I cant believe its been this long already since nick has retired. Best defensemen of all time. Theres a history with this team that can't be broken. These guys were my heroes growing up and there hockey spirit will live through that redwing forever.
Nick Lidstrom one of the most loyal and humble players and leaders of the game of hockey. He was a great teammate and great role-model for 20 years. Retiring under your own terms is something that isn't an easy thing to do and most people can't do. They wait until the game walks away from them. Nick will be missed by the game of hockey. I have been watching you for 17 years and I remember watching all 4 of your championships. Thank you for all you did as a Red Wing! Red Wing fan for life, bitte
Canucks fan over here. Nick was one of the most classiest players in the game. It'll be hard to find somebody so skilled and classy at the same time. #5 will be missed.
God Bless you Nick! Thank you for every minute on that ice! You are an absolute professional and it has been an honor to watch you play! Great defensemen, great player, great team mate, great Captain, and even greater human being! Good luck with this next phase of your life! Go Wings go!
What an icon. The guy was the definition of class, and was a fantastic leader. One of the very best players of all-time. Best of luck moving forward, Nicky! Every NHL fan of every NHL team is going to miss you.
Congratulations to Nicklas and his family. What a great career and what a player he was. I consider him as the best defenseman of all-time and i doubt his abilities from the blueline will ever be matched. As a Penguins fan it was an honor to watch him play.
One of my favourite defencemen of all time. Really nice guy, very classy, and will be missed by not just detroit fans, but by ALL hockey fans. We will miss you Mr. Lidstrom.
I knew this was coming n all... but I didn't think watching this video would put tears in my eyes. The heart of hockey breaks for you Nick, we will never forget you.
thanks so much lidstrom!! you're the fuckin man! amazing career by an incredible class player. i'm 23 years old now and i grew up watching this guy, sad to see him go
Our Red Wings that were so damn good back in the late 90s are now all gone. No more Yzerman, Shanahan, Fedorov, McCarty, Maltby, Draper, Murphy, Koslov, Osgood, Kostantinov and now Lidstrom. Face it fellow Wing Fans, It'll be a long time before we see a team with that much talent again. Cause I believe that if you put these guys compare to the 80s Oilers... Indeed I would give anything to see the Bowman era Red Wings go up against the Gretsky Oilers.
Dude everyone said the same thing when federov retired, same when yserman did. Now the Wings have 37.3 mil cap space open, they can get who ever they want!
If I was a wings fan I would feel as if someone died, as a canucks fan I will want to kill myself when the Sedins retire, I feel for you Detroit. This is the end of a true era.
One of the best players of all time. And defintely one of the classiest players of all time. Everyone respects this man
I cant believe its been this long already since nick has retired. Best defensemen of all time. Theres a history with this team that can't be broken. These guys were my heroes growing up and there hockey spirit will live through that redwing forever.
Right?
One of the players ever, yet one of just nicest man you could ever think of..
Nick Lidstrom one of the most loyal and humble players and leaders of the game of hockey. He was a great teammate and great role-model for 20 years. Retiring under your own terms is something that isn't an easy thing to do and most people can't do. They wait until the game walks away from them. Nick will be missed by the game of hockey. I have been watching you for 17 years and I remember watching all 4 of your championships. Thank you for all you did as a Red Wing! Red Wing fan for life, bitte
the most humble hockey player to ever play. U will be missed #5
Best defencemen in modern hockey
Canucks fan over here. Nick was one of the most classiest players in the game. It'll be hard to find somebody so skilled and classy at the same time. #5 will be missed.
one of the best players of all time.
I can’t believe this was nine years ago.
God Bless you Nick! Thank you for every minute on that ice! You are an absolute professional and it has been an honor to watch you play! Great defensemen, great player, great team mate, great Captain, and even greater human being! Good luck with this next phase of your life! Go Wings go!
What an icon. The guy was the definition of class, and was a fantastic leader. One of the very best players of all-time. Best of luck moving forward, Nicky! Every NHL fan of every NHL team is going to miss you.
I cried...he seemed so happy and gracious
Congratulations to Nicklas and his family. What a great career and what a player he was. I consider him as the best defenseman of all-time and i doubt his abilities from the blueline will ever be matched. As a Penguins fan it was an honor to watch him play.
One of my favourite defencemen of all time. Really nice guy, very classy, and will be missed by not just detroit fans, but by ALL hockey fans. We will miss you Mr. Lidstrom.
I knew this was coming n all... but I didn't think watching this video would put tears in my eyes. The heart of hockey breaks for you Nick, we will never forget you.
hes a very nice person, almost started crying myself watching him in this video
NOOOOOOOOOO why ARE YOU LEAVING LIDSTROM IT WONT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU ALL WINGS WILL MISS YOU
i actually watched and listened to this entire interview.. if anyone deserves it it's him
Still my favorite Red Wing player
thanks so much lidstrom!! you're the fuckin man! amazing career by an incredible class player. i'm 23 years old now and i grew up watching this guy, sad to see him go
we'll be seeing his number in the rafters soon
Tack för allt !
and thats tough to say considering he is a top 3 defenseman of all time
Nothing but a classy player. Always has been.
He's the best. Very sad day for hockey...
Im a Blues fan like hands down, but that sucks. like watching him play, he will be missed.
Of the few things you could be certain about over the past 20 years, one of them was that Nicklas lidstrom
Favorite player retired :(
He should stay at least one more season
would be wearing the winged wheel come game time. Goodbye Nicklas, the NHL won't be the same without you
Our Red Wings that were so damn good back in the late 90s are now all gone. No more Yzerman, Shanahan, Fedorov, McCarty, Maltby, Draper, Murphy, Koslov, Osgood, Kostantinov and now Lidstrom. Face it fellow Wing Fans, It'll be a long time before we see a team with that much talent again. Cause I believe that if you put these guys compare to the 80s Oilers... Indeed I would give anything to see the Bowman era Red Wings go up against the Gretsky Oilers.
True LEGEND, love you lidas
Nucks fan here, but its a sad day to see a player like Lidstrom retire. Hope i don't see Alfy and Marty Brodeur hold this type of conference.
Dude everyone said the same thing when federov retired, same when yserman did. Now the Wings have 37.3 mil cap space open, they can get who ever they want!
tchek this out the ovation a the opening game of red wings it will be so crazyy :O!!!
Probably people disliking the retirement itself and not the pressing.
well he's been in the states for 20 years so yeah
Hero
Hall of Famer first year of eligibility.
Retire his jersey.
Fuckin Draper....worst Jets trade ever. For fucking $1?!?!
an open letter of gratitude to Nic Lidstrom, the most perfect defenseman to play the game: read all about it at la-juice.com
Class Act
If I was a wings fan I would feel as if someone died, as a canucks fan I will want to kill myself when the Sedins retire, I feel for you Detroit. This is the end of a true era.
Liddy :'(
so its all about the money for you then? wings are getting on the ice next season without lidstrom , thats something special.