Great career Nick! You have always been apart of the team I love, the Detroit Red Wings since I have been watching hockey in the early 90s as a kid. It is going to be tough without you on the ice, you're a hero to me and many other Red Wing fans. No one will ever play the game like you did, or as good. I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours. I can only speak for myself, but I'm sure other Wings fans feel the same: Thank you for everything, we love you and we will miss you so much!
I'm a diehard Blackhawks fan, but I can't help but respect the hell out of Lidstrom for the player he is on the ice and the man he is off the ice. Classy, classy individual. Nothing but respect from me.....
Top three defenseman of all time. Missed only 44 games in 20 YEARS!! Made the playoffs every year. 1,142 career points in 1,564 games. +450 career rating and a minus player in only one year (2010-11, -2). 183 points in 263 playoff games. Four championship rings.
I am a die hard CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS fan and season ticket holder in sec. 305 and as every true hawks fan I hate Detroit BUT I think NicklasLidstrom is a great hockey player and an even better person and is one of the most humble NHL players all time. Evey time he was on the ice i was scared but i will miss seeing him play. wish you the best from a HAWKS FAN
It's a sad, sad day .. Have to see this one more time, think it's my fifth or something. Lidstrom, my swedish heart salutes you, thank you for everything!
I have to say, I am a big time devils fan, but I have so much respect for Lidstrom and the Wings organization, I truly believe they are the classiest organization in the league, Lid is also one of my favorite players...along with Scotty S :P
From a Flyers fan... MUCH respect! Wings are like the Yankess but classy. Other then the Flyers, I root for one team.. The Wings. Lindstong, Zetty, and Dayrrsuk... How can anyone hate?!
He can still improve and do better. Five Stanley Cups, Eight Norris Trophies and breaking a few more All Time NHL Records is possible for young Nick and should be done. This will set the benchmark for the new, up-and-coming stars. Go Red Wings!!!
lmao ima die-hard Hawks fan, i love Nicky L and the magician Datsyuk. a very respectable team, we both suffered first round exits. I hope to see a Hawks-Wings playoff series. Wouldn't that be awesome!!
Lidstrom sold his house right after he retired. Didn't even get the full asking price for it. He left Detroit as quickly as he could, apparently. He's a scout for us, but he resides in Sweden now.
growing up an avs fan i could never stand detroit but have so much respect for lidstrom and the whole team - not many teams make the playoffs 20 years in a row (now a leafs fan and anyone could guess how much that sucks lolol)
THE best bro. That's something I'm so surprised us Swedes have so hard getting a grasp on. Everybody favors up-front forwards like Forsberg and Sundin before Lidström. They're giants too, no doubt, but f**k man. No one is greater than #5. And how can we totally ignore Kenta Nilssons efforts in the NHL? The same points/game as Forsberg, but with that 131p 80/81 season and 6 seasons with 90+p, how can we ignore that?
He has definetely earned the right to make his career choices from here, but I think I speak for the majority of the Red Wing Nation when I say: Please for the love of god Nick, dont leave us yet!! The heart and soul of our team, the best captain to ever lace em up! Never missed the playoffs since he was drafted-no other player in sports can say that over a 20 year span!
it isnt through numbers hes carved his legend. its from his play on the ice! numbers or not nick lidstrom is the best d'man of his generation FACT maybe ever in my opinion. the numbers only solidify that position not gratify it.
I got alot of buds who are hawks fans so Id like that too, you have a good team but both hawks and wings ran into hot goalies. you're lucky to have patty kane he reminds me of datsyuk alot
God we know he's old, We don't care and he doesn't care, stop reminding us. We love Lidstrom and he loves the game. Every year they remind us of the fact that he's aging, let him and us enjoy these years, stop reminding him and us Red Wings fans stupid media.
dont think so, sakic didnt make every single year of his nhl career to playoffs did he, or win 4 stanley cups, or win 7 trophies for being best at his position for that year, and yet be so humble at the same time of doing so. no disrepect to sakic become he was a legend in his own right. but lidstrom what the greatest at his positon in his own generation hands down. maybe ever.
Best d man ever do t even give me your orr shit Orr was great but That was back then.. different game now and way harder and what #5 has done is incredible!
Respect from a Penguins fan! One of the greatest defensemen ever!
