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What Lidstrom's leaving behind

Found June 01, 2012 on Red Light District Hockey: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Nicklas Lidstrom,  Patrick Sharp,  Tomas Holmstrom,  Dan Cloutier
TEAMS: Detroit Red Wings,  Chicago Blackhawks,  Calgary Flames,  Vancouver Canucks
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Thursday, May 31, 2012: the day Detroit Red Wings fans have been dreading for years. Nicklas Lidstrom has finally hung up his skates.What can be said about this legendary defenseman that hasn't already been said? How about the legacy he leaves behind?Many fans may have guessed it toward the end of this past season. Lidstrom fell to a lengthy injury -- a deep ankle bruise -- that kept him from being back to his normal defensive self on the ice. And when Lidstrom, The Perfect Human as fans call him, is only playing at 70 percent capacity, something is wrong.Lidstrom reported to a Swedish newspaper that he lacks the drive and motivation to make it through another season, let alone the preparation in the off-season to get him ready. And why push himself? He's accomplished more in his career than many players ever will. He leaves the ice as one of the top defensemen in the history of the National Hockey League. Nicklas Lidstrom may be one of the classiest players that the NHL has...
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