Grim 5 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Seems to have a pretty good nose for the puck! His size is an undeniable asset. maybe he can learn a mean streak ala Jiri Fischer... Link to his vitals I know i may be backtracking on myself... but lets hope this kid is not trade fodder come Tuesday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 He's a great young prospect, there's no way he's being traded. I'm hoping he'll be a Wing full-time next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim 5 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Now that turnover machine #22 Lebda or Kyle Quincey... ship those guys on the first boat out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Good to hear! I'm currently in a non-NHL Center Ice-having household in Chicago and listening to the game on NHL radio. Ugh... this is killing me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Ericsson factoid: Having been selected with the 291st overall pick in 2002, he is now the lowest-drafted player ever to appear in an NHL game. Excellent draft that year: 4 of 8 players have now played an NHL game for the Wings (Rex, Flip, Meech, Ericsson) and a 5th (Logan Koopmans) would be playing for the Griffs if not for hernia surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Keeper, no doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 great player Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Ericsson factoid: Having been selected with the 291st overall pick in 2002, he is now the lowest-drafted player ever to appear in an NHL game. Excellent draft that year: 4 of 8 players have now played an NHL game for the Wings (Rex, Flip, Meech, Ericsson) and a 5th (Logan Koopmans) would be playing for the Griffs if not for hernia surgery. And wasn’t my man Fleischmann selected that year too, ahead of Flip? We really did our homework that year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner 6 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I think for his first 2 NHL games he looked pretty good. Definately a keeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinbin 3 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I think he's here to stay, he's not going back down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner 6 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I think he's here to stay, he's not going back down. I wouldn't mind seeing that, but who is he to replace? Lebda? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I like the catch-22s on this forum. After ONLY 2 games people want Ericsson to stay, but at the same time people are like, "Well, I don't know if Meech has what it takes to play in the NHL." I know Meech has only played roughly 25, 30 games, certainly understand and get that, but still... No, I don't have any special discontent with Ericsson or any weird man-love for Meech. All things considering in the current situation of the defense corps though, in my opinion I think he's earned himself more PT, and possibly the 8th d-man behind Meech. Meech overall has looked decent in full-duty as well. Quincey, while I like him and thought he performed well last playoffs in emergency duty, hasn't looked all that great so far recalled up this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 And wasn't my man Fleischmann selected that year too, ahead of Flip? We really did our homework that year. That was a pretty solid draft if all five of those guys end up as NHL regulars. Of course, the Wings have only had four drafts from 1983-2002 which did not yield at least two NHL regulars; 1987, 1988, 1999, and 2001. Those drafts yielded Yves Racine, Sheldon Kennedy, Henrik Zetterberg, and Dmitry Bykov, respectively. The 2001 draft still has the potential of yielding another regular (Grigorenko and/or Jamtin) and drafts after 2003 are too recent to grade in this respect. But man, you know you had a bad draft if Sheldon Kennedy is the only NHL-caliber player you got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I like the catch-22s on this forum. After ONLY 2 games people want Ericsson to stay, but at the same time people are like, "Well, I don't know if Meech has what it takes to play in the NHL." I know Meech has only played roughly 25, 30 games, certainly understand and get that, but still... No, I don't have any special discontent with Ericsson or any weird man-love for Meech. All things considering in the current situation of the defense corps though, in my opinion I think he's earned himself more PT, and possibly the 8th d-man behind Meech. Meech overall has looked decent in full-duty as well. Quincey, while I like him and thought he performed well last playoffs in emergency duty, hasn't looked all that great so far recalled up this season. It's worth noting that Meech was named third star against Vancouver. He was therefore named the best Wings' player in the game. As I said at the beginning of the season; Meech is a more skilled defenseman than Lebda and would supplant him or Lilja by next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lilja 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Jonathan may be excused because it was only his second game, but he did look very nervous some times when he went for the puck in the defensive zone to play it up. Many times it resultet in just a giveaway to the forechecking of vancouver. Alot of upside on the offensive play though. Had some great shots and very heads up and ready in offensive zone. I have to say that Im really impressed by Meech though, he plays a more silent game maybe but is responsible and solid as a veteran. I might