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To state the obvious, with Nicklas Lidstrom retired and Brad Stuart likely heading West, the Detroit Red Wings need to make some moves to restructure the defense.

Nicklas Lidstrom is retired, and the Detroit Red Wings are expected to lose defenseman Brad Stuart, who wants to move to a team closer to his California home once he becomes a free agent in July.

Wings star forward Henrik Zetterberg appears to be the front-runner to replace retiring Nicklas Lidstrom as team captain.

Nicklas Lidstrom established an unparalleled level of excellence during 20 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings.

One of the big questions that will arise after Nicklas Lidstrom officially retires on Thursday is about who will step in his place as the next captain of the Detroit Red Wings.

Captain Nicklas Lidstrom hoists the Stanley Cup during the parade after winning it all in 2008.

Of the dozen players affiliated with the Detroit Red Wings who played in the World Championships, none were better than forward Henrik Zetterberg.

Red Wings' goaltender Jimmy Howard of the United States watches one of Finland's three goals sail by him in the Americans' 3-2 loss Thursday in a World Championships quarterfinal game.

Just because the Detroit Red Wings ' season is over doesn't mean the season of Kronwalling has come to a close.

Jimmy Howard made 25 saves and Justin Abdelkader had an assist Tuesday, when the two Detroit Red Wings helped the United States beat Switzerland 5-2 in the World Championships at Helsinki.

Rumor has it that Brad Stuart wants to go west to be closer to his family. As a result, the Detroit Red Wings will have to find someone to fill his spot.

Red Wings' coach Mike Babcock is a member of "The Triple Gold Club" after coaching the Red Wings to the Stanley Cup in 2008 and Team Canada to victories in the World Championships and Olympics.

Russia's ice hockey team will play to its full potential against Sweden after a difficult start to the country's world championship campaign, Russia defenseman Evgeny Ryasensky told RIA Novosti ahead of Friday's game.

Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Staffan Kronwall has joined Russian KHL team Lokomotiv Yaroslavl on a two-year contract, the club said Friday.

Jonathan Ericsson tries to score a goal against Norway's Goalkeeper Lars Haugen during a preliminary round match at the Ice Hockey World Championships in Stockholm on May 4, 2012.

Johan Frazen of Sweden tries to get past Germany's John Tripp Wednesday in a preliminary game at the World Championships.

But no offense, he'd rather live in Detroit because that would mean he's playing for the Red Wings.

If you're a Detroit Red Wings fan, you're delighted that the Phoenix Coyotes eliminated the Nashville Predators in the second round of the playoffs on Monday.

What's a sports franchise to do after it loses 20 of its first 24 games and attendance drops from... QUESTION: I'm planning a surprise party for my husband, and I'd like to tell all of my Facebook... Franzen had three assists for the Swedes as they beat Denmark, 6-4, in Stockholm, Sweden, on Monday at the IIHF World Championship.

Red Wings' farmhand Tomas Tatar of Slovakia is surrounded by five Team USA players that include Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard.