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[quote name='Jeff6851' timestamp='1338478403' post='2304236']
He should be a special guest there [b]to speak for Lids[/b]. Damn the Lightning fans that get upset
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Personally, I think Nick is doing well enough speaking for himself.
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:36 AM
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dat's sick
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:40 AM
I feel so sad. This is truly the end of an era. I'm not gonna go all doom and gloom, because I think this team WILL survive without Lids. However, I would not be shocked to see our playoff streak finally come to an end soon. He's been more than just a player, he's been the example that everyone's followed, the glue holding everything together. There is a risk that things start to slide, just a bit, without him.
I wish Lidstrom all the best. We should all feel lucky to have had the chance to see him night in and night out for so long. Of course I was hoping he'd keep going, but you can't fault a guy for calling it quits when he's not 100% motivated anymore. He didn't want to play half-assed, not being at his best. And that's another reason to love the guy. What an amazing athlete and person.
I wish Lidstrom all the best. We should all feel lucky to have had the chance to see him night in and night out for so long. Of course I was hoping he'd keep going, but you can't fault a guy for calling it quits when he's not 100% motivated anymore. He didn't want to play half-assed, not being at his best. And that's another reason to love the guy. What an amazing athlete and person.
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:41 AM
He just mentioned Filppula as one of the three captain candidates. Shudder.
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:41 AM
[quote name='ogreslayer' timestamp='1338478609' post='2304239']
Personally, I think Nick is doing well enough speaking for himself.
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Personally, I think Nick is doing well enough speaking for himself.
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"To whom much is given, much is expected."
"Play them six times, they might win four, but not this game. Not tonight."
"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
"To whom much is given, much is expected."
"Play them six times, they might win four, but not this game. Not tonight."
"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:41 AM
and there you have it. Thanks for twenty years Nick.
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:41 AM
[quote name='VM1138' timestamp='1338478863' post='2304242']
He just mentioned Filppula as one of the three captain candidates. Shudder.
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He just bein classy
He just mentioned Filppula as one of the three captain candidates. Shudder.
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He just bein classy
Detroit fan living in St. Louis
"To whom much is given, much is expected."
"Play them six times, they might win four, but not this game. Not tonight."
"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
"To whom much is given, much is expected."
"Play them six times, they might win four, but not this game. Not tonight."
"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:43 AM
It's over just like that. 
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:43 AM
"After wearing that C forever"
Dumb *****
Dumb *****
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Detroit fan living in St. Louis
"To whom much is given, much is expected."
"Play them six times, they might win four, but not this game. Not tonight."
"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
"To whom much is given, much is expected."
"Play them six times, they might win four, but not this game. Not tonight."
"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:48 AM
[quote name='Jeff6851' timestamp='1338479017' post='2304247']
"After wearing that C forever"
Dumb *****
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Yeah, neither of them are long-time hockey fans...when in the next few seconds I hear them talking about Shaq
Wish we got to see some TSN coverage instead.
"After wearing that C forever"
Dumb *****
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Yeah, neither of them are long-time hockey fans...when in the next few seconds I hear them talking about Shaq
Wish we got to see some TSN coverage instead.
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:48 AM
Thanks for everything Nick! You were amazing for the organization...as a player, mentor and Captian. I hope you stay with the organization...but I also hope you enjoy some downtime with your family and boys! Congrats on a Hall of Fame career...it was awesome to watch you play it!
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Money on the board-SCP 2013
I'm going with the 22 special. 2 bucks for every 22 goal. 2 bucks for every 22 fight
5 bucks for every series win....another 5 for every shut out! LETS GO RED WINGS!!
ADDENDUM: Since it looks like Toots may not reinserted in the series, I would like to offer Bert his money on the board. So, 2 bucks for every Bert fight, 2 bucks for every Bert goal AND since OT has been a pattern, I want to add 5 bucks for any RED WINGS OT winner. LET'S GO RED WINGS!!!!
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:49 AM
[quote name='VM1138' timestamp='1338478863' post='2304242']
He just mentioned Filppula as one of the three captain candidates. Shudder.
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Yeah because obviously you know more than Nick about who's a leader in the locker room. If he mentioned Filppula, there's a reason for that. Don't be petty.
He just mentioned Filppula as one of the three captain candidates. Shudder.
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Yeah because obviously you know more than Nick about who's a leader in the locker room. If he mentioned Filppula, there's a reason for that. Don't be petty.
"I don't care how fast a skater you are, if you don't play this game with a big heart and a big bag of knuckles in front of the net, you don't got dinky-do."
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:49 AM
[quote name='evilmrt' timestamp='1338479309' post='2304249']
Yeah, neither of them are long-time hockey fans...when in the next few seconds I hear them talking about Shaq
Wish we got to see some TSN coverage instead.
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You mean espn has actually heard of Nicklas Lidstrom?
Yeah, neither of them are long-time hockey fans...when in the next few seconds I hear them talking about Shaq
Wish we got to see some TSN coverage instead.
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You mean espn has actually heard of Nicklas Lidstrom?
According to my profile, my reputation is excellent. LOL.
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:49 AM
Saddened but like Nick I kept it together *sigh*. Well it's been a fantastic 20 years. 
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:50 AM
I really wish Kenny or Mr. I would have immediately announced the retirement of his jersey. My only gripe about this presser.
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:50 AM
You should put "1 Olympic Gold medal" in the byline under the thread's title. It's not an NHL accomplishment, but it's still a damn impressive feat to have won during his career.
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:50 AM
I feel like he and his family probably walked out to the parking lot, got in a spaceship and flew home to whatever hockey god planet he came from.
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#257
dat's sick
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:51 AM
[quote name='kipwinger' timestamp='1338479340' post='2304251']
Yeah because obviously you know more than Nick about who's a leader in the locker room. If he mentioned Filppula, there's a reason for that. Don't be petty.
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Definitely. He even said that media/fans don't see what goes on in the lockerroom, when talking about Kronwall.
Little surprised he didn't mention Datsyuk as a candidate. But I feel it's all but certain that Zetterberg will get it. He has all the qualities required and I think it will be good for him to get that sort of recognition and responsibility.
Yeah because obviously you know more than Nick about who's a leader in the locker room. If he mentioned Filppula, there's a reason for that. Don't be petty.
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Definitely. He even said that media/fans don't see what goes on in the lockerroom, when talking about Kronwall.
Little surprised he didn't mention Datsyuk as a candidate. But I feel it's all but certain that Zetterberg will get it. He has all the qualities required and I think it will be good for him to get that sort of recognition and responsibility.
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"To whom much is given, much is expected."
"Play them six times, they might win four, but not this game. Not tonight."
"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
"To whom much is given, much is expected."
"Play them six times, they might win four, but not this game. Not tonight."
"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:52 AM
Kevin Weekes on NHL Network on why picking the right captain in Detroit matters so much. "The Red Wings are a proud franchise, an Original Six team, I consider the Red Wings the Harvard of the NHL."
Edited by Jersey Wing, 31 May 2012 - 10:53 AM.
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:54 AM
[quote name='NeverForgetMac25' timestamp='1338477590' post='2304225']
Ilitch says, Lids "doesn't do things that hurt his reputation or that of the team". Here's looking at you Patrick Kane.
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I thought the same thing when I heard that.
Ilitch says, Lids "doesn't do things that hurt his reputation or that of the team". Here's looking at you Patrick Kane.
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I thought the same thing when I heard that.
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