Nicklas Lidstrom

  1. NHL Free Agency: Why Ryan Suter May Not Be the Best Option for the Red Wings

    To state the obvious, with Nicklas Lidstrom retired and Brad Stuart likely heading West, the Detroit Red Wings need to make some moves to restructure the defense...

    Adam Rickert Written by Adam Rickert about 18 hours ago 707 reads 7 comments

  2. Nicklas Lidstrom: How Will the Red Wings Deal With His Absence

    So it's been two days since the big announcement and it turns out the Red Wings are still in Detroit, will play their games at the Joe Louis Arena, and now have an extra $6.2 million to go shopping with this summer...

    Rob Kirk Written by Rob Kirk about 2 days ago 1,735 reads 14 comments

  3. The Perfect Career: Nicklas Lidstrom Really Is 'The Perfect Human.'

    “I’ve been dreading this day since I became manager in 1997.” The perfect line to wrap up a perfect career from ‘The Perfect Human...

    Marc Valeri Written by Marc Valeri about 2 days ago 139 reads 0 comments

  4. NHL Predictions: Five Reasons Teemu Selanne Will Retire

    Teemu Selanne is without question one of the greatest of all time. His hall-of-fame career has been decorated with accomplishments, class and dedication to his community and city...

    Bobby Kittleberger Written by Bobby Kittleberger about 2 days ago 345 reads 2 comments

  5. Nicklas Lidstrom: His Stealth Perfection Is Irreplaceable

    When Nick Lidstrom first suited up for the Red Wings in 1991, George Bush was president—the first Bush. The Tigers’ first baseman was Fielder—the first Fielder...

    Greg Eno Written by Greg Eno about 2 days ago 285 reads 0 comments

  6. Nick Lidstrom Retires: Right for Him, Difficult for Red Wings and Their Fans

    Today, one of the greatest defensemen to ever play in the NHL officially retired. At 11 AM EST, Nicklas Lidstrom announced he would officially be hanging up his skates...

    Scott Abuso Written by Scott Abuso about 2 days ago 225 reads 1 comments

  7. Niklas Lidstrom Retirement: The End of an Era

    This morning Nicklas Lidstrom called it quits after 20 seasons ( h/t Sports Illustrated ). One of the best Red Wings , defensemen and players of all time, Lidstrom's greatness will never be forgotten...

    Ryan Kraft Written by Ryan Kraft about 3 days ago 189 reads 0 comments

  8. Nicklas Lidstrom Retirement: Where Did He Rank Today and All Time?

    It is no wonder that Nicklas Lidstrom announced his retirement today. He has been slowing down for the last four years, the four worst of his career (since his first four)...

    MJ Kasprzak Written by MJ Kasprzak about 3 days ago 499 reads 2 comments

  9. Martin Brodeur vs. Nicklas Lidstrom: Who's Been More Important To His Team?

    New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom are their respective team’s last remaining holdovers from when they met in the 1995 Stanley Cup Finals...

    Al Daniel Written by Al Daniel about 3 days ago 214 reads 4 comments

  10. Nicklas Lidstrom Retirement: Twitter Reacts to Hall of Famer's Farewell

    Thursday was a very sad day for the hockey world as Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom retired from the NHL after a 20-year hall of fame career. Per ESPN...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 3 days ago 3,004 reads 4 comments

  11. Life After Niklas Lidstrom: How Will the Detroit Red Wings Respond?

    I hate to say it, but we have seen the last of Nicklas Lidstrom in a Detroit Red Wings jersey. "Liddy" will hang up his skates this summer, having changed the game of hockey for years to come...

    Francesco Piacente Written by Francesco Piacente about 3 days ago 686 reads 3 comments

  12. Nicklas Lidstrom Retiring: Is Lidstrom the NHL's Best Defenseman of All Time?

    Nicklas Lidstrom has officially announced his retirement from the NHL . Lidstrom had a hall-of-fame career as a defenseman with the Detroit Red Wings , but is he the best defenseman ...

