high_stick69 7 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 So this guy is 6'5" and 225lbs? Can he skate? or handle the puck? Who is this guy and what is his story? Anyone who will threaten to keep a place on the roster? Let's hope he cracks some skulls and makes the front of the Wings net a very very unfriendly place to be! :punch: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agalloch Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 he's huge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Hopefully Ericsson is as tough in the NHL as he seems to indicate in the AHL. He looks like he could be that physical defenseman the Wings have lacked for so long. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do up in the NHL. I hope he is physical, and fights, as he'd make a great replacement of Lilja. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 He should've taken his gloves of sooner. Also, #24 on the Blackhawks? Was he fighting Probert? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Hopefully Ericsson is as tough in the NHL as he seems to indicate in the AHL. He looks like he could be that physical defenseman the Wings have lacked for so long. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do up in the NHL. I hope he is physical, and fights, as he'd make a great replacement of Lilja. he's really not that physical and he rarely fights and usually isn't the aggressor when he does Quincey is far physical than Ericsson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockey&beer 16 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 If you check out his info on RedWingsCentral all of the scouts/coaches are pretty pumped about this guy. I have caught the Griffs a couple of times this season and he seems to be the real deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 (edited) Any danger of waivers or is he still safe? EDIT: On the way back down I mean. Edited February 21, 2008 by Earthhuman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
high_stick69 7 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Oh hell yeah! Seems like the guy has a much needed mean streak. I thought we might see some of that in the Wings/ Avs game. We really need some of that passion/controlled hatred in our game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HudlerRULES 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 OMG i hope the first thing Erriccson does is get in a fight. He beat the crap out of that guy LOL. Very big of 2 guys to go after one of ours but Erriccson was having none of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HudlerRULES 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Any danger of waivers or is he still safe? Well from what i have seen Ericsson is untouchable. He will not be traded any time because he is our top prospect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Any danger of waivers or is he still safe? EDIT: On the way back down I mean. He's safe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Boy am I pumped to this guy! And he is playing his first game against the physical flames, lets hope we see something special from him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
high_stick69 7 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Boy am I pumped to this guy! And he is playing his first game against the physical flames, lets hope we see something special from him I hope he beats up Phanuef!! yeah baby! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Im stoked to see him play in Vancouver on Sat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Please say that was a stream of blood flying off the guy's face... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Hopefully Ericsson is as tough in the NHL as he seems to indicate in the AHL. He looks like he could be that physical defenseman the Wings have lacked for so long. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do up in the NHL. I hope he is physical, and fights, as he'd make a great replacement of Lilja. God, Kp! What does Lilja have to do, ******* murder someone in a fight before you start respecting his fighting prowess? It's not his fault that no one has wanted to fight him ever since he fell on top of Chris Neil. Another reason for him not fighting in a while is that the last few teams we played scratched their top enforcers for small fish like Ott, Lapperierre, etc. He didn't want to spotpick against lesser fighters, that's all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babygorilla 1 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Please say that was a stream of blood flying off the guy's face... I was thinking the same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Ericsson takes on Klein in a spirited bout after Ericsson rocked some guy with a hipcheck Ericsson wants no piece of Valabik as Quincey and LaVallee have a go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 His fights are pathetic. Lilja wins fights without even having to throw punches, while this guy just grabs and holds on for dear life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Im stoked to see him play in Vancouver on Sat OK everybody calm down. Yes he is big, but from what I have been able to find on the net he is a very raw talent. Kindl and Smith are both regarded as better but they are more offensive minded defenseman. I think that Babs is giving him a look because Babs was impressed with him during training camp. Don't expect too much from him yet. Just because he's big doesn't mean that he is ready for the NHL. There is more to hockey than being big. Also, I can't find anybody that lists him as more than 205. I'm not sure where the 250+ weight came from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 OK everybody calm down. Yes he is big, but from what I have been able to find on the net he is a very raw talent. Kindl and Smith are both regarded as better but they are more offensive minded defenseman. I think that Babs is giving him a look because Babs was impressed with him during training camp. Don't expect too much from him yet. Just because he's big doesn't mean that he is ready for the NHL. There is more to hockey than being big. Also, I can't find anybody that lists him as more than 205. I'm not sure where the 250+ weight came from. Wishful thinking from several LGW members, myself included. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 I daydreamed today that he knocked Iginla out with two punches. I mean look at him! He's a ferocious beast! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 i would rather have valabik, hes ******* sweet....i always get him in nhl 08 and have him and ericson rock the blueline together Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Grrrrrrrrr! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
