Ricke71 5 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) Link to Swedish paper Google translation Lilja: "Feels like a bad hangover" Half a year ago threw Detroit's Andreas Lilja gloves in a fight with Nashville hill Shea Weber. He went so far beaten the doctors told him to stop playing hockey - now struggling 34-year-old to make a comeback. - Directly after the injury felt as if someone struck with a hammer in the head. Now it feels more like a bad hangover, "said Lily to Sydsvenskan. August 6, 2009 "I have a headache every day" Andreas Lilja has been fighting a ban of Detroit. Not so strange if you look at how badly things went last. Andreas injured himself so severely that he was half a year later still have a headache. - I can not play so physically yet, but I have had a few elbows to the head but I have had more headaches from it. Just after the accident, he was doubtful whether he could come back. The doctors said he should stop playing hockey. - Then it felt heavy. It was discovered that I have a lump of blood and brain tissue in the leak. They thought it was broken by the blast. Hope trouble-free years Later it turned out that lump was congenital and had nothing to do with the blast. Today is the Malmö brought up the hill back and train a bit easy on the ice with Rögle. But mainly it is cycling and strength training that apply. - It is very much ahead. The headaches decreasing every day. My goal is to be on Detroit's training camp which starts on 12 September. And he very much looking forward to making a comeback. Lilja's current contract with Detroit expires next year, after he is hoping for a couple of trouble-free years in the NHL. - I've had fights ban. I must keep away from fights. Edited August 23, 2009 by Ricke71 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Many great fighters in boxing have said that they won't fight anymore but still did. Lilja is just being modest. He'll be back with a vengeance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Many great fighters in boxing have said that they won't fight anymore but still did. Lilja is just being modest. He'll be back with a vengeance. yup,he's a man,he'll continue to put up his couple figting majors per year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Why did it have to happen to Lilja of all the defenceman, he'd hit, fight and stick up for his teamates time after time and now he's damaged goods. A healthy Lilja-Ericsson combo would've been exactly what this team needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) yup,he's a man,he'll continue to put up his couple figting majors per year. Yea... lets hope he ignores the obvious and continues to fight so he can REALLY end his career the right way. That would be so awesome. Edited August 24, 2009 by Broken 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Why did it have to happen to Lilja of all the defenceman, he'd hit, fight and stick up for his teamates time after time and now he's damaged goods. A healthy Lilja-Ericsson combo would've been exactly what this team needed. Exactly. Why couldn't this have happened to Uwe Krupp when he was here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Exactly. Why couldn't this have happened to Uwe Krupp when he was here? thats exactly what i was thinking haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Many great fighters in boxing have said that they won't fight anymore but still did. Lilja is just being modest. He'll be back with a vengeance. Best thing for Lilja is to stop playing hockey... sad but true!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) Exactly. Why couldn't this have happened to Uwe Krupp when he was here? We got even less use of that bum. Being a big Dman in Detroit, and subject to that awful curse, we're lucky we got three whole friggin' seasons out of Lilja before something random and stupid KO'd him. Edited August 24, 2009 by Heroes of Hockeytown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Best thing for Lilja is to stop playing hockey... sad but true!!! Who will be our enforcer then? With Lilja out and Kopecky no longer being around to pick up the slack, we could be in trouble in the toughness department. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Who will be our enforcer then? With Lilja out and Kopecky no longer being around to pick up the slack, we could be in trouble in the toughness department. I know,where's Hudler when u need him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Hudler and Samuelsson, aka the Bruise Brothers 2000, have left, meaning Lidstrom is target #1. Zäta's back is a close 2nd followed by Osgood's chest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Who will be our enforcer then? With Lilja out and Kopecky no longer being around to pick up the slack, we could be in trouble in the toughness department. Ericsson. As long as they're rag dolls like Perry, we're covered. Bert might still have a punch or two in him. Homer can swear