Gnredwing 10 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 This is Lidstroms final year of his contract. Does anybody think there is any chance after this season he will retire? I really hope that wouldnt happen but I guess you never no. What do you guys think??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bartek 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 Barring serious injuries, there is no way Lidstrom is retiring after this year. He still has the skill, desire to play and he's the captain of a contender, which means playing some more years could give him a couple more Stanley Cup rings Is there any better motivation to stay in the game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19Wingsfan4ever 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 I think Lidstrom has at least another 1-2 years in him before calling it a career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzersyukstromberg 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 Not a chance in the world he hangs 'em up after this season. Nick's situation at his age is much different than Stevie's was (for example). Nick is still one of the best, if not the best, player at his position in the NHL. At this age, Stevie Y had been battered by injuries, and his retirement was caused 100% because of that. I'd say that Nick will go the route of 1 year contracts after this season, but will probably stay around for another 3 years, if we're lucky! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 He said that he would like to continue playing beyond this contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 He said last week that he would wait to see how he feels after this season to decide whether he'd sign again. I believe this was reported on 97.1FM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 He said he wants to keep playing. That said, I think the end is near. He's not the kind of guy to keep playing after his ability to dominate is gone. He'll walk away on top, and if/when the Wings another Cup (after this year), I think he walks away on top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted September 7, 2009 No I expect him to play until 42-43 years old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMan Mark 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 He said he wants to keep playing. That said, I think the end is near. He's not the kind of guy to keep playing after his ability to dominate is gone. He'll walk away on top, and if/when the Wings another Cup (after this year), I think he walks away on top. I feel the same. . . if Wings win a Cup this year, Lidstrom goes out on top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 I feel the same. . . if Wings win a Cup this year, Lidstrom goes out on top. Nah, he'll go for another Back-2-Back which eluded him this year... and then go out on top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) i thought we were not to talk of this until the time comes.....which will be never cause i heard illitch is cloning him so we will never be without him. Edited September 7, 2009 by maltbymaniac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 Lidstrom could probably play until he's 50 if he wanted. The question is does he want to go out on a high note or slowly become a pale shadow of his former self like Chelios has? I don't think this will be his last season, but I don't think he'll play more than maybe 1-2 more years beyond this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 I think even a vet like Lidstrom has learned from Chelios about what not to do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites