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

Scuderi on Kovalchuk and Parise: "Anytime we can keep those guys off the score sheet, we've got a chance to win" Kopitar on beating Brodeur for game-winner: "World class goaltender, but I think I got the best of it tonight" As expected, Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom officially announced his retirement this morning in Detroit.

Holmstrom is a special, special player to the Wings. He has been with them since 1996, has helped them win four Stanley Cups , has been a huge part of the phenomenal success the franchise has enjoyed since the mid-90s. He's something of a folk hero for the way he didn't let a dearth of skill and speed stop him from living his dream.

There is no question that being an NHL GM is a very a difficult job. From year to year, the management team is faced with many very difficult decisions.

Gustav Nyquist was back with his friends and former teammates at the University of Maine's annual hockey banquet Friday night.