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when did Nicklas Lidström retire?
On 31 May 2012, Lidstrom announced his retirement from the NHL.
why did he retire?
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what did he do after retiring?
On 8 July 2012, Lidstrom was named a scout for the Red Wings.
was he considered successful?
Washington Capitals defenceman John Carlson described Lidstrom as "one of the game's all-time greats on and off the ice..
did he receive any awards?
On 28 February 2014, Lidstrom was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.
what was notable during his retirement?
During the 2013-14 season, Lidstrom had his number 5 jersey retired by the Red Wings.

Question: in what other ways was he successful?
Self-contained rewrite: Other than having his jersey retired, in what other ways was Nicklas Lidström successful?