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Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg retires

Henrik Zetterberg met with the media on Friday morning at Wings' training camp to discuss his retirement  from the NHL due to a back condition.
Henrik Zetterberg met with the media on Friday morning at Wings' training camp to discuss his retirement from the NHL due to a back condition.
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Henrik Zetterberg was selected by the Red Wings in the seventh round (No. 210 overall) in the 1999 NHL Draft.
Henrik Zetterberg was  selected by the Red Wings in the seventh round (No. 210 overall) in the 1999 NHL Draft.
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Henrik Zetterberg had 22 goals and 22 assists in 79 goals during his first season with the Red Wings in 2002-03.
Henrik Zetterberg had 22 goals and 22 assists in 79 goals during his first season with the Red Wings in 2002-03.
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Detroit Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg points to the fans as he and the rest of the Red Wings celebrate after the end the last NHL game at Joe Louis Arena, in Detroit, April 9, 2017.
Detroit Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg points to the fans as he and the rest of the Red Wings celebrate after the end the last NHL game at Joe Louis Arena, in Detroit, April 9, 2017.
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Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg and Toronto's Nazem Kadri battle for the puck during the Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, January 1, 2014.
Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg and Toronto's Nazem Kadri battle for the puck during the Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, January 1, 2014.
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Playoff MVP Henrik Zetterberg lifts the 2008 Stanley Cup after the final buzzer of a 3-2 Cup-clinching victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Red Wings won the series 4-2.
Playoff MVP Henrik Zetterberg lifts the 2008 Stanley Cup after the final buzzer of a 3-2 Cup-clinching victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Red Wings won the series 4-2.
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Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg carries his Conn Smythe Trophy
off of the plane. The Detroit Red Wings, Stanley Cup champions, are welcomed home with a party at ASIG General Aviation Services at Metro Airport in Romulus on June 4, 2008 after winning the Cup in Pittsburgh.
Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg carries his Conn Smythe Trophy off of the plane. The Detroit Red Wings, Stanley Cup champions, are welcomed home with a party at ASIG General Aviation Services at Metro Airport in Romulus on June 4, 2008 after winning the Cup in Pittsburgh.
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Detroit Red Wings left wing Henrik Zetterberg skates onto the ice for pre-game introductions before the start a game against the Boston Bruins at Joe Louis Arena on Oct. 9, 2014.
Detroit Red Wings left wing Henrik Zetterberg skates onto the ice for pre-game introductions before the start a game against the Boston Bruins at Joe Louis Arena on Oct. 9, 2014.
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Detroit Red Wing Henrik Zetterberg promotes his Royal Swedish Snowballs, a confection from his native Sweden, at Just Baked in Royal Oak, September 5, 2012.
Detroit Red Wing Henrik Zetterberg promotes his Royal Swedish Snowballs, a confection from his native Sweden, at Just Baked in Royal Oak, September 5, 2012.
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Henrik Zetterberg performs strength and conditioning exercises at Barwis Methods Training Center in Plymouth, January 14, 2013.
Henrik Zetterberg performs strength and conditioning exercises at Barwis Methods Training Center in Plymouth, January 14, 2013.
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Henrik Zetterberg skates out onto the ice to the welcome of fans during the pre-game ceremony before the start of a game against the Dallas Stars at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, January 22, 2013.
Henrik Zetterberg skates out onto the ice to the welcome of fans during the pre-game ceremony before the start of a game against the Dallas Stars at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, January 22, 2013.
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Zetterberg gathers pucks before warmups at Joe Louis Arena on December 17, 2016.
Zetterberg gathers pucks before warmups at Joe Louis Arena on December 17, 2016.
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Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg hangs from the crossbar after running into Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury. He was whistled for goaltender interference in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2009.
Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg hangs from the crossbar after running into Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury. He was whistled for goaltender interference in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2009.
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Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg comes out of the tunnel for the start of the period.
Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg comes out of the tunnel for the start of the period.
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The Swedish contingent of the team pose with the various trophies won throughout the 2008 postseason. From left are Tomas Holmstrom, Andreas Lilja, Henrik Zetterberg, Nicklas Lidstrom, Mikael Samuelsson, Niklas Kronwall, and Johan Franzen
The Swedish contingent of the team pose with the various trophies won throughout the 2008 postseason.   From left are Tomas Holmstrom, Andreas Lilja, Henrik Zetterberg, Nicklas Lidstrom, Mikael Samuelsson, Niklas Kronwall, and Johan Franzen
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Captain Henrik Zetterberg high-fives the fans while walking down the red carpet before the final game at Joe Louis Arena against the New Jersey Devils April 1, 2017.
