"He has had a fantastic career with the Red Wings and has been a leader and role model for many years. A tough player to meet where the opponents have always had to keep track of when he was on the ice, writes "Lidas" in a text message to SVT Sport.
Lidström and Kronwall played together in Detroit for 13 years, several of them in the same back pair. In 2008, they participated in winning the Stanley Cup together.
“He has a professional attitude with a strong character. He has struggled with bad knees for several years but never complained, ”Lidström recalls.
Kronwall will remain in Detroit as advisor to the club's general manager Steve Yzerman.
"Fun that he stays in the organization as an adviser".