NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Happy Day! But seriously guys, with the news of the cap going up $4mil just yesterday. Do you really expect Lidstrom to take another pay cut? I bet he's closer to $7mil this year. It's already been confirmed at $6.2M, same as last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Hmm. Will his play be the same or better than last year? I'm happy hes back but curious about the amount paid. Oh well, it rules anyways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 (edited) Ladies and Gents, I think this will be his last. I remember when we were playing SJ and then people asked, could this be his last game ... and we were suddenly jarred because it would be the end of a historic Hall of Fame player. SO before it's too late, let's enjoy this season with #5 anchoring our blue line ... I'm guessing it might be his last before he hands the C over to #13 . Edited June 20, 2011 by RedWingsRox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Yes!!! Win it for Lids 2011-2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Because of the salary cap raise, absolutely fine with 6.2 for Nick. Welcome back Captain! Bring on the 2012 Stanley Cup 1 deltawing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Great news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 I just hope he's not coming back for another 2nd round exit. This team better make whatever moves necessary to be a serious Cup contender next season. I want to see him retire on top. 4 Vladifan, Detroit \# 1 Fan, Frozen-Man and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pucktividi 472 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 I just hope he's not coming back for another 2nd round exit. This team better make whatever moves necessary to be a serious Cup contender next season. I want to see him retire on top. Real_ESPNLeBrun Pierre LeBrun Lidstrom also said he had questions for Holland about direction of team after Rafalski retirement. Clearly, Holland gave him right answers sounds good to me 1 LidsFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 If not included ESPN is reporting its 1 year 6.2 million: Holland said on the call today he would look to add one or two defensemen, whether that's via trade or free agency. That's easier to do now that Lidstrom has decided to return on a one-year, $6.2 million contract for next season. It's a stronger sales pitch to other players when you have Lidstrom on the roster. With Lidstrom Brad Stuart and Niklas Kronwall, Holland needs to fill one major hole on defense; but if UFA spending gets too crazy July 1, Holland’s other option is to look for second-tier UFAs and hope youngsters such as Brendan Smith or Jakub Kindl can also make the jump next season. http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/_/id/9422/faceoff-lidstrom-is-coming-back-but-red-wings-now-need-to-find-him-help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IILeiBlazeII 15 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Didn't see the conference call posted yet: Here it is. So happy to see Lidstrom back in the red and white for another year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Just got home from running errands. The bad news is, Texas is losing in their baseball game. The good news is I saw that Lidstrom signed for another year!! :colorbounce: I about peed my pants in sheer glee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MGreenberg 105 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Thank you Nick. Hopefully Holland picks up some solid players to try and help Nick go out with a Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 This will make recruiting Rafalski's replacement easier... "hey-- wanna play with Lidstrom?". one of the best defensemen who ever played the game?" Defined that for ya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Karsch and Anderson on 97.1 are bringing up Nick's plus minus and saying we should have paid less. While a partial barometer, this stat is not indicative of any defenseman's overall worth. 1) While his plus/minus went down from last year, this is more indicative of team defense; Nick can't lift every stick on the ice. 2) He had 60 points last season. 3) Losing both our assistants AND our captain in the same year does not a smooth transition make. 4) Even with a less-than-desirable plus/minus, he's STILL a Norris finalist. Why do I bother listening to these guys?? This is one of those (few) days when I'm grateful I live in hotter'n 'hell Texas rather than Deeetroit. We got more than enough bulls*** here to deal with anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrWings787 11 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 This is terrible news. Ericsson is clearly ready to become the number one D-man on this team (and has for a while), and this Lidstrom guy keeps holding him back every year with these comebacks. It may be time for Big Rig to take his talents elsewhere. Like to South Beach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pucktividi 472 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Karsch and Anderson on 97.1 are bringing up Nick's plus minus and saying we should have paid less. they probably like more other D-man contracts from capgeek: TOP CAP HITSPlayer Pos Team Age Length Amount 1. Chara, Zdeno » D BOS 34 5 $7,500,000 2. Campbell, Brian » D CHI 32 8 $7,142,875 3. Bouwmeester, Jay » D CGY 27 5 $6,680,000 4. Boyle, Dan » D SAN 34 6 $6,666,667 5. Phaneuf, Dion » D TOR 26 6 $6,500,000 6. Redden, Wade » D NYR 34 6 $6,500,000 7. Jovanovski, Ed » D PHO 34 5 $6,500,000 8. Timonen, Kimmo » D PHI 36 6 $6,333,333 9. Lidstrom, Nicklas » D DET 41 1 $6,200,000 10. Rafalski, Brian » D DET 37 5 $6,000,000 11. Markov, Andrei » D MTL 32 4 $5,750,000 12. McCabe, Bryan » D NYR 36 5 $5,750,000 13. Visnovsky, Lubomir » D ANA 34 5 $5,600,000 14. Keith, Duncan » D CHI 27 13 $5,538,462 2 commadore183 and Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Hopefully it's a two-way contract Karsch and Anderson on 97.1 are bringing up Nick's plus minus and saying we should have paid less. Does he know how terrible Jimmy was during the regular season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingZNut13 99 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 So thrilled Nick is gonna come back and grace us with his talent for one more year. Really wanna see him go out on top with his name on the trophy one more time. With that being said....I'm gonna enjoy my freedom for now cause when July 1st get's here, I won't not be glued to my computer. I think starting July 1st, you are going to see this team take a direction it hasn't taken in a few years. A direction that will put us back on top and bringing the Cup back to the only city it belongs in. LET'S GO WINGS!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 So happy that Nick is coming back for a 20th season!!!!... I was pretty confident Nick would be back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 Best dman in the league for 6.2m.. works for me every time. He's actually paid less in this contract than the last one (if you look at pay as a percentage of the cap). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted June 20, 2011 I was happier with his performance this year (10-11) more so than last (09-10), so I have 0 issue with him getting paid the same. 1 Travis reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted June 21, 2011 and this delays the #5 retirement ceremony 1 more year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim 5 Report post Posted June 21, 2011 Nik really should have taken even a slight cut... this probably seals it that Ken will go after quick and cheap geezers in free agency. 1 Mitchmac33 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaynardJKeenan 1 Report post Posted June 21, 2011 Been a legend of the game, one of our greatest ever, but you won't convince me otherwise that he could've taken a better deal for the team. He deserves what he got but I agree on wishing he'd come back for more of a discount. Oh well. Glad to have him back. 2 Hossa4Life and Aussie_Wing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperNovaXll 124 Report post Posted June 21, 2011 Just heard this news and I must say.... THANK THE GOOD LORD!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