in 2 languages. Don't underestimate the power of Swedish. Cleary can stand up if the opponent isn't wearing press-on nails a la Pronger. Beyond that, it's every man for himself. I don't like it either, but what can you do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 There's still a chance Lilja will make the fall camp (crosses fingers & toes)...I agree; Lilja/Ericsson at the #5/#6 D pairing would be nice. And it would really help the PK. Lilja and Ericsson both provide big, shotblocking bodies that are invaluable for the pk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Best thing for Lilja is to stop playing hockey... sad but true!!! I watched Jiri Fischer's career end on a sad note. I watched Vladmir Konstantinov's career end on a sad note....NEVER AGAIN DAMMIT. Chug..Chug.Chugachugachugachugachuga PAIN TRAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Jiri Fischer was taken out for most of a season by Scott Hartnell -- Fischer took boxing lessons from Joey Kocur during his time away, and upon his return, squared off against Hartnell and KO'd him in one punch. Kocur needs to be retained, as far as I am concerned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digitaljohn88 4 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 It's really sad... it seemed like Lilja had just broken out and found his place on the team. Hopefully we can give him 6 more months off, have him back and in game shape in time for the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 It's really sad... it seemed like Lilja had just broken out and found his place on the team. Hopefully we can give him 6 more months off, have him back and in game shape in time for the playoffs. If Lilja was our only trade deadline "acquisition" I sould be a happy camper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedAlert 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 It's really unfortunate to think that fight would be a career ender for Lilja. I would give anything to see him play with Ericson, I think they'd be fantastic together... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Later it turned out that lump was congenital and had nothing to do with the blast. If this is the case the fight may be a blessing in disguise. At least doctors are aware of it and can keep a close eye on it and hopefully prevent a stroke from happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) Who will be our enforcer then? With Lilja out and Kopecky no longer being around to pick up the slack, we could be in trouble in the toughness department. At first it looks bad, our big guys are questionable Bert is 6/3, 231. His rep precludes him from really fighting much anymore - I mean, if he injured someone in a fight the press would be all over it. Lils is 6'3, 220. He can't fight anymore. Nothing to worry about though. Many forget that Johan Franzen is 6'3, 220lbs. He hides his strength by playing like Hudler. I think he's been saving it up, going unnoticed, waiting for this year to unleash his power. He's bigger and stronger than a young Bob Probert. Exact same size as Shanahan. With Downey and Kocur offering their training services to Wings, it's inconceivable to think that Franzen wouldn't take advantage of this opportunity to help his team and fill a void. I'm sure they've all been working together in secret. I expect Franzen to emerge this year as a Cam Neely type player. Okay, not as good as Cam, and not as valuable to his team as Cam, and not as likeable as Cam, and he won't score like Cam was at the same point in his career, but he could be just as tough. He does have an extra 50lbs to work with, afterall. I keep hearing from people on LGW that Fran isn't a ***** and isn't a coward. I bet this is the year that he proves y'all right. His heart don't pump no Kool Aid. He's been training, he's big and strong, and this'll be the year he unleashes the Franzen Fury. Look the f*** out, Jarome Iginla, there's a new power forward in town. Here are my predictions for this year, I have Franzen picking up 20 FMs this year. He really hates the Blakhawks, he takes division rivalries among O6 teams very seriously: Fri Oct 2, 2009 Red Wings Blues (Stockholm, SE) 3:00 PM Fran fights and beats Jansen by KO. Sat Oct 3, 2009 Blues Red Wings (Stockholm, SE) 3:00 PM Thu Oct 8, 2009 Blackhawks Red Wings 7:30 PM Fran fights and beats Eager Sat Oct 10, 2009 Capitals Red Wings 7:00 PM Tue Oct 13, 2009 Red Wings Sabres 7:00 PM Thu Oct 15, 2009 Kings Red Wings 7:30 PM Sat Oct 17, 2009 Avalanche Red Wings 7:00 PM Thu Oct 22, 2009 Red Wings Coyotes 10:00 PM Sat Oct 24, 2009 Red Wings Avalanche 9:00 PM Tue Oct 27, 2009 Red Wings Canucks 10:00 PM Thu Oct 29, 2009 Red Wings Oilers 9:30 PM Sat Oct 31, 2009 Red Wings Flames 10:00 PM Fran fights and KOs Iginla Tue Nov 3, 2009 Bruins Red Wings 7:00 PM Thu Nov 5, 2009 Sharks Red Wings 7:30 PM Sat Nov 7, 2009 Red Wings Maple Leafs 7:00 PM Wed Nov 11, 2009 Red Wings Blue Jackets 7:00 PM Thu Nov 12, 2009 