Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 12/01/2008
They are among the league's unquestioned elites: Nicklas Lidstrom, Brian Rafalski, Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk, and Marian Hossa. Together, they bring skill, speed, strength, two-way excellence, puck-moving ability, and hockey sense that any coach would love to deploy against the opponents' best.
Japers' Rink (Free subscription) | 11/14/2008
John Erskine is the Caps' best defensive defenseman and is only very slightly worse than Nicklas Lidstrom as a defensive defenseman. Mirtle reports. You decide (and if you want more ammo, head over to TRS).
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/08/2008
The Wings finished a five-day break between games with a shoot-out Friday that saw defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom and Brian Rafalski score on goaltender Chris Osgood. "Been waiting all year for my chance," Rafalski said with a grin. "Gotta show coaches what I can do in case we get to the 15th shooter.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/05/2008
Curtis Granderson and Nicklas Lidstrom. These guys are near perfect. They never seem flustered. They always say the right thing. Lidstrom even seems like he might be kind of an OK leader. My only complaint: They're both a little boring. Maybe that's a good thing for a president.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/05/2008
The Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens have the most players on the All-Star ballot released Tuesday -- six apiece. Goaltender Chris Osgood, defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom and Brian Rafalski and forwards Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg and Marian Hossa are the Wings' representatives.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 10/23/2008
"They had some good chances on their power play in the first period," Lidstrom said. "I thought they were being aggressive. They were playing hard. Tonight they didn't give up at all."
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 10/15/2008
Nicklas Lidstrom: "It's great to see the White House again. It's overwhelming every time we come here. It's a special feeling, and it's great to meet the President again."
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 10/14/2008
Tomas Holmstrom and Nicklas Lidstrom each scored goals Monday night to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
NEW YORK (Oct. 10, 2008) – President George W. Bush will honor the 2008 Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings during a ceremony in the East Room of The White House on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 2:30 p.m., ET. Members of the 2008 Red Wings, led by team captain Nicklas Lidstrom, will gather at The White House for the ceremony. National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman, Red Wings Owners Mike and Marian...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
from Bob Duff of the Windsor Star, Nicklas Lidstrom smiled and waved to the Joe Louis Arena crowd. Coach Mike Babcock fought the urge to cry as he accepted their accolades. One by one, the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings walked the red carpet to be recognized for their achievement of last season. continued
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008
Nicklas Lidstrom, who still has some blood in his right eye, plans to make a visor a permanent part of his gear.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008
Just a quick update on Nicklas Lidstrom: He's ready to resume playing.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
I just spoke to Nicklas Lidstrom, and he told me isn't going to play Tuesday at Montreal, where his group of Red Wings are slated to play.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
I just spoke to Nicklas Lidstrom, and he told me isn't going to play Tuesday at Montreal, where his group of Red Wings are slated to play.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/28/2008
Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom practiced with a visor this morning at Joe Louis Arena. It was Lidstrom's first time back on the ice since he took a puck to the face in a 3-2 shootout loss to Montreal in the preseason opener on Sept. 24.
