Tim Skubick Nicklas Lidstrom's final play Maybe he can divert attention from Gov. Snyder's latest speech Slap Shot Lidstrom Retiring Hard to Imagine but It's True Red Wings great announces retirement NHL star retires after 20 seasons Michael Rosenberg was truly oneofakind of Detroit sidelines NHLers react Nick Lidstroms Devils Swedes say sad day for hockey 4 Stanley Cups and 7 Norris trophies with Wings' Ends 20Year Career

Nicklas Lidstrom walks away from Red Wings 'with pride' after 20 'incredible' NHL seasons Lidstrom did not want to continue playing if there was a chance his skills would be diminished. NHL star Nicklas Lidstrom retires after 20 seasons Nicklas Lidstrom retired after 20 quietly spectacular seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, leaving a legacy of greatness on and off the ice. Nicklas Lidstrom's retirement draws reaction from Red Wings players, management Former teammates, coaches, front-office personnel and family reminisce about the star defenseman's career. Nicklas Lidstrom calls it a career with Red Wings DETROIT - Nicklas Lidstrom retired yesterday after 20 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, ending one of the best careers in NHL history. The four-time Stanley Cup champion and seven-time Norris Trophy winner as the leagueand#8217;s best defenseman fought back tears as he made the announcement. Nicklas Lidstrom goes paddleboarding with Chris Chelios, but stays firm on retirement decision Former teammate took the retiring captain out on a lake, but couldn't get him to change his mind about his future. Lidstrom to announce retirememt plans Thursday DETROIT -- We'll learn Thursday at 11 a.m. whether Nicklas Lidstrom will return for another season in Detroit or retire. NHL: Detroit Red Wings great Nicklas Lidstrom retires Defenseman played 20 seasons; Hartley hired by Flames John Niyo: Nicklas Lidstrom a perfect Wing to the very end At age 42, having accomplished everything in hockey — including four Stanley Cups, an Olympic gold medal, seven Norris trophies and a Conn Smythe Trophy — Lidstrom decided it was time to "walk away with pride, rather than have the game walk away from me." Nicklas Lidstrom's decision to retire leaves Tomas Holmstrom's future next on Red Wings' agenda Holmstrom will likely meet with general manager Ken Holland in the next few weeks to determine whether or not he returns for a 16th season in Detroit. Lidstrom retires in perfect way Nicklas Lidstrom retires after 20 years in the NHL, all spent in Detroit. (Rick Osentoski-US PRESSWIRE)
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