Canucks Red Wings 7:30 PM Sat Nov 14, 2009 Ducks Red Wings 7:00 PM Wed Nov 18, 2009 Stars Red Wings 7:30 PM Fran fights and KO's Ott, then Barch, then Ott again. Ott out for season with scrambled brain Fri Nov 20, 2009 Panthers Red Wings 7:30 PM Sat Nov 21, 2009 Red Wings Canadiens 7:00 PM Mon Nov 23, 2009 Red Wings Predators 6:00 PM Fran fights and beats Tootoo Wed Nov 25, 2009 Thrashers Red Wings 7:30 PM Fri Nov 27, 2009 Flames Red Wings 7:30 PM Sat Nov 28, 2009 Red Wings Blues 8:00 PM Mon Nov 30, 2009 Stars Red Wings 7:30 PM Fran fights and beats Barch Thu Dec 3, 2009 Oilers Red Wings 7:30 PM Fran spends entire game searching for Marty McSorely. Osgood played prank by leaving 1986 Sports Illustrated in lockerroom, Franzen reads article about hockey's best fighters, looks to make name for self Sat Dec 5, 2009 Red Wings Devils 7:00 PM Sun Dec 6, 2009 Red Wings Rangers 7:00 PM Fran fights, loses to Brashear Wed Dec 9, 2009 Blues Red Wings 7:30 PM Fri Dec 11, 2009 Ducks Red Wings 7:30 PM Sat Dec 12, 2009 Red Wings Predators 8:00 PM Fran fights and beats Shelley Mon Dec 14, 2009 Coyotes Red Wings 7:30 PM Fran gets KO'd by Downey, out for 2 games Thu Dec 17, 2009 Lightning Red Wings 7:30 PM Sat Dec 19, 2009 Red Wings Stars 3:00 PM Sun Dec 20, 2009 Red Wings Blackhawks 7:00 PM Fran fights and beats Eager Wed Dec 23, 2009 Blackhawks Red Wings 7:30 PM Fran fights and KOs Walker Sat Dec 26, 2009 Blue Jackets Red Wings 7:00 PM Mon Dec 28, 2009 Red Wings Blue Jackets 7:00 PM Thu Dec 31, 2009 Avalanche Red Wings 7:00 PM Sat Jan 2, 2010 Red Wings Coyotes 8:00 PM Tue Jan 5, 2010 Red Wings Ducks 10:00 PM Thu Jan 7, 2010 Red Wings Kings 10:30 PM Sat Jan 9, 2010 Red Wings Sharks 10:30 PM Tue Jan 12, 2010 Red Wings Islanders 7:00 PM Thu Jan 14, 2010 Hurricanes Red Wings 7:30 PM Sat Jan 16, 2010 Red Wings Stars 2:00 PM Sun Jan 17, 2010 Blackhawks Red Wings 3:00 PM Fran fights and beats Eager Tue Jan 19, 2010 Red Wings Capitals 7:00 PM Fran fights Ovechkin to a draw. Thu Jan 21, 2010 Red Wings Wild 8:00 PM Fran KO's Boogaard Sat Jan 23, 2010 Kings Red Wings 7:00 PM Tue Jan 26, 2010 Coyotes Red Wings 7:30 PM Wed Jan 27, 2010 Red Wings Wild 8:00 PM Fri Jan 29, 2010 Predators Red Wings 7:30 PM Sun Jan 31, 2010 Red Wings Penguins 3:00 PM Tue Feb 2, 2010 Red Wings Sharks 10:30 PM Wed Feb 3, 2010 Red Wings Ducks 10:00 PM Fran fights 'Stache to a draw Sat Feb 6, 2010 Red Wings Kings 4:00 PM Tue Feb 9, 2010 Red Wings Blues 8:00 PM Thu Feb 11, 2010 Sharks Red Wings 7:30 PM Sat Feb 13, 2010 Senators Red Wings 7:00 PM Mon Mar 1, 2010 Red Wings Avalanche 9:00 PM Wed Mar 3, 2010 Canucks Red Wings 7:30 PM Fri Mar 5, 2010 Predators Red Wings 7:30 PM Sun Mar 7, 2010 Red Wings Blackhawks 7:00 PM Fran fights and beats Eager, Walker Tue Mar 9, 2010 Flames Red Wings 7:30 PM Fran KO's Vandermeer, then spits on him - 2 game suspension Thu Mar 11, 2010 Wild Red Wings 7:30 PM Sat Mar 13, 2010 Sabres Red Wings 7:00 PM Mon Mar 15, 2010 Red Wings Flames 9:30 PM Fri Mar 19, 2010 Red Wings Oilers 9:00 PM Sat Mar 20, 2010 Red Wings Canucks 10:00 PM Mon Mar 22, 2010 Penguins Red Wings 7:00 PM Fran challengesGodard who promptly turtles in fear Wed Mar 24, 2010 Blues Red Wings 7:30 PM Fri Mar 26, 2010 Wild Red Wings 7:30 PM Sat Mar 27, 2010 Red Wings Predators 8:00 PM Tue Mar 30, 2010 Oilers Red Wings 7:30 PM Thu Apr 1, 2010 Blue Jackets Red Wings 7:30 PM Sat Apr 3, 2010 Predators Red Wings 2:00 PM Sun Apr 4, 2010 Red Wings Flyers 3:00 PM Fran fights to a draw Philly bench after final whistle Wed Apr 7, 2010 Blue Jackets Red Wings 7:30 PM Fri Apr 9, 2010 Red Wings Blue Jackets 7:00 PM Sun Apr 11, 2010 Red Wings Blackhawks 3:00 PM Edited August 24, 2009 by micah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut40 176 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 - It is very much ahead. The headaches decreasing every day. My goal is to be on Detroit's training camp which starts on 12 September. Finally some good news! Nothing to worry about though. Many forget that Johan Franzen is 6'3, 220lbs. He hides his strength by playing like Hudler. IDK. He's a big body and a strong skater, but ever since the '08 playoffs, when he had that subdural hematoma, he's gonna have to be careful with taking head shots. Tue Mar 9, 2010 Flames Red Wings 7:30 PM Fran KO's Vandermeer, then spits on him - 2 game suspension This one's the best!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Franzen is the biggest ***** in the NHL. He will never fight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Good I hope he can come back he was playing great before he got injured. He is probably our number 1 D on the PK with the shots blocked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Good I hope he can come back he was playing great before he got injured. He is probably our number 1 D on the PK with the shots blocked. I think having his contract done helped his nerves. He won't have that comfort this year though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
