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What does Nicklas Lidstrom do now?
Lidstrom, 46, has settled into his new lifestyle since retiring in 2012. He lives with his wife and four sons in his native Sweden. His two oldest, Kevin and Adam, are playing elite-level hockey, but neither feels compelled to mimic his father on the ice. “I think they’re trying to form their own play,” Lidstrom said.
Where is Nicklas Lidstrom from?
Krylbo, Avesta, Sweden
Nicklas Lidström/Place of birth
How many Norris does Lidstrom have?
Over his 20 NHL seasons, Lidström won four Stanley Cup championships, seven James Norris Memorial Trophies (awarded to the NHL’s top defenceman), one Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP, and was voted into 12 NHL All-Star Games….
| Nicklas Lidström | |
|---|---|
| Playing career | 1987–2012 |
How old is Nick Lidstrom?
51 years (April 28, 1970)
Nicklas Lidström/Age
The early years (1970-79) Born April 28, 1970, Lidstrom grew up in Hogbo, a small town on the outskirts of Avesta, roughly two hours northwest of Stockholm.
Does Nick Lidstrom have a son?
Kevin Lidström
Samuel LidströmLucas LidströmAdam Lidström
Nicklas Lidström/Sons
When was Nick Lidstrom drafted?
1994VIK Västerås HK
1991Detroit Red Wings1988VIK Västerås HK
Nicklas Lidström/Dates joined
How many Stanley Cups does Nick Lidstrom have?
4 Stanley Cups
One of the all-time greats, Lidstrom ranks 6th all-time in defenseman scoring. Over his 20-year career, the Red Wings legend won 7 Norris Trophies, 4 Stanley Cups, a Conn Smythe, and is a member of the Triple Gold Club as well. The 12x All-Star is also the first European to captain a Stanley Cup winning team.
Why did Lidstrom retire?
All the things he said up on the podium today were all the things he told me and that he didn’t feel he had everything he needed, the energy he needed, to play at the level he wanted to play at and he’d made a decision to retire.”
What is Nicklas Lidstrom rookie card?
Nicklas Lidstrom Rookie Card Value The most valuable Nicklas Lidstrom rookie card is the 1990 Upper Deck French Nicklas Lidstrom rookie card #25 and the 1991 O-Pee-Chee Premier Nicklas Lidstrom rookie card #117.
No relation But Axel Holmstrom is not related to former Red Wings star Tomas Holmstrom. “Some of the other players have asked me,” said Axel, a seventh-round pick in 2014 who was named Swedish junior player of the year last season.
Where did Nicklas Lidstrom start his hockey career?
Lidström began his career in Avesta, Sweden, playing with Skogsbo SK, before moving on to play with VIK Västerås HK of the Swedish Elitserien. In three seasons with the team, he played in 103 games, scoring 12 goals and 30 assists.
What did Nicklas Lidstrom do for the Red Wings?
In his first year of captaincy, Lidström led the Red Wings to the Western Conference Finals, but lost to eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Anaheim Ducks. In the off-season, Lidström joined an elite group by capturing the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s outstanding defenceman for the fifth time.
When did Nicklas Lidstrom get a broken nose?
As the Red Wings opened the 2008–09 pre-season against the Montreal Canadiens, Lidström suffered a broken nose as a shot from Canadiens forward Chris Higgins ricocheted and hit him in the face. From then on, he began wearing a visor. He returned in time for the regular season and was selected to the 2009 NHL All-Star Game in Montreal.