Five: A Salute to Nicklas Lidstrom

by Bob Duff

A four-time Stanley Cup winner, Red Wings legend Nicklas Lidstrom is widely considered one of the best defenseman in NHL history, having won the Norris Trophy as the league's best defenseman seven times entering elite company, tying Hockey Hall of Fame member Doug Harvey and putting him only behind the incomparable Bobby Orr.

Lidstrom's achievements throughout his 20-season career in Detroit could fill a book. He became the first European-born winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the 2002 Stanley Cup playoffs. He was also the first European-born captain of a Stanley Cup championship team when he guided the Red Wings to the title in 2008.

Five: A Salute to Nicklas Lidstrom is a 192-page publication produced by Olympia Entertainment that chronicles his illustrious pro and international career both with the Red Wings and Team Sweden. Through unique photographs and words, this book captures what Nicklas Lidstrom has meant to a storied franchise, teammates, a legion of loyal fans and the entire hockey world.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Currently the sports columnist for the Windsor Star, Bob Duff has covered the NHL since 1988 and is a contributor to The Hockey News and MSNBC.com. Duff's book credits include: The China Wall: The Timeless Legend of Johnny Bower, Hockey Dynasties, Without Fear, Nine: Salute to Mr. Hockey, On the Wing: A History of the Windsor Spitfires, and The Hockey Hall of Fame MVP Trophies and Winners. Duff lives in LaSalle, Ontario, with his wife Shira and daughter Cecilia. (Courtesy of Biblioasis)

Reviews

[Matt Haynes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an amazing book. Such a great tribute to one of the best hockey players to ever play the game. I'm so glad I read it!