SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Detroit Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom will not make a hasty decision on his future.

Lidstrom said after Saturday's season-ending 2-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks that he doesn't have a timetable on deciding whether he will return next season or retire.

“So fresh coming off this loss I haven’t thought about it yet,'' Lidstrom said. "I’m sure I’ll sit down with Kenny (general manager Holland) here in the next few weeks and just go over things. Nothing is (determined) yet.’’

Many in the organization believe Lidstrom, who turned 40 two weeks ago, will be back. After a slow start, by his standards, he excelled the second half of the season and was strong in the playoffs as well.