Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom may be close to achieving another milestone in his amazing hockey career. If Lidstrom continues to play at his current level and, barring no major injuries, Lidstrom could win his seventh Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman.
Such a milestone would finally place him in a class above such outstanding NHL defenseman as Denis Potvin, Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey and Larry Robinson, who have won almost two decades of Norris Trophy’s as the best defensemen in the NHL.
Although Lidstrom has won more Norris Trophies than the aforementioned hall of famers, there is still heated debate on how he would fare in a face-to-face showdown with the accomplished group, who all played against each other in another era.
If Lidstrom wins his seventh Norris he will be tied with Doug Harvey and one behind the legendary Bobby Orr. Lidstrom is defying odds, confounding hockey pundits and his critics throughout the NHL with consistent defensive play, as well as his offensive contributions and solid leadership. Also surprising has been the play of the Detroit Red Wings, the team that Lidstrom captains.
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Detroit Red Wings: Nicklas Lidstrom Could Win Seventh Norris This Season
November 22nd, 2010 by Warren Shaw Leave a reply »
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