put Meech ahead of Lebda since Lebda hasnt developed alot from the usual thing when he skates straight forward and makes a shot straight at the goalie from almost no angle at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2probert4 8 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Jonathan may be excused because it was only his second game, but he did look very nervous some times when he went for the puck in the defensive zone to play it up. Many times it resultet in just a giveaway to the forechecking of vancouver. Alot of upside on the offensive play though. Had some great shots and very heads up and ready in offensive zone. I have to say that Im really impressed by Meech though, he plays a more silent game maybe but is responsible and solid as a veteran. I might put Meech ahead of Lebda since Lebda hasnt developed alot from the usual thing when he skates straight forward and makes a shot straight at the goalie from almost no angle at all. Lebda has been a regular for a while now; I think this was make or break for his career with the Wings. He may replace Meech in the press box each night when everyone gets back from injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yemack 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I don't know who is going down between Meech and Lebda, but I want Ericsson to stay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Funny comment from the game last night about the Wings being so depleted at defense, Ericsson is only in his 2nd NHL game and he wasn't even the least experienced Wing on the ice last night! Go get 'em kids! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
detroitdan 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I thought Ericsson looked good and Lebda did look bad, but he's not used to being a top two guy, he's usually number six...I think he'll be ok once the injured guys are healed and he's back in his element Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProfessorLidstrom5 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 With Ericsson showing more potential than Lebda and the recent slump in offense right now, would it be possible to convert Lebda into a forward? Lebda is very good breaking into the offensive zone and could give our team a nice spark. Or, would his lack of offensive skills be too much to take a chance on? Thoughts?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CdnWingsFanEh 2 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 (edited) I was impressed with Ericsson, but a lot of it simply had to do with his size. Meech on the other hand, the last few games, has been impressing me more and more every time I watch him. He still has a way to go with his defensive play, but man, has that kid got a rocket of a shot! And not only that, but the shots are good shots, not just like Samuelsson's at the crest on the goalies jersey. I'm impressed by it, but let's see how it goes. Edit: spelling Edited February 24, 2008 by CdnWingsFanEh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 This is good to hear. Depending on what happens this season, would you like to see Lilja let go and have the Wings bring up these young guys to get a season with Lidstrom and Chelios? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 With Ericsson showing more potential than Lebda and the recent slump in offense right now, would it be possible to convert Lebda into a forward? Lebda is very good breaking into the offensive zone and could give our team a nice spark. Or, would his lack of offensive skills be too much to take a chance on? Thoughts?? No way! He skates well, but he can't score, and has no grit whatsoever to forecheck. In fact, he's about as physical as a fluffy pillow. He would do a good job of carrying the puck into the zone, but after that he wouldn't know what the hell to do, as you see frequently with him now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airborn 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I was impressed with Ericsson, but a lot of it simply had to do with his size. Meech on the other hand, the last few games, has been impressing me more and more every time I watch him. He still has a way to go with his defensive play, but man, has that kid got a rocket of a shot! And not only that, but the shots are good shots, not just like Samuelsson's at the crest on the goalies jersey. I'm impressed by it, but let's see how it goes. Edit: spelling Just because someone's big, doesn't make them look impressive (think Max Kuznetsov). Usually, these big guys come up and look really awkward until they get their positing down. What's been most impressive to me about Ericcson is he hasn't looked awkward at all. He moves extremely well laterally, and his wingspan is very impressive. In fact, he reminds me of Pronger (no pressure) the way he moves so well for a big man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airborn 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 (edited) This is good to hear. Depending on what happens this season, would you like to see Lilja let go and have the Wings bring up these young guys to get a season with Lidstrom and Chelios? As much as his bonehead plays kill me, I could see keeping Lilja, because he's a good penalty killer and he's our only experienced D-man with size. That said, I wouldn't sign him for anything above $1.5 per. However, I'm absolutely convinced that Lebda needs to go. Find someone to take him off our hands and let Quincey, Meech, or Ericsson (my preference) take his spot. Edited February 24, 2008 by Airborn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
