Nicklas Grossmann Nicklas Grossmann Nicklas Grossmann (born January 22, 1985) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing with Södertälje SK in the Hockeyallsvenskan (Allsv). Grossmann's professional career began in the Swedish Elite League during the 2003–04 season with Södertälje SK. However, Grossmann only notched two career points in the SEL, both assists, over two seasons. Even so, he was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft in the second round with the 56th overall pick. Grossmann's professional debut in North America came on October 8, 2005, with Stars affiliate the Iowa Stars. It was
History of the Detroit Red Wings to take the series. Continuing the shakeup of the Red Wings roster, the off-season saw the departure of Brendan Shanahan and the return of Dominik Hasek, while Steve Yzerman announced his retirement after a 23-season Hall of Fame-caliber career with the Wings, at the time having played the second most games in history all with a single team (behind fellow Red Wing Alex Delvecchio and later also surpassed by Nicklas Lidstrom). Yzerman retired with the additional distinction of having been the longest-serving team captain in NHL history. The Red Wings opened the 2006–07 season with Nicklas Lidstrom as the new