Nicklas Lidstrom

Getting the band back together again, that term has a lot of nostalgic charm to it. And if the hiring of Nicklas Lidstrom, as the Red Wings vice-president of hockey operations helps lead to a trip to the Stanley Cup Final, then this could be a stroke of genius on former teammate Steve Yzerman's part. At the moment, this is the first step in Lidstrom becoming a part of the hockey world and the Detroit Red Wings.

Being a long time Detroit Red Wings fan I have had the chance to see some of the greatest players to ever play the sport of Hockey.  Last night saw two of those greats inducted into the hall of fame, Nicklas Lidstrom and Sergei Fedorov.

Last night was the official retirement of Detroit Red Wings Defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom.  Being a life long Red Wings fan it was great to see his number #5 raised to the rafters with all the other legends the Wings have had over the years.