ricky0034 89 Report post Posted November 4, 2010 http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2010/11/red_wings_veteran_nicklas_lids.html at the end of the article: Someone jokingly asked if Lidstrom would play as long as Gordie Howe, who retired at 52. "I wouldn't say Gordie," Babcock said. "I think with this group right now we have a two-year window for sure. And a big part of that is (Lidstrom) playing two years." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Stolberg Report post Posted November 4, 2010 okay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted November 4, 2010 98% of the reason he came back this year was because the Wings were one of the top cup contenders. I think as long as he feels the Wings can legitimately win cups and he is still a top paring D-man he will keep playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted November 4, 2010 Why retire when you're still the one of (if not the) best in the league at your position? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atodaso 279 Report post Posted November 4, 2010 Red Wings coach Mike Babcock was asked about the key to Lidstrom's strong start."He's better than everybody, that's the key," Babcock said. well, there you go. now we know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WpgMikos 17 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 He just finished his post game interview with the guys on CBC After Hours. Is there anyone classier in the NHL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 who is your guys ideal lidstrom replacement when he does retire? the only players that are remotely close to him is keith and doughty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