Captain Henrik Zetterberg high-fives the fans while walking down the red carpet before the final game at Joe Louis Arena against the New Jersey Devils April 1, 2017.
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Red Wing captain Henrik Zetterberg is introduced at the postgame ceremony during the final game at Joe Louis Arena.
Red Wing captain Henrik Zetterberg is introduced at the postgame ceremony during the final game at Joe Louis Arena.
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Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg chats with Noah Simms, 3, of Detroit, during the Detroit Red Wings annual visit to Children ' s Hospital in Detroit, Dec. 12, 2017.
Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg chats with Noah Simms, 3, of Detroit, during the Detroit Red Wings annual visit to Children's Hospital in Detroit, Dec. 12, 2017.
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Jaxon Drake, of Chesterfield, finds himself a little shy as Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg tries to give him a stuffed bear while visiting patients at Children ' s Hospital of Michigan.
Jaxon Drake, of Chesterfield, finds himself a little shy as Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg tries to give him a stuffed bear while visiting patients at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
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Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg is introduced before the start of the first regular season game at Little Caesars Arena against the Minnesota Wild on Oct. 5, 2017.
Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg is introduced before the start of the first regular season game at Little Caesars Arena against the Minnesota Wild on Oct. 5, 2017.
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Detroit Red Wings left wing Henrik Zetterberg (40) and Detroit Red Wings right wing Tomas Jurco (26) have a laugh during the 2017 Scotiabank NHL Centennial Classic practice day for The Detroit Red Wings at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto on Dec. 30, 2016.
Detroit Red Wings left wing Henrik Zetterberg (40) and Detroit Red Wings right wing Tomas Jurco (26) have a laugh during the 2017 Scotiabank NHL Centennial Classic practice day for The Detroit Red Wings at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto on Dec. 30, 2016.
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Red Wings Hall of Fame Alex Delvecchio participates in a ceremonial puck drop with New York center John Tavares and Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg before the start of the game Feb. 21, 2017.
Red Wings Hall of Fame Alex Delvecchio participates in a ceremonial puck drop with New York center John Tavares and Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg before the start of the game Feb. 21, 2017.
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Henrik Zetterberg poses in the tunnel at Joe Louis Arena on April 1, 2008.
Henrik Zetterberg poses in the tunnel at Joe Louis Arena on April 1, 2008.
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Detroit ' s Henrik Zetterberg gets the game winning goal past Phoenix goalie Mike Smith during the overtime shootout Jan. 12, 2012.
 Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg gets the game winning goal past Phoenix goalie Mike Smith during the overtime shootout Jan. 12, 2012.
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Red Wings players (from left) Justin Abdelkader, Dylan Larkin, Niklas Kronwall and captain Henrik Zetterberg at left in gray, before the ceremony. Ceremonial ribbon cutting for Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sept. 5, 2017. 
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Red Wings players (from left) Justin Abdelkader, Dylan Larkin, Niklas Kronwall and captain Henrik Zetterberg at left in gray, before the ceremony. Ceremonial ribbon cutting for Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sept. 5, 2017. (Robin Buckson / The Detroit News)
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The facemark of center Henrik Zetterberg fogs up as he stretches before the workout in Traverse City on Sept. 15, 2017
The facemark of center Henrik Zetterberg fogs up as he stretches before the workout in Traverse City on Sept. 15, 2017
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Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg assesses the situation against the Carolina Hurricanes at Joe Louis Arena Oct. 27, 2015.
Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg assesses the situation against the Carolina Hurricanes at Joe Louis Arena Oct. 27, 2015.
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Assistant coach Pat Ferschweiler, head coach Jeff Blashill, and captain Henrik Zetterberg chat after practice in Traverse City Sept. 17, 2017.
Assistant coach Pat Ferschweiler, head coach Jeff Blashill, and captain Henrik Zetterberg chat after practice in Traverse City Sept. 17, 2017.
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Detroit Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg speaks about next season after the team missess the playoffs during a news conference at Little Caesars Arena on April 10, 2018.
Detroit Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg speaks about next season after the team missess the playoffs during a news conference at Little Caesars Arena on April 10, 2018.
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Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg, left, and center Pavel Datsyuk wait their turn during warmups.
Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg, left, and center Pavel Datsyuk wait their turn during warmups.
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Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg laughs as he picks out sticks.
Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg laughs as he picks out sticks.
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Red Wing Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay shakes hands with Henrik Zetterberg after performing a ceremonial puck drop.
Red Wing Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay shakes hands with Henrik Zetterberg after performing a ceremonial puck drop.
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