Zetterling 16 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...eck_and_ba.html Lilja's concussion sounds pretty bad. This could be not good come playoff time. He played really good this season and he's a solid #5 or #6 defenseman with lots of playoff experience. Will Ericsson or Meech be able to fill in for this guy? In my opinion, Meech sucks pretty bad and Ericsson is an unknown with little playoff experience. Lebda sucks often too. Who will be the starting #5 and #6 defense men in the first round? Perhaps Chelios will have to speed it up! Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Stuart Chelios/Lebda-Ericsson? (Meech/dumbfounded Lilja) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Five-six weeks until playoff time. It doesn't sound like it's on the scale of Patrice Bergeron's (thank god). No reason for concern just yet I don't think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Big Rig Hut! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetterling 16 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Big Rig Hut! esteef Ha! this is true. Ericsson's size will come in handy for breakaways that seem to foil Lebda and Meech. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormboy 47 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 i really would like lillypads in the lineup this postseason, but if somehow he can't make it, i THINK we should be okay. but the way he's played this year, i think we'd really miss his presence on the PK. c'mon lils! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 I have nothing to add to this thread except that I found this part funny. (Meech/dumbfounded Lilja) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Wow, did anyone ever picture the day when we'd be praying for Lilja to be in a playoff lineup? I gotta say, I really like Lilja this year, and even when I criticized him I always liked him. Hope he's okay and gets better soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 I don't see anything from that article that would infer that Lilja will be out for an extended period of time. Anyways, one of Lilja's greatest assets is his ability to block shots, and that role I would be very comfortable with giving to Ericcson, as blocking shots was one thing that I noticed him do pretty frequently and regularly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Anyways, one of Lilja's greatest assets is his ability to block shots, and that role I would be very comfortable with giving to Ericcson, as blocking shots was one thing that I noticed him do pretty frequently and regularly. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutoutking 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Did this happen when he "fought" Weber? Lilja was one of my more liked Wings, but his stock went down when he facepalmed Shea to the ice Hopefully he and Hossa heal quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozen-Man 144 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 i really would like lillypads in the lineup this postseason, but if somehow he can't make it, i THINK we should be okay. but the way he's played this year, i think we'd really miss his presence on the PK. c'mon lils! Especially in a year when the Wings PK has been so sub-par. Get better Lils Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Did this happen when he "fought" Weber? Lilja was one of my more liked Wings, but his stock went down when he facepalmed Shea to the ice Hopefully he and Hossa heal quickly. Good thing Shea Weber has never been hurt in a fight...............oh wait, nevermind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Good thing Shea Weber has never been hurt in a fight...............oh wait, nevermind. Yeah.. nevermind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Five-six weeks until playoff time. It doesn't sound like it's on the scale of Patrice Bergeron's (thank god). No reason for concern just yet I don't think. Yeah I'm not worried yet. Concussions are tricky. You've got almost 20 games left so there is plenty of time for him to heal. If he doesn't right away they've got Cheli, Meech and Ericsson who can all step in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutoutking 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Yeah, he's been hurt, so? Moen got lucky. I'd say he's a better fighter than the Moen fight, but honestly I'd prefer him to leave it to Belak and Tootoo: Moral of that story: Don't push Sully! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tweekvp 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Did this happen when he "fought" Weber? Lilja was one of my more liked Wings, but his stock went down when he facepalmed Shea to the ice Hopefully he and Hossa heal quickly. He really should have been more gentle on the guy who had just elbowed him in the face. That was an ugly bit of hockey from both players. I will say Weber should have gotten a penalty for the elbow and for instigator from what I saw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 7, 2009 I doubt many here will say that was a smart fight by Lilja. Dunno what the f*** he was thinking. Maybe testing his face's resistance to knuckles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetterling 16 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Yeah, he should be better by the playoffs though concussions can mess you up. Lilja has been playing pretty good this year. Pain Train and Big Hut for the 3rd pairing would be good. Update: Lilja has persistent headaches Defenseman Andreas Lilja is experiencing constant headaches because of the concussion he sustained after being punched by Nashville's Shea Weber last Saturday. "When the headaches are over, then I can probably start playing,'' Lilja said. "I've had concussions before, but never had these symptoms afterward. Usually, you wait 10 days and you're good to go. Never had headaches all the time. It's just weird.'' http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...sa_remains.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutoutking 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 I doubt many here will say that was a smart fight by Lilja. Dunno what the f*** he was thinking. Maybe testing his face's resistance to knuckles. Yeah, thanks for the honesty I wasn't even cheering during that fight I just watched it with my mouth open like WTF is Lilja doing, trying to get a tattoo of Weber's fist? I didn't really see the elbow on the YouTube clip, can someone point out the timestamp of that? At any rate, hopefully Lilja recovers quickly. One of our fan favorites, Scott Nichol, got concussed on 12/9 and is still out. I've been concussed before playing sports myself and it is not a pleasant experience at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutoutking 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 He really should have been more gentle on the guy who had just elbowed him in the face. That was an ugly bit of hockey from both players. I will say Weber should have gotten a penalty for the elbow and for instigator from what I saw. You really think WEBER should have gotten the instigator after that piece of facepalm tackling/horse collaring bit by Lilja? Hm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 I doubt many here will say that was a smart fight by Lilja. Dunno what the f*** he was thinking. Maybe testing his face's resistance to knuckles. WTF are you talking about? Lilja did more than well against Neil, Souray and Boll, all of whom are better fighters than Weber in my book. You make it sound like Hudler decided to all of a sudden drop the gloves with Boogaard. Either you don't like Lilja, or you think Weber is some kind of enforcing god, who is way better than any of Lilja's other opponents. Anything can happen when those gloves come off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sureWhyNot 19 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 He will be fine -- there is absolutely no reason to get all up in arms and start panicked threads over. This is his first concussion. I can tell you it isn't serious enough to keep him out of the playoffs by looking at the tape of the fight that caused it -- anyone who has seen concussions and/or experienced one could. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixer 37 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 Lilja should never ever be fighting, not his place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 Lilja should never ever be fighting, not his place. See my post at the top of the page for a response to this ridiculous post, or any other like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 Lilja did have a 1:30 shift before the "fight" started, give the guy a break. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
