Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ The 3rd story down. Babs said Stuart may be out 10 games or so, maybe more and might be place on LTIR. He says it might be a good thing to get Helm and Ericsson up to see what they have, but then the part that interested me, was without being asked he brought up Downey as a possible guy in the playoffs. Good to know that he's keeping his options with GR players open. Smaller news then Z , but still something to talk about. Edited January 28, 2009 by Detroit # 1 Fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) Ah s***, I had a feeling this would happen. I would love to see how Ericsson is now though, and I think he'd mesh well with Kronwall. Edited January 28, 2009 by Louisville Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 This might turn out to be a blessing in disguise. While I want the best possible players we can get for the playoffs, we don't need them all during a season.. having a mid-tier player like this out is perfect for freeing up cap room to test some of our young, up and coming guys.. and see who will be good to have on the roster for the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeytownRN 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Anyone know Stuart's actual injury? Babcock said post game last night that he wasn't sure the proper term, but called it a "rib cartilage" problem. I guess I was wrong when I thought I heard Stuart was feeling better after the break. I would love to see Ericsson also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Babcock has always loved having tough guys on the roster. I would bet money that when conversations between Babs and Kenny take place, Babs is the one who is more actively interested in dressing a tough guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Its only a blessing if we actually do call up a guy like Ericsson. Otherwise, I'm not too excited about seeing Meech and Lebda in the lineup at the same time. What a bland back-end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Its only a blessing if we actually do call up a guy like Ericsson. Otherwise, I'm not too excited about seeing Meech and Lebda in the lineup at the same time. What a bland back-end. I agree. However, last time I checked (yesterday) the Big Rig was nursing some nagging injuries of his own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Not really surprised Stuart is going to be out a while.. it looked absolutely horrifying the way he hit the boards. It's never good when a player is injured, but I'd love to see Helm and Ericsson get the chance to play a few games now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnot19 191 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 I would like to see Downey and Helm called up along with Ericcson on the back end if Stuart is out for a while. Bring something to the fourth line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingAbner 13 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 I think the best part of this is the salary-cap savings. No offense to Stuart (or Lidstrom for that matter) but having some big ticket guys out saves us cash every day, therefore paving the way to acquire someone more than a depth player at the deadline. For instance....if Stuart/Lids were healthy now, played through, and then got injured at the start of the playoffs, we'd be looking at Meech/Lebda/Ericsson. However, with some savings here and there, maybe we can bring in a decent guy in the UFA year of a $2-2.5 mill contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 I think it would best for Kindl or Ericsson to get some time. It's harder for a defensemen to get used to the NHL then a forward. Get them some time it will do good for there grooming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedatsyukian 7 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 If I'm not mistaken though, Ericsson is injured as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) Stuart just said he was day-to-day and it wasn't serious, now babcock says this? i'd say 10games+ is a serious injury, whats with the hypocrisy ? Edited January 28, 2009 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) Stuart just said he was day-to-day and it wasn't serious, now babcock says this? i'd say 10games+ is a serious injury, whats with the hypocrisy ? I don't think you mean hypocracy, which means saying one thing and then doing another. I think you are wondering why we have conflicting stories. Perhaps the word you were looking for is inconsistancy? This is because the Stuart comments were made earlier when he thought that was the case, and the Babcock comments were made afterwards when the extent of the injuries was more clear. Stuart's injuries may not have gotten worse, but in light of them, there are several ways of dealing with them. One is to keep him on- day today and hope for the best. Another is to put him on LTIR and let some younger guys come up with the cap space that we're saving. Just so you know, hypocricy has negative connotations. If people don't know you're not a native English speaker, it may be construed as saying that they are lying, which is not the case. Not calling you out, just letting you know. Edited January 28, 2009 by 55fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted January 28, 2009 dunno what i meant.. just pissed off when they first say like "man its nothing, day-to-day" and now "he'll be out for long, probably 10games or more blabla" :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvxp 