Kronwall is done -- the real end of an era
While many Red Wings fans won't be surprised, and perhaps even relieved by Kronwall's decision to retire, let's not forget he was a huge part of a very good Red Wings team between 2006 and 2012. Without Kronwall, the Red Wings probably don't have the depth to go to back-to-back Stanley Cup finals in 2008-09. Kronwall was the ultimate Red Wings' sleeper draft pick out of Sweden. He played a total 953 career NHL games (83 goals, 349 assists) and another 109 playoff games (5 goals, 42 assists). So if Zetterberg's retirement felt like the end to that team, well then here's the real, official, end.