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
1996 Stanley Cup playoffs faced. Down two games to none, the Red Wings played solidly in Game 3. Detroit defencemen Nicklas Lidstrom and Vladimir Konstantinov combined to score three goals (including a shorthanded goal by Konstantinov) and Detroit won 6–4. In game four the Red Wings outshot the Avalanche 31–17 but lost the game 4–2 thanks to 29 saves made by Patrick Roy. Detroit played with desperation and determination in game five. Inspired by Vladimir Konstantinov's big body check on Avalanche forward Claude Lemieux, the Red Wings went on to win 5–2. The Red Wings victory forced a Game 6 back in Colorado. Game