thegerkin 189 Report post Posted November 17, 2010 Wings’ Lidstrom Flirts With Perfection “It’s the way he sees the game,” said Anders Hedberg, the New York Rangers’ head pro scout in Europe and a former general manager of Team Sweden. “Have you ever seen him be in a rush? Did you ever see Wayne Gretzky be in a rush? Those are Einsteins. The rest of us, it’s like a bunch of ants running around on the ice, and it’s so damn fast. Their minds are up in the press box. They see everything, know everything, well in advance of everybody else. That’s Lidstrom and Gretzky.” Pretty great article. As Red Wings fans, I think we sometimes take it for granted just how damn great Lidstrom is. In the way I revered Steve Yzerman and couldn't fathom him NOT playing, I feel the exact same about Lidstrom. It will be a sad day when he hangs up the skates, but until then, we have to enjoy every moment of his brilliance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted November 17, 2010 I've never taken Nick for granted... I dread the day he steps down, too. In the meanwhile, how lucky we've been to have him as a Red Wing. Personally, I think he's more special than Gretzky ever dreamed of being, and so was Stevie Y. I might be a bit biased, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truebladearmy 33 Report post Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) I've never taken Nick for granted... I dread the day he steps down, too. In the meanwhile, how lucky we've been to have him as a Red Wing. Personally, I think he's more special than Gretzky ever dreamed of being, and so was Stevie Y. I might be a bit biased, though. Lidstrom NHL.com's Player to watch. Pretty good video from them. Edited November 17, 2010 by truebladearmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted November 17, 2010 Nicklas Lidstrom is a cyborg sent back in time to express machine dominance over mankind through the medium of hockey. We are all fortunate that he chooses to continue his oppression of humanity while wearing the Winged Wheel. 2 thegerkin and atodaso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted November 18, 2010 Speaking of perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted November 18, 2010 Who's taking him for granted? I'm biting my fingernails over here at the thought of him leaving because I don't believe we'll be a cup contender using a defense by committee after he retires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted November 18, 2010 Speaking of perfect. Come on, that's Mr. Perfect. Lidstrom is Perfect Person. Stop being sexist GMR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) Edited November 18, 2010 by Howard He Do It?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
