5Nicklas Lidstrom – Net worth: $60 million
Erik Nicklas Lidstrom, born in April 28, 1970, is a Swedish former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 20 seasons for the Detroit Red Wings, which he captained for the final 6 seasons of his career.
Lidstrom has a net worth of $60 million, earned playing for Skogsbo SK and VIK Vasteras HK of the Swedish Elitserien for 3 seasons.
In 1989, the player was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings and has played in all the playoffs with the team for his 20 seasons, with the exception of the 1994-95 dispute between the NHLPA and the NHL.
The NHL player has won numerous awards and trophies, including World Championship Gold Medal Winner for Sweden, 7-time winner of the Norris Trophy, 12-time NHL All Star and 2002 Conne Smythe Trophy.
After he retirement in 2012, Nicklas Lidstrom became a scout for the Detroit Red Wings.
