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Thursday May 31, 2012

10:42

DetroitRedWings:

The calm before the storm here at JLA. http://instagr.am/p/LS3HFGR4wR/ [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 10:42 DetroitRedWings

10:43

DetroitRedWings:

WATCH: Our live stream of the Lidstrom presser starts at 11. Here is an updated link: http://bit.ly/KgLSwX [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 10:43 DetroitRedWings

10:45

FSDwakiji:

@WaltPartlo Couldn't agree more. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 10:45 FSDwakiji

10:45

TomLeyden:

Lidstrom presser will start just after 11. Watch it live at http://WXYZ.com. #RedWings [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 10:45 TomLeyden

10:45

FSDwakiji:

@IndyFan87always No, I was hoping to put this day off another year. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 10:45 FSDwakiji

10:46

TomLeyden:

Kind of a big deal. Cameras ready. #RedWings http://t.co/C0xBajVM [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 10:46 TomLeyden

10:46

FSDwakiji:

Repeating this, if you live outside Michigan, you can watch #RedWings Lidstrom's press conference streamed live at http://foxsportsdetroit.com. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 10:46 FSDwakiji

10:48

FSDwakiji:

Mr. Ilitch will be attending #RedWings Lidstrom's press conference and will be part of it. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 10:48 FSDwakiji

10:49

DetroitRedWings:

Mr. Ilitch, Ken Holland and Nick Lidstrom are all part of the presser, which will start between 11:02-11:05 AM. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 10:49 DetroitRedWings

10:49

FSDwakiji:

#RedWings announce the press conference window starts at 11:02 a.m. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 10:49 FSDwakiji

10:54

FSDwakiji:

#Redwings Chelios is talking to Homer. Can't believe Cheli didn't talk Nick out of this. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 10:54 FSDwakiji

10:56

FSDwakiji:

#RedWings Homer and Abdelkader. http://t.co/SWobZthW [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 10:56 FSDwakiji

10:57

DetroitRedWings:

Mike Babcock, Chris Chelios and a number of Nick's teammates are here including Bertuzzi, Abdelkader, Miller and Kronwall. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 10:57 DetroitRedWings

10:59

DetroitRedWings:

Wings team employees are all decked out in Lidstrom jerseys.

[via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 10:59 DetroitRedWings

10:59

freepwings:

Holmstrom and Chelios http://t.co/iBWYs0GC [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 10:59 freepwings

11:00

TomLeyden:

Holmer, Cheli, Abs, Bert, Miller, Helm among those here. #RedWings [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:00 TomLeyden

11:01

FSDwakiji:

Just said to #Redwings Chelios, 'Can't believe you couldn't talk him out of this.' He said, 'If Homer couldn't, I couldn't.' [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:01 FSDwakiji

11:01

FSDwakiji:

#Redwings McCarty is here. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:01 FSDwakiji

11:01

AnsarKhanMLive:

Lidstrom retirement press conference about to begin. Holmstrom, Chelios, McCarty among ex-teammates here. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:01 AnsarKhanMLive

11:02

JoshSlagter:

Larry Murphy: "I think it's the worst kept secret." #Lidstrom #Retirement [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:02 JoshSlagter

11:02

freepwings:

Applauseas Nicklas Lidstrom enters the room [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:02 freepwings

11:02

freepwings:

Watch Nicklas Lidstrom news conference here! http://goo.gl/fb/3Qvd2 [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:02 freepwings

11:03

AnsarKhanMLive:

Wings' employees wearing No. 5 Lidstrom jerseys. Owner Mike Ilitch will speak. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:03 AnsarKhanMLive

11:03

FSDwakiji:

Everyone is applauding, meaning #Redwings Lidstrom is here. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:03 FSDwakiji

11:03

freepwings:

Nicklas Lidstrom here with wife, Annika, and three of their sons [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:03 freepwings

11:03

TomLeyden:

Here we go #RedWings http://t.co/D0HB3WEF [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:03 TomLeyden

