redwashington2000 42 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 Two goals against: first goal Big Rig turnover second goal holding by Rig leads to the goal. Every hit he is absorbing he is going down I was wandering is he OK?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 If you get hit by Byfuglien and Eager (both of whom are much bigger than Ericsson), chances are you go down. He doesn't look injured so that is fine. First goal was kind of flukey, and the interference was a bad penalty to take. It looks like he's being a bit rushed out there, but I'm sure he'll be better next game. Going from Lidström to Lebda as a partner is obviously going to be different, and the Hawks play a much quicker game than the Ducks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 He's on a learning curve like every other new player. Chicago plays a completely different style than Anaheim. Him and his coaches will do what it takes to make sure he's more prepared for game 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 As others have said, this is his first year in the league, he's just getting acquainted to the toughess style of hockley to play, playoff hockey. Oh yah, if you watch any player dump the puck past him, he ALWAYS interfers with them, so it's expected that he's going to get called once in a while. If you don't believe me, watch him skate backwards with a player chipping the puck past him, doesn't it everytime lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) The interference call on his was "off the clearance rack" as Mickey would say... The kid is learning and there will be mistakes. Yes, the mistakes led to some goals, but he still makes less mistakes than many of the D around the league that have played for awhile at the NHL level. /thread. Edited May 18, 2009 by Rivalred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 Going from Lidström to Lebda as a partner is obviously going to be different No offense to Ericsson, but they could probably throw out a bag of potatoes next to Lids and it would still be one of the best D-pairs in the league. Big-E has played awesome in the playoffs, but I think ideally he should have a guy like Lids, or Lilja if he was healthy, as a partner. Last 2 or 3 games he's started to shown signs of being a rookie. Might be the intensity and toughness of the Anaheim series that has taken it's toll on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 He seems to play better when he fights. He needs to grab Burish in the next game and start wailing away. Also, as the poster above said, he misses playing with Lidstrom. Don't know about that bag of potatoes comment, though, because Bykov played with Lidstrom and that didn't turn out so well in the 2003 playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown4013 350 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 This is the 1st game that he looked a little loose to me...but man, thats pretty good. We have talled about MOST players not having their best game so its pretty awesome that this is the 1st thread about the Big Rig. He will be fine....I dont think Lebda is the right match for him, but he will be just fine...I agree that when he plys aggressive, the plays a better game. This kid is going to be awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawings1905 2 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 Two goals against: first goal Big Rig turnover second goal holding by Rig leads to the goal. Every hit he is absorbing he is going down I was wandering is he OK?? The first goal was just as much ozzie's fault as anyones. IMO. Most of the writeups/analysis I have read attribute it to OZ as well. I mean he did fire the puck out to someone not far away from him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 1st goal Osgood was not paying attention.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 First goal scared me s***less, like oh no, not now, please don't start this series Brain dead! By that I meant the whole team, that seemed like it had "Forgot to set my alarm this morning, running late, still a little sleepy" look all over it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 The call against him was BS. I did like how he sought out Eager in a scrum around the net and bear hugged him from behind before he could get to Draper. And AppleFritter giving Sharp the old stinky glove was tasty as well. So far so good, the kids look great! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwashington2000 42 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) What I was hoping for in the first game but it might also happen in second game A BIG CRUNCHING HIT from one of our hitters # 23, 55 or 52 I think this will cool down the other team and elevate the game of our team Edited May 18, 2009 by redwashington2000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwashington2000 42 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 If you get hit by Byfuglien and Eager (both of whom are much bigger than Ericsson), chances are you go down. He doesn't look injured so that is fine. First goal was kind of flukey, and the interference was a bad penalty to take. It looks like he's being a bit rushed out there, but I'm sure he'll be better next game. Going from Lidström to Lebda as a partner is obviously going to be different, and the Hawks play a much quicker game than the Ducks. Yes you are right Weght wise yes they are biger: Byfuglien - Height 6'3 Weight 247, Age 24 Eager - Height 6'2 Weight 220, Age 25 Ericsson - Height 6'4 Weight 206 Big Rig need to work out this sumer to put some weight on. Imagine this Big Rig next year - H: 6'5 W: 250 = BEAST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 Yes you are right Weght wise yes they are biger: Byfuglien - Height 6'3 Weight 247, Age 24 Eager - Height 6'2 Weight 220, Age 25 Ericsson - Height 6'4 Weight 206 Big Rig need to work out this sumer to put some weight on. Imagine this Big Rig next year - H: 6'5 W: 250 = BEAST That's Manny Ramirez type working out!!! I'd be happy with 5-10 pounds a year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannedforlife 403 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) Yes you are right Weght wise yes they are biger: Byfuglien - Height 6'3 Weight 247, Age 24 Eager - Height 6'2 Weight 220, Age 25 Ericsson - Height 6'4 Weight 206 Big Rig need to work out this sumer to put some weight on. Imagine this Big Rig next year - H: 6'5 W: 250 = BEAST Which kind of exercises make you grow an inch? Edited May 18, 2009 by Bannedforlife Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 The interference call on his was "off the clearance rack" as Mickey would say... The kid is learning and there will be mistakes. Yes, the mistakes led to some goals, but he still makes less mistakes than many of the D around the league that have played for awhile at the NHL level. /thread. Quoted. For. Truth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 Which kind of exercises make you grow an inch? Enzyte swallowing exercises, apparently. Can someone turn off the penis medicine commercials in sports? I need a dvr so bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 He's doing fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 He seems to play better when he fights. He needs to grab Burish in the next game and start wailing away. Also, as the poster above said, he misses playing with Lidstrom. Don't know about that bag of potatoes comment, though, because Bykov played with Lidstrom and that didn't turn out so well in the 2003 playoffs. You can add Eager to that. We haven't seen him do his best deouchebag impression yet but it's coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kozac 10 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 Yes you are right Weght wise yes they are biger: Byfuglien - Height 6'3 Weight 247, Age 24 Eager - Height 6'2 Weight 220, Age 25 Ericsson - Height 6'4 Weight 206 Big Rig need to work out this sumer to put some weight on. Imagine this Big Rig next year - H: 6'5 W: 250 = BEAST More weight only hurts your performance most of the time. If he puts on that much weight, even if its all muscle, he will become mucn much slower. Remember when Datsyuk and Zetterberg were made to bulk up in the offseason a couple of years ago? Remember how much slower they got? Ericsson is starting to look tired as it is out there. He looked tired towards the end of the Anaheim series and yesterday he showed it to everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MrSandMan Report post Posted May 18, 2009 I don't agree with this thread, at all. Ericsson was fine, especially for a 4th pairing. The first goal was a bad fluke. Ozzie had a brain fart and didn't see that player behind the net. He could/should have poked it away, but didn't see that player. Also note: the entire team started off sluggish. The bad penalty was a good call, but weak compared to the other stuff going on. It was a make up call, nothing more. This thread is a waste of bandwidth. This 'analysis' could have been posted in the GDT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 I don't agree with this thread, at all. Ericsson was fine, especially for a 4th pairing. The first goal was a bad fluke. Ozzie had a brain fart and didn't see that player behind the net. He could/should have poked it away, but didn't see that player. Also note: the entire team started off sluggish. The bad penalty was a good call, but weak compared to the other stuff going on. It was a make up call, nothing more. This thread is a waste of bandwidth. This 'analysis' could have been posted in the GDT. pwned! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 You can add Eager to that. We haven't seen him do his best deouchebag impression yet but it's coming. I think that cutting his teammate's throat was a pretty s***ty thing to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
