SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic.../704250356/1128 Towards the bottom... Hip healing Defenseman Niklas Kronwall (hip) is getting closer to returning. Kronwall, who was injured March 30, could play in the conference finals or Stanley Cup Finals. "Our goal here is to play long enough so he can play this year," Babcock said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 Great! The guys should be even more motivated to advance after these news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bender 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 (edited) I'm not so sure that would be a positive thing, defense seems to be working well already with the pain train at full steam ahead. Don't get me wrong, it's great if he can be available, but I think we can get along without him just fine. Edited April 25, 2007 by Bender Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetter is Better 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 I wish Kronner was able to play against the Flames. I'd love to see him line some one up and drop them (some one like Lankow, Iginla, or McLennan ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDDYGIBBY5 1 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 I'm probably never going to hear the end of it for saying this, but Lilja looked pretty good during the flames series. He played tough, smart, and used his size like I have never seen before. I wouldn't rush Kronwall back too fast and risk a more serious injury. Lilja has gotten the job done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwfan007 18 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 everybody played well for the wings, except sammy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenova0 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 Any details on Lebda? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 Great news !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CdnWingsFanEh 2 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 I'm probably never going to hear the end of it for saying this, but Lilja looked pretty good during the flames series. He played tough, smart, and used his size like I have never seen before. I wouldn't rush Kronwall back too fast and risk a more serious injury. Lilja has gotten the job done. No, no. You're right. He's been playing good through the p/o's. I don't think too many people would argue that. He's a different player from last playoffs. Heck, from regualr season. Maybe sitting out for a good chunk of the season lit a fire under his @$$! I say keep things like they are. If it ain't broke, don't fiix. it. Ok, maybe drop Sammy if we need to, no problems there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 I'm probably never going to hear the end of it for saying this, but Lilja looked pretty good during the flames series. He played tough, smart, and used his size like I have never seen before. I wouldn't rush Kronwall back too fast and risk a more serious injury. Lilja has gotten the job done. I agree Lillypads looked pretty good against Calgary, I would still rather have Kronner though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henkka 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 Yes, Lilly has been good. If Kronner comes back, he would be paired with Chelios. Lidas - Danny Lilly - Schneids Kronner - Chelly Damn pretty D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 Kronwall , before he went down was playing terribly. I'll take Lilja/Lebda/Quincey , we dont need Kronwall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 Leave him out. We are fine now. No need to even look ahead that far. Should we get there though, I dont think he should play. We are doing fine defensively. I would rather have him on the point on the pp over Samuelsson though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 Too bad we couldnt have an 8 man Defence roatation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BringHomeTheCup! 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 I just don't see Kronwall coming back that soon. Yes, his injury may be fully healed by then, but that would also leave him at about 2 months without any game action, and who knows how much skating he will be able to do on his own before practicing with the team. I just can't see him being ready before the Cup Finals. He maybe healthy for the Confrence Finals, but not in shape. I agree with whomever posted that Lilja was good last series. I'll take that a step further, I think he was our most consistant player in the series. Yes Cleary had a great series. But every shift Lilja was solid. I am very impressed with his play. I think he has earned more ice time, and with the uncertianty of Lebda, I think Lilja will get an opportunity to prove his worth. Let's hear it for The Pain Train!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glasgowcelticwing 18 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 Kronner will be back to play for us in the Stanley Cup Finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 Would he even get his spot back? You can't sit Lilja because he was awesome against the Flames, especially in Game 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glasgowcelticwing 18 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 Would he even get his spot back? You can't sit Lilja because he was awesome against the Flames, especially in Game 6. I can't actually see him get back in the team, There's no way that they can sit Lilja or Lebda the way they've been playing, and the rest of the guy's are a lock. Quincey had a great game the other night too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CloudConnected 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 The only way I could see him getting his job back for sure is if Lebda's still out and Quincey is playing. Quincey looked alright in there, but he just can't log the minutes at this point that Kronwall can. Kronner being back would be a huge help to Lids, Cheli, Matt, and Dany. On top of that, we can take Sammy off of the point on the powerplay, because Kronwall can move the puck there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zetterbergfuturemvp 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 as far as i know lilja isnt that fast of a skate , trust me you guys will miss kronwall this in this series cause the sharks players will have no problems going around lilja , as good as he'd played round 1 id much rather have kronwall , he's one of our top prospects guys , he's a much better player overall then lilja Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BringHomeTheCup! 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 as far as i know lilja isnt that fast of a skate , trust me you guys will miss kronwall this in this series cause the sharks players will have no problems going around lilja , as good as he'd played round 1 id much rather have kronwall , he's one of our top prospects guys , he's a much better player overall then lilja Lilja isn't that slow, Calgary is just as fast as a team, as San Jose is. Lilja will do just fine. Playing d isn't all about speed, look at Nick, he doesn't exactly have Pavel Bure speed, but he does ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoupGuru 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 You can't take the risk of waiting for Kronwall to get back into playing shape. Not unless you're up in the series 3-0. Why play someone who's not in game shape, who wasn't exactly reliable to begin with, and at the expense of others who have showed they know what it takes to win games in the playoffs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted April 25, 2007 http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic.../704250356/1128 Towards the bottom... With how Lilja's been playing, I'd scratch Kronwall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BringHomeTheCup! 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 With how Lilja's been playing, I'd scratch Kronwall. Hah, in that photo, it looks like matty jr. just corked one of daddy's head. Judging by the look on the elder matty's face, it musta hurt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schneids_is_awesome 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 Any details on Lebda? ESPN is reporting that Lebda will be out for game one with a sore ankle and concussion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