11:04

freepwings:

http://t.co/zqAf5YwC [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:04 freepwings

11:04

AnsarKhanMLive:

Lidstrom at the podium with Ilitch and Holland. Lidstrom's wife and three of his sons here [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:04 AnsarKhanMLive

11:04

freepwings:

Nicklas Lidstrom thanks eveyrone for coming. "Today after 20 years, I'm announcing my retirement." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:04 freepwings

11:04

DetroitRedWings:

Lidstrom: "Today, after 20 seasons as a player, I am announcing my retirement." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:04 DetroitRedWings

11:04

JoshSlagter:

Lidstrom: "I'm announcing my retirement." #RedWings [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:04 JoshSlagter

11:04

AnsarKhanMLive:

Lidstrom officially announces retirement. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:04 AnsarKhanMLive

11:05

JoshSlagter:

Lidstrom: My strength and energy level are not rebounding enough. My drive isn't enough. It's time to retire. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:05 JoshSlagter

11:05

TomLeyden:

Lids: Reading - strength and energy level not rebounding enough to allow me to continue to play. #RedWings [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:05 TomLeyden

11:06

freepwings:

"I'm aware some think I can still help the Wings win games. I appreciate that." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:06 freepwings

11:06

JoshSlagter:

Lidstrom: I never envisioned myself playing for 20 years. It's been a "great, great" ride. #RedWings [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:06 JoshSlagter

11:06

freepwings:

"I never thought I'd be able to be part of SC championships, Norris trophies, parade. That's something I never thought about." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:06 freepwings

11:06

DetroitRedWings:

WATCH: Updated live stream for the #Lidstrom announcement. http://bit.ly/JPgPZO [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:06 DetroitRedWings

11:06

freepwings:

Lidstrom thanking Mr and Mrs Ilitch, for their passion and investment into the game [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:06 freepwings

11:06

DetroitRedWings:

Lidstrom thanking Mr. and Mrs. I for their support and passion for the game over the last 20 years. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:06 DetroitRedWings

11:07

freepwings:

"It's been a great, great ride," Lidstrom [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:07 freepwings

11:07

TomLeyden:

Follow @freepwings and @georgemalik for running log of presser. #RedWings, [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:07 TomLeyden

11:08

AnsarKhanMLive:

Lidstrom said his skills have diminished and lacks the motivation to continue playing. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:08 AnsarKhanMLive

11:08

JoshSlagter:

Lidstrom: I never wanted to leave Detroit. I always believed in this organization. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:08 JoshSlagter

11:08

DetroitRedWings:

Lidstrom thanking Mr. and Mrs. I for their support and passion over the last two decades. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:08 DetroitRedWings

11:09

freepwings:

Lidstrom thanking former coaches, from those in Sweden to Scotty Bowman [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:09 freepwings

11:09

freepwings:

Lidstrom said drive and motivation not where needs to be to play any more [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:09 freepwings

11:09

JoshSlagter:

Lidstrom: Scotty Bowman took my game to another level. He pushed me to become a better player, gave me confidence. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:09 JoshSlagter

11:09

TomLeyden:

Scotty Bowman came in and took my game to another level. #RedWings [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:09 TomLeyden

11:09

BrianHedger:

Lidstrom: "I never wanted to leave Detroit. I always believed in this organization and what they could do to win another Cup." #Redwings [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:09 BrianHedger

11:10

JoshSlagter:

RT @CraigCustance: Mike Babcock watches http://t.co/fXAhetAN [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:10 JoshSlagter

11:10

DetroitRedWings:

RT @georgemalik: Lidstrom knows some believe he can still play at his skill level, but he does not. Never envisioned self playing for Wi ... [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:10 DetroitRedWings

11:10

freepwings:

Lidstrom saying Babcock "I think Babs continued to give me the confidence, showed me how to become a leader on this team." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:10 freepwings

11:10

TomLeyden:

Babs showed me and helped me become a leader on this team... relied on me. #RedWings [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:10 TomLeyden

