Thu 6/16/11 1:36 PM

Nicklas Lidstrom is expected to inform the Red Wings if he will be back next season before the NHL Awards on June 22nd. The Detroit defender is a finalist for the Norris Trophy (top defenseman), the Lady Byng Trophy (sportsmanship) and the Mark Messier Leadership Award. Several of his teammates and members of the organization believe he will play another year, but he hasn't given an official word on his decision yet. We'll keep you posted.