Say it ain't so, Nicklas.
Nicklas Lidstrom, one of the best defenseman in NHL history, formally announced at a press conference at Joe Louis Thursday morning that he was pulling the plug.
"Today, after 20 seasons as a defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings, I am announcing my retirement," Lidstrom said, according to WDIV.
Lidstrom, 42, who helped the Wings become a powerhouse in the NHL, is scheduled to make the announcement at 11 a.m. today.
"If he does retire, he's going to go down as one of the all-time best defensemen, former Red Wing great Steve Yzerman told TSN. "Having played with him and watching him closely from his first game in the NHL, people know about it now but we saw it all along. He makes the position look so easy.
It was clear he was admired as a player around the league.
"Not many athletes can retire while still being one of the best players in the game," said Sharks forward Logan Couture via Twitter. "Congrats to Nick Lidstrom on a great career." A.L.Click here for more stats than you can possibly digest.
Click here for an extensive photo gallery of Lidstrom's career from the Free Press
