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
2014 NHL Winter Classic Ted Lindsay dropped the first puck in a ceremonial faceoff between former captains Steve Yzerman of the Red Wings and Darryl Sittler of the Maple Leafs. Vladimir Konstantinov was then helped onto the ice for a rare Russian Five reunion with his former teammates, Sergei Fedorov, Viacheslav Fetisov, Vyacheslav Kozlov and Igor Larionov. Joe Kocur honored his late Bruise Brother by wearing Bob Probert's number 24 in the second alumni game. In the second alumni game, goals by Doug Brown, Chris Chelios, Sergei Fedorov, Nicklas Lidstrom and Brendan Shanahan gave the Red Wings a 5–1 lead early in the second