Nicklas Lidstrom

Nicklas Lidström, often referred to as "The Perfect Human," epitomized excellence and consistency throughout his 20-season NHL career, all with the Detroit Red Wings. Drafted 53rd overall in 1989, the Swedish defenseman became a cornerstone of Detroit's success, contributing to four Stanley Cup championships (1997, 1998, 2002, 2008).

Lidström's exceptional vision, positioning, and leadership earned him seven James Norris Memorial Trophies, recognizing him as the league's top defenseman. In 2002, he made history as the first European-born player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.

His remarkable career totals include 1,564 games played and 1,142 points, making him one of the highest-scoring defensemen ever.

Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015, Lidström's legacy endures as a paragon of professionalism and skill.

Lidstrom's Awards and Records

• World Championship gold medal winner (Sweden, 1991).
• 4x Stanley Cup winner (1997, 1998, 2002, and 2008).
• 7x Norris Trophy winner (2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011).
• Conn Smythe Trophy winner (2002).
• Olympic gold medal winner (Sweden, 2006)
• Olympic All-Star team (2006).
• Member of the Triple Gold Club.
• 2x Viking Award winner (2000 and 2006).
• Inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame – 2014
• Detroit Red Wings #5 retired on 6 March 2014
• Inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame – 2014[46][47]
• Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame – 2015
• Introduced into the IIHF All-Time Sweden Team - 2020

NHL Records

• NHL All-Rookie Team (1992).
• 12x NHL All-Star Game (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009*, 2011).
• 10x NHL first All-Star team member (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011).
• 2x NHL Second All-Star Team member (2009, 2010).
• NHL 2000s All-Decade First Team (2009)

NHL Teams

Detroit Red Wings (1991-2012)