from Pierre LeBrun of The Athltic,
Imagine that conversation 20 years ago in 2002, around the time Steve Yzerman and Nicklas Lidstrom were winning a third Stanley Cup together, picturing a day when both Red Wings legends would be in the front office together.
Two legendary Red Wings captains. Two of the greatest NHL players of all time. Two people as humble as they come. Both in the same front office.
Could it really happen?
Honestly, Monday’s announcement that Lidstrom had been hired by Detroit as vice president of hockey operations kind of took your breath away.