Growing up in Vasteras, Sweden, Nicklas Lidstrom wanted to be just like the NHL's original Swedish superstar.
"Borje Salming was my big hero growing up," Lidstrom said of the former Toronto Maple Leafs all-star defenseman who made his NHL debut in 1973.
For more of Nicklas Lidstrom's 100 Greatest Players bio, please click here.
Growing up in Vasteras, Sweden, Nicklas Lidstrom wanted to be just like the NHL's original Swedish superstar.
"Borje Salming was my big hero growing up," Lidstrom said of the former Toronto Maple Leafs all-star defenseman who made his NHL debut in 1973.
For more of Nicklas Lidstrom's 100 Greatest Players bio, please click here.
NOTES & TRANSACTIONS
- NHL All-Rookie Team (1992)
- NHL First All-Star Team (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011)
- Olympic All-Star Team (2006)
- NHL Second All-Star Team (2009, 2010)
- Played in NHL All-Star Game (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2011)
- Officially announced his retirement, May 31, 2012.
