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"I don't even want to think about the Red Wings without Nick Lidstrom," Holland said on a conference call. "You're talking about an incredible player, an incredible leader, an important part of the team at an important position. Obviously, if we lost both, it would probably be devastating. These are special players."

Fortunately, Holland doesn't have to think about it for at least one more year.

Both Lidstrom and Holland are in Las Vegas for Wednesday's NHL Awards ceremony. Lidstrom is a finalist for what would be his seventh Norris Trophy as the league's top defenseman. He is also a finalist for the Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct and the Mark Messier Leadership Award.