to say he doesn't feel he has the motivation and drive necessary to perform at a top-level anymore, however, many Red Wings fans would beg to differ. Lidstrom will go down as one of the greatest Red Wings' players of all time. Among the long list of incredible career statistics Lidstrom has recorded, perhaps the most impressive number is 263; the number of career playoff games he played in.
Lidstrom stated in his press conference Thursday morning that, "Today, after 20 years, I'm announcing my retirement." He went on to say he doesn't feel he has the motivation and drive necessary to perform at a top-level anymore, however, many Red Wings fans would beg to differ. Lidstrom will go down as one of the greatest Red Wings' players of all time. Among the long list of incredible career statistics Lidstrom has recorded, perhaps the most impressive number is 263; the number of career playoff games he played in.
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Lidstrom is making us believe that Ponce de Leon may have actually been Swedish. After losing Brian Rafalski to retirement, the Wings' blue line received a significant boost when Lidstrom decided to return for his 20th season, as he continues to play at an extremely high level. Lidstrom finished second among NHL defensemen in 2010-11 with 62 points, while playing a full 82-game schedule for the second straight year. Even with some regression at age 41, we can't bet against the possibility of another Norris-caliber campaign.
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Nicklas Lidstrom: Hopes to Play Saturday
Lidstrom (ankle) hopes to play Saturday if he continues to improve, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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