uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Link Right wing Aaron Downey was reassigned to Grand Rapids on Sunday, as Tomas Holmstrom is ready to come off long-term injured reserve and return to the lineup Tuesday against Phoenix. Holland said the club will reassess defenseman Andreas Lilja's condition today, before deciding whether to send Ericsson down. Lilja continues to experience headaches from the concussion he sustained Feb. 28. The only way Ericsson can stick around is if Lilja is placed on long-term injured reserve. Holland said Marian Hossa (sore neck, back) should return to the lineup sometime this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 So much for being voted player of the game several times. Now we have no Lilja or Downey or McCarty in the lineup. This might be the softest lineup the Wings have ever had in their team's history. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wombat 26 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 It is too bad but this team still has cap issues and he's one of the guys that can be sent down without being waived. It had to be done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 I guess the silver lining is Homer is back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzersyukstromberg 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 He had a good couple of games, but if it's a salary cap issue, then there's not much you can do about it. I'd rather have Holmstrom in the lineup over Downey any day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedStormRising 7 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 He had a good couple of games, but if it's a salary cap issue, then there's not much you can do about it. I'd rather have Holmstrom in the lineup over Downey any day. Agreed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Everyone seems to be forgetting that Hossa is out, Meech is still in the lineup. Downey isn't the only current callup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Everyone seems to be forgetting that Hossa is out, Meech is still in the lineup. Downey isn't the only current callup. Yes, but Meech would have to clear waivers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzersyukstromberg 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Everyone seems to be forgetting that Hossa is out, Meech is still in the lineup. Downey isn't the only current callup. Meech isn't a callup. He's been on the team all year long. In fact, Meech can't even be sent down to the minors without clearing waivers, so that's not an option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Meech isn't a callup. He's been on the team all year long. In fact, Meech can't even be sent down to the minors without clearing waivers, so that's not an option. Lucky us. No really, I think it's great that we're so protective of our important impact players like Meech & Kopecky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wombat 26 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Everyone seems to be forgetting that Hossa is out, Meech is still in the lineup. Downey isn't the only current callup. Hossa is not on LTIR so his cap number isn't replaceable by a call-up from the minors. Homer was on LTIR but once he is taken off the Wings must be under the cap. The only other call-up right now is Erickson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Lucky us. No really, I think it's great that we're so protective of our important impact players like Meech & Kopecky If we waive those players, they WILL be claimed. Our "impact" players like Kopecky and Meech would probably have secure 3rd line/3rd d pairing spots on half the teams in the league. Downey or D-mac, on the other hand... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 The hell with Meech, we got Ericcsson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 So much for being voted player of the game several times. Now we have no Lilja or Downey or McCarty in the lineup. This might be the softest lineup the Wings have ever had in their team's history. lol i was gonna say now who do we vote for mcdonalds player of the game. downey had a hat trick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 The hell with Meech, we got Ericcsson and Kindl, and Smith, and a lot of other great defense prospects that make me think Meech should be out the door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 lol i was gonna say now who do we vote for mcdonalds player of the game. downey had a hat trick Ive wondered what they would do if we voted for someone who was scratched that night, see if they actually count the votes or not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper84 333 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Ive wondered what they would do if we voted for someone who was scratched that night, see if they actually count the votes or not They don't. I was bored one night and decided to try it. Sent in like 2000 votes for a scratch, haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Downey's obviously the odd man out when certain players are back, so highly expected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Everyone seems to be forgetting that Hossa is out, Meech is still in the lineup. Downey isn't the only current callup. Then Meech should be the one sent down, and not Downey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HanKarin40 7 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 That's too bad for Downey. He seems like a great team guy with a positive attitude, but at the same time isn't a spectacular hockey player. Then again, who has been lately? At least on Saturdays. Anyway, great to see Homer and Hossa back soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntax 359 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) Yes, but Meech would have to clear waivers. Meech isn't a callup. He's been on the team all year long. In fact, Meech can't even be sent down to the minors without clearing waivers, so that's not an option. Your points? Edited March 9, 2009 by syntax Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozen-Man 144 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Your points? That's pretty much what everyone said about Quincy and then he plays great in LA and people Monday morning quarterback and get pissed that we let the guy go for nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 As much as i love my boy Downs.. He's not an everyday enforcer.. He's a legit enforcer in the fighting sense.. Just not in the player sense. Good to see him up though, I want more Abdelkader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 As much as i love my boy Downs.. He's not an everyday enforcer.. He's a legit enforcer in the fighting sense.. Just not in the player sense. Good to see him up though, I want more Abdelkader. I disagree 1000000000%, I think he can definitely handle (and deserves) a 4th line role. He's been even (+/-) in 60ish games with the Wings and has a goal and assist so far this year in 4 games. He plays such a simple game and although he may look awkward doing it he does all the fundamentals and gets the job done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 I disagree 1000000000%, I think he can definitely handle (and deserves) a 4th line role. He's been even (+/-) in 60ish games with the Wings and has a goal and assist so far this year in 4 games. He plays such a simple game and although he may look awkward doing it he does all the fundamentals and gets the job done. That is the funny thing about Downey, as much as some poeple consider him a liability, he's never actually done anything in 60 games over 2 seasons to justify this feeling about him. I can't remember one instance where a stupid play by Downey cost this team even a single goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
