Overview
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: Captain Fantastic 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.
Full Product Details
Author: Nicklas Lidstrom ,
Gunnar Nordstrom ,
Bob Duff
Publisher: Triumph Books
Imprint: Triumph Books
Dimensions:
Width: 0.60cm
, Height: 15.20cm
, Length: 22.80cm
Weight: 0.596kg
ISBN: 9781629375359
ISBN 10: 1629375357
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 October 2019
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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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
Author Information
NICKLAS LIDSTROM won four Stanley Cups and seven Norris Trophies during his 20 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015. GUNNAR NORDSTROM is a Los Angeles-based journalist covering the NHL for the Expressen newspaper in Sweden. He is the author of several books, including Lidstrom: Captain Fantastic, published by Sportforlaget. BOB DUFF has written extensively for the Windsor Star, MSNBC.com, and Hockey Weekly. He is the author of several books about hockey, including If These Walls Could Talk: Detroit Red Wings, with Ken Daniels.