    Eric McKelvie Written by Eric McKelvie about 3 days ago 523 reads 3 comments

  13. Lidstrom Reportedly Retiring: Ranking the Top 10 Defensemen in NHL History

    There is no question that Nicklas Lidstrom , who recently announced ( via ESPN ) his retirement from hockey after 20 NHL seasons, is among the best defensemen ever to play the game...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 3 days ago 4,974 reads 76 comments

  14. Nicklas Lidstrom Retiring: Twitter Reaction from Fans, Media and Players

    One of the greatest hockey careers of the modern era, if not the greatest, will come to an end on Thursday. It is being widely reported that Detroit Red Wings defenseman and captain Nicklas Lidstrom will retire after 20 seasons in the NHL ...

    Alison Myers Written by Alison Myers about 3 days ago 3,802 reads 16 comments

  15. Detroit Red Wings: 5 Possibilities for Captain Next Season

    Since 1986, the Detroit Red Wings have only had two captains - Steve Yzerman and Nicklas Lidstrom . With the latest reports from Yahoo Sports that Nicklas Lidstrom will announce ...

    Shane Darrow Written by Shane Darrow about 4 days ago 1,131 reads 7 comments

  16. Nicklas Lidstrom Retiring: 5 Potential Captains for the Detroit Red Wings

    NHL.com reports Red Wings captain and 20-year veteran Nicklas Lidstrom plans to announce his retirement tomorrow. The 42-year-old joined the Red Wings for the 1991-1992 season after being drafted 53rd overall in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft...

    Jacob Betzner Written by Jacob Betzner about 4 days ago 4,900 reads 20 comments

  17. Nicklas Lidstrom Retiring: Where Does He Rank Among All-Time Best Red Wings

    With the rumors and reports that Nick Lidstrom will be retiring, it seemed like the right time to see where he ranks among the top Red Wings of all time...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 4 days ago 1,031 reads 0 comments

  18. Nicklas Lidstrom Retirement Will Forever Change the Detroit Red Wings

    I won't refer to any dates. I won't reference any times. I won't even draw your attention to any number of sources that have cited the day, time and place that Nicklas Lidstrom is expected to announce his retirement...

    Matt Hutter Written by Matt Hutter about 4 days ago 1,057 reads 2 comments

  19. Nicklas Lidstrom Deserves Immediate Enshrinement into the Hall of Fame

    Nicklas Lidstrom should be enshrined into the Hockey Hall of Fame immediately, as Yahoo! reports he may be retiring in a press conference tomorrow...

    Nick Kostora Written by Nick Kostora about 4 days ago 872 reads 10 comments

  20. Nicklas Lidstrom: An Open Letter to the Retiring Superstar

    Nicklas Lidstrom will reportedly announce that he is retiring tomorrow . Earlier today, Arron Ward tweeted that Lidstrom will announce his retirement tomorrow at an 11 a.m. EST press conference at Joe Louis Arena...

    Isaac Smith Written by Isaac Smith about 4 days ago 1,798 reads 51 comments

  21. Nicklas Lidstrom: A Blues Fan's Tribute to the Red Wings' Captain

    I started playing playing hockey when I was three years old. Growing up in St. Louis, I immediately fell in love with the St. Louis Blues ...

    Jacob Born Written by Jacob Born about 4 days ago 350 reads 1 comments

  22. Nicklas Lidstrom: Red Wings Star Will Reportedly Retire After 20-Year NHL Career

    Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom will reportedly retire on Thursday, according to Helene St...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 4 days ago 1,739 reads 17 comments

  23. Nicklas Lidstrom: Red Wings Legend Reportedly Set to Retire after 20 Seasons

    According to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press, Nicklas Lidstrom of the Detroit Red Wings has announced his retirement from the NHL . Source just confirmed to me Nicklas Lidstrom is retiring after 20 seasons in NHL...

    Sam Quinn Written by Sam Quinn about 4 days ago 751 reads 7 comments

  24. Nicklas Lidstrom and the 20 Best Defensemen of All Time

    The NHL defenseman is not the most glorified player in the the league. In fact, often the best defenseman is the player who doesn't get noticed when he is on the ice—the ...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 17 days ago 4,259 reads 47 comments

  25. Detroit Red Wings: 8 Questions Facing the Team This Summer

    The Detroit Red Wings postseason ended abruptly. Five games in and the team was at home on the couch watching. But even more abrupt are the questions that the team is posed with during the upcoming offseason...

    Isaac Smith Written by Isaac Smith about 17 days ago 2,904 reads 59 comments