Per Babcock: Lidstrom hit in ankle with puck, think he'll play Tuesday
Lidstrom could miss tomorrow's game. The future Hall-of-Fame defenseman is enjoying another stellar season with 10 goals and 31 points in 62 games.
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Nick Lidstrom is over flu and plans to play Tuesday for #RedWings
Expect Lidstrom to play tomorrow night.
Nick Lidstrom took part in #Wings skate this morning but left early because he's feeling sick. He's a game-time decision.
Lidstrom could draw out tonight and further rest over the break. The current Norris Trophy winner has 10 goals and 28 points through 49 games. If he can't play, look for Jakub Kindl to get back into the lineup.
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Orr has long been in a class by himself as the greatest defenseman in hockey history. And now Lidstrom, entering his 20th season, potentially his last, has an opportunity to tie Orr’s seemingly unreachable record of eight Norris Trophies as the NHL’s best defenseman.
With another superb season, Lidstrom can tie the record of eight Norris Trophies. Last season the future Hall-of-Famer scored 16 goals ans 62 points over 82 games, making the point that he can continue to play at an elite level despite his age.
But now, on Monday, June 20, 2011, a wave of relief has crashed through Detroit, Michigan, parts of Canada, and anywhere else around the world where there are Detroit Red Wings fans. $6.2 million is the price tag, the same as last year.