Great career Nick! You have always been apart of the team I love, the Detroit Red Wings since I have been watching hockey in the early 90s as a kid. It is going to be tough without you on the ice, you're a hero to me and many other Red Wing fans. No one will ever play the game like you did, or as good. I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours. I can only speak for myself, but I'm sure other Wings fans feel the same: Thank you for everything, we love you and we will miss you so much!
Wow. I mean, how can you not love this guy? One word, Legend.
I'm a diehard Blackhawks fan, but I can't help but respect the hell out of Lidstrom for the player he is on the ice and the man he is off the ice. Classy, classy individual. Nothing but respect from me.....
im a penguins fan... but lidstrom is a legend. NHL and sports for that matter need more players like him.
Top three defenseman of all time. Missed only 44 games in 20 YEARS!! Made the playoffs every year. 1,142 career points in 1,564 games. +450 career rating and a minus player in only one year (2010-11, -2). 183 points in 263 playoff games. Four championship rings.
I am a die hard CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS fan and season ticket holder in sec. 305 and as every true hawks fan I hate Detroit BUT I think NicklasLidstrom is a great hockey player and an even better person and is one of the most humble NHL players all time. Evey time he was on the ice i was scared but i will miss seeing him play. wish you the best from a HAWKS FAN
Thanks "lidas" for everything! Much respect from Sweden. One of the best players ever from Sweden.
Thank you so much for posting this, as a swede I cant really take part of programs like this, and thats why im so glad to be able to see it anyway!
Happy retirement Nick!
A true pioneer of the defensive game. Revolutionizing what it means to be "smart positionally.
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Sick move by Hudler. I love him and I didn't know he could do that. Amazing Shootout goal.
It's a sad, sad day .. Have to see this one more time, think it's my fifth or something. Lidstrom, my swedish heart salutes you, thank you for everything!
Awesome player. Nick forever in our hearts
Greatest player of this decade, from a Sharks fan. Will miss seeing him play against the Sharks in the Tank.
Detroit red wings, popular back here in Sweden since "we" have 7 swedes in the team!
Fortsätt så Nicklas!
I have to say, I am a big time devils fan, but I have so much respect for Lidstrom and the Wings organization, I truly believe they are the classiest organization in the league, Lid is also one of my favorite players...along with Scotty S :P
I like these kind of shows
I' from finland and I'm saying this about swedish: What a great guy!
From a Flyers fan... MUCH respect! Wings are like the Yankess but classy. Other then the Flyers, I root for one team.. The Wings. Lindstong, Zetty, and Dayrrsuk... How can anyone hate?!
He can still improve and do better. Five Stanley Cups, Eight Norris Trophies and breaking a few more All Time NHL Records is possible for young Nick and should be done. This will set the benchmark for the new, up-and-coming stars. Go Red Wings!!!
lmao ima die-hard Hawks fan, i love Nicky L and the magician Datsyuk. a very respectable team, we both suffered first round exits. I hope to see a Hawks-Wings playoff series. Wouldn't that be awesome!!
16:43 I didn't realize Gordie Howe was still suitin' up for Detroit games!!
I'd love to see Datsyuk go one on one with Lidstrom
Lidstrom sold his house right after he retired. Didn't even get the full asking price for it. He left Detroit as quickly as he could, apparently. He's a scout for us, but he resides in Sweden now.
They need to do one of these with a goalie!!
growing up an avs fan i could never stand detroit but have so much respect for lidstrom and the whole team - not many teams make the playoffs 20 years in a row (now a leafs fan and anyone could guess how much that sucks lolol)
THE best bro. That's something I'm so surprised us Swedes have so hard getting a grasp on. Everybody favors up-front forwards like Forsberg and Sundin before Lidström. They're giants too, no doubt, but f**k man. No one is greater than #5.
And how can we totally ignore Kenta Nilssons efforts in the NHL? The same points/game as Forsberg, but with that 131p 80/81 season and 6 seasons with 90+p, how can we ignore that?
to be honest i would love to see an episode on datsyuk.
that said gr8 job by nbc and thanks to the person who put up this video.
as a wings fan I respect the flyers, giroux is awesome and reminds me of datsyuk and hartnell's hilarious congrats on moving on!
Pure class.
gotta love youtube, thanks for the post.
total Swedish boss! And so humble
He has definetely earned the right to make his career choices from here, but I think I speak for the majority of the Red Wing Nation when I say: Please for the love of god Nick, dont leave us yet!! The heart and soul of our team, the best captain to ever lace em up! Never missed the playoffs since he was drafted-no other player in sports can say that over a 20 year span!
damn i got chills because he is so freaking awesome!
