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Because in Detroit, at that era, there were a lot of cars with a hole in it.
I really don't understand until a year or so what he really means, but he was a fun guy to be around.
Yeah.
Just to think of what you were through to have somebody like on your side helping.
That's I can understand.
I can understand it.
And your second year Lidstrom came.
I don't know if you'd played against him in world championships.
Did you know anything about the dominance you were going to witness the next 20 years?
That's a good question.
Of course.
Of course.
Yes, of course.
Right away, you can tell.
On a serious note, I saw Nick first time in my life at Joe Luis Arena inside of the locker room.
He was a very dry, well-built hockey player.
But as far as playing against him, no.
Before Red Wings, I didn't see him and I did not play against him.
But since first stride, when we played summer hockey, just to get ready for the training camp, you can tell how smooth he was.
I can tell you, he was better than me.