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 I would like to see Downey :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan40 1 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) Although this is unfortunate for Stuart it will be a good break for a Griffin. Helm and Ericsson would be nice to see brought up. However Helm was recently injured ( not sure if he is back or not) and Ericsson is going in for an Xray for his nagging knee injury. I think our best bet would be to bring up LEINO. We have seen Ericsson and Helm and they have proved that they eventually will be valuable NHLer's. However Leino is still unproven and if we have to sign some low salary forwards for next year, he may be one of our best bets. I live in Grand Rapids and get to see him play regularly and i think he deserves a shot with the big club, atleast a few games. Also Downey would be nice. I hate seeing our guys get smashed all the time and not have anyone to fight for them. Edited January 28, 2009 by wingfan40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvxp 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 Although this is unfortunate for Stuart it will be a good break for a Griffin. Helm and Ericsson would be nice to see brought up. However Helm was recently injured ( not sure if he is back or not) and Ericsson is going in for an Xray for his nagging knee injury. I think our best bet would be to bring up LEINO. We have seen Ericsson and Helm and they have proved that they eventually will be valuable NHLer's. However Leino is still unproven and if we have to sign some low salary forwards for next year, he may be one of our best bets. I live in Grand Rapids and get to see him play regularly and i think he deserves a shot with the big club, atleast a few games. Also Downey would be nice. I hate seeing our guys get smashed all the time and not have anyone to fight for them. me too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1980s24 12 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 If he is healthy, I would love to DMAC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLWINGSFAN4013 5 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 lidstrom-rafalski kronwall-lilja lebda-chelios meech scratched Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOCKEY MATTERS 167 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 let stewie rest. the wings had a pretty rough february last year in the injury department, and things turned out pretty well. I'm excited about seeing some griffs come up. imho, look for some skin-of the-teeth wins till about mid-feb, then the wings will start firing on all cylinders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjgj13 30 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 When he crashed into the boards I was thinking "here comes the immobilizer", Then he skated off and I was very surprised. When they said it was a rib injury, I began to think he will be out about a month. On X-mas Eve, I slipped on ice and fell on my side. I thought I had either cracked my ribs or broke them. I could not move without severe pain for 10 - 14 days. I couldn't sleep on that side or on my back without my legs in a certain position. To this day, 5 weeks later, it is still sore when I wake up or when doing something like shoveling snow. I felt his pain and hope he is healthy for the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 I think the best part of this is the salary-cap savings. No offense to Stuart (or Lidstrom for that matter) but having some big ticket guys out saves us cash every day, therefore paving the way to acquire someone more than a depth player at the deadline. For instance....if Stuart/Lids were healthy now, played through, and then got injured at the start of the playoffs, we'd be looking at Meech/Lebda/Ericsson. However, with some savings here and there, maybe we can bring in a decent guy in the UFA year of a $2-2.5 mill contract. There is no savings unless they go on long term IR, hence why we didn't have any one brought up for Tuesday's game. Couldn't afford too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imisssergei 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2009 http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ The 3rd story down. Babs said Stuart may be out 10 games or so, maybe more and might be place on LTIR. He says it might be a good thing to get Helm and Ericsson up to see what they have, but then the part that interested me, was without being asked he brought up Downey as a possible guy in the playoffs. Good to know that he's keeping his options with GR players open. Smaller news then Z , but still something to talk about. I heard on the NHL network something like the LTIR is a minimum of 10 games out. That puts him back middle to late February...eek I think the best part of this is the salary-cap savings. No offense to Stuart (or Lidstrom for that matter) but having some big ticket guys out saves us cash every day, therefore paving the way to acquire someone more than a depth player at the deadline. For instance....if Stuart/Lids were healthy now, played through, and then got injured at the start of the playoffs, we'd be looking at Meech/Lebda/Ericsson. However, with some savings here and there, maybe we can bring in a decent guy in the UFA year of a $2-2.5 mill contract. Don't forget, when the big ticket guy comes back, so does his payroll. The cap relief is only temporary. So as soon as that big ticket guy returns, the cap relief is gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
