Detroit GM Ken Holland: "Nick has been the best defenseman in the world for several years. He's a great captain and role model who does everything right both on and off the ice. We're proud to have him continue as a Red Wing for another two years."
Detroit goaltender Chris Osgood: "Not to put Nick down, but he does so many things good that it's getting boring for us."
Anaheim defenseman Scott Niedermayer: "It's tough to see anyone better, that's for sure. I don't know what more you can say. He has been recognized a number of times for good reason, because he's a very, very good defenseman. He's a smart player, has great skills, and is a good leader. He is everything that you need to be to be in his situation."
Anaheim defenseman Chris Pronger: "You look at what he has been able to accomplish (in Detroit) from Day One when he got there. All those years – ‘97, ‘98, 2002 – winning (Stanley) Cups. Four, five Norris Trophies, I don't know how many exactly. He's got a lot and he is here every year...every year, he's top-5 in scoring, every year he is up for the Norris Trophy, he doesn't miss a lot of games. He's got a pretty impressive resume."
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