11:10

JoshSlagter:

Lidstrom: Babcock gave me the opportunity to keep playing at a high level. I'm very grateful for that. #RedWings [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:10 JoshSlagter

11:10

DetroitRedWings:

Lidstrom: "Even at 36, 37 and so on, I wanted to continue to play at a high level and Babs gave me that opportunity." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:10 DetroitRedWings

11:11

dchesnokov:

RT @Dave_Stubbs: #Redwings Nick Lidstrom should save these gracious retirement words for his Hall of Fame induction, too [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:11 dchesnokov

11:11

freepwings:

Lidstrom thanking alums like Ted Lindsay, Gordie Howe "to have those guys come in, talk to them, chance to chit chat is very important." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:11 freepwings

11:11

freepwings:

Lidstrom on teammates "Yzerman, Brett Hull, Larionov, Draper, Osgood, Maltby, Fedorov... go down the list .... been a pleasure for me" [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:11 freepwings

11:12

freepwings:

Thanks "Homer, Kronner, Bert, Abby, Clears... a lot of the guys. The current team I believe is a very solid team. Really like the core group [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:12 freepwings

11:12

JoshSlagter:

Lidstrom: The current team is a very solid team. I really like the core group that's in the locker room right now. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:12 JoshSlagter

11:12

TomLeyden:

OK -> RT @Freemore: @TomLeyden This was not worthy of interrupting the view! [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:12 TomLeyden

11:12

DetroitRedWings:

Nick: "The current team I believe is a very solid team. We didn't get it done this year, but I believe we have a solid core here." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:12 DetroitRedWings

11:13

freepwings:

Lidstrom "from ownership to teammates to Al (Sobotka) ... all the ushers, all the people you don't see every day, I want to thank them, too [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:13 freepwings

11:14

dchesnokov:

Now his voice is trembling... [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:14 dchesnokov

11:14

TomLeyden:

Thanks all the people behind the scenes by name. Typical class move. #RedWings [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:14 TomLeyden

11:14

JoshSlagter:

Lidstrom thanking everybody .... including the media! [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:14 JoshSlagter

11:14

freepwings:

Lidstrom "I want to thank the media to be real professional. I try to be available as much as I can. I tried to treat you with respect..." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:14 freepwings

11:14

freepwings:

"and I felt I got that back." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:14 freepwings

11:14

DetroitRedWings:

Nick thanking the media for their professionalism and fellow #Wings employees for always making his family feel comfortable. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:14 DetroitRedWings

11:15

freepwings:

Lidstrom "fans are a big part of this organization, a big part of Hockeytown." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:15 freepwings

11:15

DetroitRedWings:

Lidstrom: "Fans are a big part of this organization and I think, a big part of Hockeytown." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:15 DetroitRedWings

11:15

freepwings:

"To my family. Have Annika and Adam, Samuel and Lucas here. Thank my family and Annika for raising 4 boys." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:15 freepwings

11:15

freepwings:

Lidstrom "It's not easy to raise 4 boys with a husband who's gone a lot." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:15 freepwings

11:15

DetroitRedWings:

PHOTO: Nick Lidstrom announces his retirement during a press conference at Joe Louis Arena.

[via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:15 DetroitRedWings

11:16

JoshSlagter:

Lidstrom's getting emotional talking about wife Annika raising his four children. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:16 JoshSlagter

11:16

freepwings:

LIdstrom "I take a lot of pride in how hard I worked, in representing my country, and in representing Detroit." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:16 freepwings

11:16

TomLeyden:

Thanking Annika is when he gets most emotional - not a typical 9-5 job. #RedWings [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:16 TomLeyden

11:16

freepwings:

"I take a lot of pride in being a player that comes from Detroit." - Lidstrom [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:16 freepwings

11:16

DetroitRedWings:

Lidstrom: "I take a lot of pride in not only being a Red Wing, but being a player that comes from Detroit." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:16 DetroitRedWings

11:16

JoshSlagter:

Lidstrom: I just don't have enough to carry me through at the high level I want to play at. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:16 JoshSlagter

11:17

freepwings:

"It's not that the tank is completely empty. I just don't have enough to carry me through...retiring today allows me to walk away with pride [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:17 freepwings

11:17

DetroitRedWings:

Lidstrom: "Retiring today allows me to walk away from the game with pride, rather than have the game walk away from me." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:17 DetroitRedWings

11:17

freepwings:

Lidstrom done with his part, owner to Mike Ilitch now [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:17 freepwings

11:17

freepwings:

Ilitch "It's one of the most emotional days in Red Wing history with Nick retiring and all you people showing your respect" [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:17 freepwings

11:17

DetroitRedWings:

Mr. I: "It's one of the most emotional days in Red Wing history." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:17 DetroitRedWings

11:18

TomLeyden:

Ilitch- one of the most emotional days in #RedWings history. Nick has been a rock of Gibraltor. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:18 TomLeyden

11:18

freepwings:

Ilitch "Nick has been a Rock of Gibraltar. A solid leader. The word perfect comes up. " [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:18 freepwings

11:18

DetroitRedWings:

Mr. I: "Nick has been a Rock of Gibraltar for us. He has just been a solid winner." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:18 DetroitRedWings

11:18

freepwings:

Ilitch "No variations. Get out there, get the job done, be a professional. Don't do things that will hurt your reputation/team." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:18 freepwings

11:20

freepwings:

Ilitch "Kenny and I talked a lot about this day.. how to honor Nick... I'll say a few words." turning it over to Ken Holland [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:20 freepwings

11:20

DetroitRedWings:

RT @riger1984: Ilitch talking about Nick being almost perfect. Leadership, doing things right, never doing anything to diminish his rep ... [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:20 DetroitRedWings

11:20

freepwings:

Ilitch "We've got the no. 1 player and no. 1 general manager." Nice segue from Ilitch to Holland [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:20 freepwings

11:21

freepwings:

Holland "I've been dreading this day since I became general manager." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:21 freepwings

11:21

DetroitRedWings:

Ken Holland to Nick: "Thank you for 20 incredible years of service to our organization, our city." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:21 DetroitRedWings

11:21

freepwings:

Holland: "When you think about Nick, it's about class, everything he did was first class." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:21 freepwings

11:21

TomLeyden:

Holland - I've been dreading this day since I became GM in 1997. Thank you for 20 incredible years of service to organization and our city [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:21 TomLeyden

11:21

freepwings:

Holland "Nick is no maintenance. He's only in coach's office when we call him in and ask how we can get better." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:21 freepwings

11:22

freepwings:

Holland "Nick has been the most valuable player of his era." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:22 freepwings

11:22

AnsarKhanMLive:

Holland: "I've been dreading this day since I became general manager in 1997." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:22 AnsarKhanMLive

11:22

DetroitRedWings:

Ken Holland: "What words can be used to describe an incredible career?" [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:22 DetroitRedWings

11:23

freepwings:

Holland "Nick ... is so stoic. Been an incredible role model for city, team... game losing tremendous ambassador today." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:23 freepwings

11:23

DetroitRedWings:

Miller, Abdelkader and Draper look on during Lidstrom's retirement press conference.

[via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:23 DetroitRedWings

11:24

AnsarKhanMLive:

Ilitch: "It's one of the most emotional days in Red Wing history." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:24 AnsarKhanMLive

11:24

DetroitRedWings:

Opening statements by Lidstrom, Ilitch and Holland have concluded. The press conference is now in a media Q and A. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:24 DetroitRedWings

11:27

DetroitRedWings:

Lidstrom: "I didn't want to lose that level of play that I have reached and that's why I'm retiring today." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:27 DetroitRedWings

11:27

BrendanSavage:

Red Wings' captain Nicklas Lidstrom announces his retirement after 20 seasons in Detroit | http://MLive.com http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2012/05/red_wings_captain_nicklas_lids_3.html [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:27 BrendanSavage