Lidstrom: Triple Gold Club- Olympic gold, World championship, Stanley Cup
2015 Hall of Fame pick.
I'm a huge Bruins fan but I have the utmost respect for the Red Wings, and more specifically Nicklas Lidstrom.
You are awesome. thx for posting these.
great hockey player, even better person
hudlers goal was sick.
My favorite player of all time, best defensemen ever Bobby Orr can take 2nd
Im from Finland, respect from here too :)
best movie ive ever seen
Couldn't have said it better myself!
good job pens are great i dont like detroit but i respect the hell out of him
Because the tip of the Wings logo comes up too far for them to put the C on the right, so they moved it to the left.
what a legend . thanks for the upload
"how could anyone that good be that humble"
Hope Ovi's watching this.
damn, anybody else not expect him to speak such good English?
his home is INCREDIBLE!!! Is he gonna sell that now?
He's so humble it's humiliating to man kind.
Nicklas Lidstrom one of the best ever! Hands Down! Bar None!
Thanks for postin these vids man!
Damn, I wish I would've known him and Holmstrom went to the Starbucks in Northville before every game.
I am a hawks fan, but I respect Lidstrome
He is the nicest person ever
it isnt through numbers hes carved his legend. its from his play on the ice! numbers or not nick lidstrom is the best d'man of his generation FACT maybe ever in my opinion. the numbers only solidify that position not gratify it.
I got alot of buds who are hawks fans so Id like that too, you have a good team but both hawks and wings ran into hot goalies. you're lucky to have patty kane he reminds me of datsyuk alot
I was at the Buffalo game and after the game i was the kid in the blue coat when lidstrom left the arena
Anyone else think its just awesome that holmstrom drives a truck LOL
THREE MORE YEARS!
Awesome!!
I was at that Buffalo game :D
Wait??? Hold up Mike Babcock used to be red wings head coach and Toronto Maple leafs head coach WHAT??????????????
i can tell you’re 12
My idol
the end was awesome
Class act
Haha, Holmström is never far away from a physio ;)
God we know he's old, We don't care and he doesn't care, stop reminding us. We love Lidstrom and he loves the game. Every year they remind us of the fact that he's aging, let him and us enjoy these years, stop reminding him and us Red Wings fans stupid media.
Legend
Not sure i would quit if i were him probably loves the game too much. Maybe he's worn out. Its too bad another legend is gone.
great show. plz post more
shmanks
loving the vids, keep it up
Lidstrom should always be number one on the respect scale.
Proud to be Swedish!
dont think so, sakic didnt make every single year of his nhl career to playoffs did he, or win 4 stanley cups, or win 7 trophies for being best at his position for that year, and yet be so humble at the same time of doing so. no disrepect to sakic become he was a legend in his own right. but lidstrom what the greatest at his positon in his own generation hands down. maybe ever.
Legend!
@joemchugh61 even though I'm a Pens fan and I hate Hartnell I gotta admit that would be fun to watch.
hahahahah well Im not a red wings fan but I actually do have respect for them. Atleast they have more then 3 cups? You must not know how it feels :D
The day he retires will be a sad day for hockey.
16:10 if going bar south like that doesn't put your tendy's confidence down before a game, than i don't know what does.
@LJStudios3 you sure about the 22 bit seeing as it was his 28th bday today :)
Mats Sundin :P idk it's debatable but sundin played for my leafs so yeah
Did you see him giving the stick to the fan? Is there a word that's classier than class?
Miss u lid storm
Best d man ever do t even give me your orr shit Orr was great but That was back then.. different game now and way harder and what #5 has done is incredible!
most ballin plane
16:35 packing a huge ipper, whatta beaut
they need to do one with scotty hartnell
i wonder what holmstrom will do, he was lidstrom's best friend for years. what will he do?
i love calgary but recpect lidstrom because his so nice
Mr. Perfect!
I don't think so. I think he just really wanted to go back home and be with family.
Its about time they use a different team besides Phoenix
Very classy comment.... :-)
@MrMvp98 miller does have gray hair and hes 22
that's my old school moraine elementary and the kid I go to school with sam lidstrom
sorry babcock but if you asked that while sakic was in the league, that lindstrom came second on the respect scale
Love these vids! Can someone send me the link for Toews Nhl36?!
its a warrior Kronic
Well, our left. His right.