Chelios has small chip in fibula, could be out a few days.

[hillbillywingsfan 792]

Cheli

"It's stiff, as expected, because of swelling,'' Chelios said. "Mostly, it's the swelling that's prohibiting me from using my muscle in that leg. Just up and down the center of the nerves and the ligaments. Just a big bruise. It's way stiffer today than it was yesterday. That's normal, because of swelling.''

[sirdrake1 0]

whats to stop him from playing through the pain

[Izzy24 44]

Poor Chelios, God bless his soul.

[CAredwingsfan91 28]

can the hockey gods let us catch a break?

[Echolalia 2,961]

whats to stop him from playing through the pain

YES

[LidsFan 68]

I am beginning to believe that our D-men are cursed or something, we keep losing them to injury. Hopefully once the playoffs start the injury bug will go after some other team. The Ducks would be a good choice.

[YoungGuns1340 1]

can the hockey gods let us catch a break?

A chipped fibula wasn't enough of a break for you?

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

Lilja is now the best defenseman on the team. I can't wait to see him and Sammy running the point on the PP.

[SouthernWingsFan 854]

I heard from a source the Chelios will be out longer than just a few days, quite possibly 2-3 weeks. SWF4

Obviously kidding folks, just poking fun at Mr. Eklund with most of his rumors that go wrong and him being off-base on Lidstrom's injury.

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

whats to stop him from playing through the pain

Yes! Sirdrake is back! Where have you been? Your threads have been severely missed.

[Dabura 12,207]

Lilja is now the best defenseman on the team. I can't wait to see him and Sammy running the point on the PP.

Neither can the opposition.

[Yzermania19 1]

Well, we can look at it this way - ALL of our top defencemen (and forwards...let's not forget the forwards, too) will be back in plenty of time and well-rested for the playoffs, after sitting out for at least a few games with their various injuries.

Cracks me up, though, that Lilja is the most experienced d-man in the lineup right now. If it wasn't for him, it'd be Lebda. Yikes.

[LidsFan 68]

I can't believe that Lilja is our top defenseman. This is like being in a nightmare that you cannot wake up from.

but maybe Lilja and Lebda will surprise me and play brilliantly and help the team get a win.

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

Tis not bad news at all. Only a few days. Hopefully that's really all it is.

[Rivalred 630]

I heard from a source the Chelios will be out longer than just a few days, quite possibly 2-3 weeks. SWF4

Obviously kidding folks, just poking fun at Mr. Eklund with most of his rumors that go wrong and him being off-base on Lidstrom's injury.

Jack, do not cause trouble!

Seriously though, if it is just chipped, I wonder if they will put him in a cam walker or cast just for a couple days even.

[tiff_luvs_homer 5]

Cheli is like the energizer bunny....

[wingnut22 81]

whats to stop him from playing through the pain

yes!!!

our D needs to get healthy! I hope Cheli isnt out too long.

[sinbin 3]

ESPN just announced he is out for a week! As there is only 1 game between now & Friday.....I say enjoy & rest up Capt A!

[HenrikRules40 14]

Jack, do not cause trouble!

Seriously though, if it is just chipped, I wonder if they will put him in a cam walker or cast just for a couple days even.

Any bone takes 4-6 weeks to fully heal. A primary matrix can be laid down as soon as 2 weeks though. If it's wrapped/supported properly he should be able to play pretty soon.

[LidsFan 68]

This means that we have Lilja and Lebda again as our top defensemen for another game? I don't think that I can bear it.

[sinbin 3]

It's only Edmonton!

[HenrikRules40 14]

It's only Edmonton!

Great. Now we're gonna lose just because you said that. Thanks a lot bro.

JK...we're gonna lose because my grandmother is more experienced than our top defenseman.

[55fan 5,133]

Great. Now we're gonna lose just because you said that. Thanks a lot bro.

JK...we're gonna lose because my grandmother is more experienced than our top defenseman.

SHHH! Don't let that out or people will want to trade Sammy for her. You don't really want Sammy for a grandmother, now, do you?

I'm not seeing a definate victory over Edmonton, but at least our GR boys have a game or two under their belts.

I have to wonder if it isn't easier for them, on some level, to come into the league being paired with a defenseman with whom they are familiar. Not only do they know that person's habits and tendancies, but they also don't have the pressure of being paired with a living legend like Nick or Cheli.