11:27

freepwings:

Lidstrom says plan is "move back to Sweden. We want to be close to our family." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:27 freepwings

11:28

freepwings:

Lidstrom on next career move "I'd like to remain with organiz. somehow" but didn't get specific [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:28 freepwings

11:28

DetroitRedWings:

Lidstrom said his family plans to move back to Sweden. Notes that Detroit is a second home to him. Hopes to have future with organization. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:28 DetroitRedWings

11:28

TBLightning:

GM Steve Yzerman: "I would like to congratulate Nicklas on an amazing career as he retires today." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:28 TBLightning

11:29

AnsarKhanMLive:

Lidstrom said he will move back to Sweden to be closer to family but said he would like to remain in organization in some capacity. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:29 AnsarKhanMLive

11:31

AnsarKhanMLive:

Lidstrom said wife told him if he wanted to play another year they could make it work. But he said he didn't want to lose his level of play. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:31 AnsarKhanMLive

11:32

JoshSlagter:

Lidstrom: #RedWings have emerging leaders in locker room. Zetterberg was our best player by far in the playoffs. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:32 JoshSlagter

11:33

DetroitRedWings:

From @DetroitRedWings.com: Lidstrom retires after 20 seasons. http://bit.ly/LJOxdQ [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:33 DetroitRedWings

11:33

JoshSlagter:

Lidstrom: Injury slowed me down, but didn't sway me one way or the other on retirement. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:33 JoshSlagter

11:34

AnsarKhanMLive:

Lidstrom said ankle injury late in year didn't influence decision. Said he doesn't have that drive in him. Doesn't want to take shortcuts [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:34 AnsarKhanMLive

11:35

DetroitRedWings:

Lidstrom on his teammates: "We were a very tight group and I think that's something I'm going to miss." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:35 DetroitRedWings

11:35

cotsonika:

Key quote of the whole press conference right there. Lidstrom: "I can't cheat myself." He was going to play only if he could be the best. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:35 cotsonika

11:35

freepwings:

Lidstrom on WC alum game "haven't been approached. Haven't given it much thought." [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:35 freepwings

11:36

JoshSlagter:

Lidstrom: I feel very comfortable with my decision. ... Right now, not considering coming back for a half-season, or anything like that. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:36 JoshSlagter

11:36

AnsarKhanMLive:

Lidstrom nixed notion of coming back midway through the season, like Forsberg. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:36 AnsarKhanMLive

11:36

cotsonika:

I can't see Lidstrom coming back someday. He is not a Forsberg. It's not his style, and he has no unfinished business. He's done for good. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:36 cotsonika

11:38

dchesnokov:

Very happy that Lidstrom talked about the pride and importance of playing for the National Team. A lot of fans still don't get it. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:38 dchesnokov

11:38

TomLeyden:

01 Norris was special because he edged Bourque. 02 season stands out - cup Norris conn smythe 08 being able to hand cup to Mr I [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:38 TomLeyden

11:39

DetroitRedWings:

Lidstrom: "It's going to be special, but it wasn't big enough to sway me to play another year." (On WC having impact on his decision) [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:39 DetroitRedWings

11:39

JoshSlagter:

RT @nickbaumgardner: The Big House wasn't big enough to keep Lidstrom in Detroit one more year. ... Time for more expansion, it seems. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:39 JoshSlagter

11:40

DetroitRedWings:

Lidstrom said that the #WinterClassic will be special for those who are going to play, but it ultimately didn't sway his decision. [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:40 DetroitRedWings

11:40

971theticketxyt:

Lidstrom on accolades ”being the first to hand the cup to Mr. I in 08 was special” [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:40 971theticketxyt

11:40

JoshSlagter:

Lidstrom on next captain: Zetterberg has been a leader for a few years, Kronwall, Filppula ... one of those guys "for sure." #RedWings [via Twitter]

Thursday May 31, 2012 11:40 JoshSlagter

11:41