CenterIce 83 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...e_red_wing.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBigRedMachine 2 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Hope Lilja gets well soon. From a hockey standpoint, I'm comfortable with Ericsson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Concussions are a *****. PLEASE get well for the playoffs, Lilja. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 I like having Ericcson but I'd love to have Lilja back as well. Keep Chelios on the Shelf and if Lils come back if we have to move Meech to a forward position and keep Ericsson up if we can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Hope Lilja gets well soon. From a hockey standpoint, I'm comfortable with Ericsson. Well put. I also hope that Lilja gets better. I've had constant headaches from neck problems from an accident, and they will drive one nuts. I'm glad Stuie is there to be the voice of experience for him and to support and provide empathy. "Big E" is also doing one heck of a job. Good for him, and good for us to have him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Get well soon Lilja... Edi is prob heart broken at this moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 (edited) Hope Lilja gets well soon. From a hockey standpoint, I'm comfortable with Ericsson. in the playoffs? im not so sure. i guess we will have to see! although Lilja is a a 5th or 6th defenseman, he is still valuable on the team, and in my eyes, is a better choice between ericsson and himself; he blocks shots and can use his body, but with Lillypads, you take the bad with the good: Edited April 3, 2009 by kylee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 Bummer. He's had a good season, and our PK could use him. Fingers crossed for the playoffs ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 Get well soon Lilja... Edi is prob heart broken at this moment. We NEED him for the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulwoodsfan 52 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 With Lilja probably out for the playoffs (I think we have to assume that, given his current condition and the literature on PC syndrome), the Wings are really lacking in depth on D heading into the playoffs. If a D-man gets hurt they will have to play Meech or even Chelios. I like Meech but can he play third-pair minutes for any length of time? And who would we pair him with? Not Lebda because they're both too similar, and not Ericsson because they're both too inexperienced. So one of the top four would drop to the third pair and lose ice time. Stuart, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 Sucks for him, i guess I was right when i said... he did get knocked the f*** out! after that fight. Concussions are scary things. Take time rest up and try to make it back. P.S. you will be happy to know lilypads that you did have a fan in attendance. The season ticket holder of the game said you were her favorite... so YAY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 This is a tougher blow than I think people realize. The Wings' PK has been garbage this season and losing arguably our best PK'er and shot blocker of the season for possibly part (or all) of the playoffs is a massive blow. Ericsson can play, no doubt.....but he doesn't come with the experience and shot-blocking ability Lilja does. Here's hoping Lilja gets healthy and can some how miraculously make it back in time for the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsMyWings13 4 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 This is a tougher blow than I think people realize. The Wings' PK has been garbage this season and losing arguably our best PK'er and shot blocker of the season for possibly part (or all) of the playoffs is a massive blow. Ericsson can play, no doubt.....but he doesn't come with the experience and shot-blocking ability Lilja does. Here's hoping Lilja gets healthy and can some how miraculously make it back in time for the playoffs. Exactly how I feel. Get better soon Lilja! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 Lilija has had an amazing season, but I think people are overreacting. We lost Lilja and gained Ericsson, things could be worse. The Big Rig has been a great fit on this team and he'll turn it up a few notches in the playoffs. It was nice to see him stay at home (net) and clear bodies away from hacking and wacking last night. There's no evidence that he'll "turn it up" in the playoffs and on top of that he doesn't have the experience Lilja does. He also doesn't come with the shot-blocking ability Lilja does which will be beyond important given the Wings PK struggles all season. This absolutely no knock on Ericsson because I'm fired up about him being a Red Wing full-time, but I believe some are underestimating Lilja's value on this team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 I believe Lilja was/is a nice asset to the team, but I also believe that Ericsson will be great in the playoffs. I believe we have enough veterans to guide Ericsson, and he will turn it up a couple of notches and be physical. Of course I have no proof, he's a rookie... and no better time for him to pop his playoff "cherry" than now, while we have veteran players like Lidstrom and Chelios. Lidstrom Ralfi Stuart Kronwall Ericsson Lebda Meech / Chelios That doesn't look so bad, now does it? I never said it looked bad. I just said Lilja's experience and especially his shot-blocking ability are big holes to fill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 Bottom line, the Red Wings are a better team with Lilja in (and, say, Meech out). So, get well soon, brah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 I'm not ready to hit the panic button until we're down 0-3 in the 1st round. Then I'll panic. Until then, I have confidence that this team will be fine. So do I. I'm not hitting the panic button whatsoever, just stating that the loss of Lilja is bigger than most people seem to acknowledge or understand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
