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Nicklas Lidstrom's Career: Got a Favorite Highlight?

The Red Wings and the star defenseman have called an 11 a.m. press conference where the team captain is expected to retire.

 

The Detroit Red Wings called a press conference for tomorrow morning with Nicklas Lidstrom and general manager Ken Holland, fueling speculation that the legendary defenseman will end his 20-year NHL career.

Lidstrom, 42, lives in Novi with his family during the hockey season, and has pondered retirement since the Wings were bounced in the first round of this year's NHL playoffs.

If it's true, he leaves the game with four Stanley Cups, seven Norris trophies — signifying the best defensive player in the NHL annually, an Olympic gold medal, and a reputation as the best defensive player of his generation.

So, Wings fans, as you come to grips with the likely end of an era in Hockeytown, take a minute to reflect on a remarkable career and tell us what your favorite Nick Lidstrom highlight is.

Don't see it here? Then tell us in the comments and post a video clip.

  • What's your favorite Nicklas Lidstrom highlight?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Hoisting the Stanley Cup as team captain in 2008
        2 (28%)
    • Amazing save vs. Colorado that changed the 1997 playoffs
        3 (42%)
    • Unbelievable goal off the hop vs. San Jose
        0 (0%)
    • Goal to secure 2006 Olympic gold medal for Sweden
        0 (0%)
    • First career hat trick during his 19th season
        2 (28%)
    Total votes: 7
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Related Topics: Detroit Red Wings, NHL, and Nicklas Lidstrom
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