Nicklas Lidstrom

Overview

An essential read for all hockey fans, featuring rare color photos from Lidstrom's personal collection

Nicklas Lidstrom is nothing short of a Hockeytown deity, and his number 5 hangs high in Detroit as a symbol of leadership, longevity, and unparalleled defensive talent. The beloved Red Wings captain opens up about his life and career for the first time in the English language in this authorized biography which spans the Hall of Famer's entire NHL journey. Nicklas Lidstrom: The Pursuit of Perfection takes fans on a memorable tour which includes Lidstrom's early life in Sweden, his 20 season in Detroit and four Stanley Cup championships, and his taste of Olympic gold with the Tre Konor. It also includes insights on more personal matters and unique challenges Lidstrom faced as well as photos from Lidstrom's personal collection.

Reviews

"Nicklas Lidstrom is the greatest player I ever played with. He was just consistently the workhorse of our hockey team, kind of the backbone of the whole team." —STEVE YZERMAN, longtime Detroit Red Wings captain

"Nick Lidstrom is a true role model. He's someone for our community, for Hockeytown, to trust, to admire, to respect. As good of a player as he was, he was a better man and better teammate." —MIKE BABCOCK, former Red Wings head coach

"I'm aware of what a big part Nick played in my career, both on and off the ice. I have not played with anyone better. Just look at what he has accomplished. It's mind-boggling." —HENRIK ZETTERBERG, former Red Wings captain

"He was just a wonderful player. One of a kind. As to who's the best ever, it's tough to rate this guy here and that guy there. I will say I don't rate anyone ahead of Lidstrom." —SCOTTY BOWMAN, former Red Wings head coach

"I don't think people realize, still, how good he really was. There's no one like him, and there probably never will be another guy like him." —NIKLAS KRONWALL, Red Wings defenseman

"He is the best I ever played against. If you go back 100 years and start counting Bobby Orr and others, Lidstrom is top five, for sure. But during my career, and if you include Shea Weber, Zdeno Chara, and Drew Doughty, my No. 1 is Nicklas Lidstrom." —EVGENI MALKIN, Pittsburgh Penguins forward

"The mark Nick left on the NHL and the hockey world is that he was a picture of perfection. Not only was Nick one of the best players to ever play his position, but he is also one of the greatest gentlemen to ever play in the NHL." —PIERRE McGUIRE, analyst for the NHL on NBC

"Nick Lidstrom was obviously a legend in this league and in the hockey world. He was somebody I looked up to as a young player. I really wanted to be him. I'm not close to being there, but I'm working hard at it." —DREW DOUGHTY, Los Angeles Kings defenseman