Vladifan 680 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 He said its a "hard" way to make a lving. Slightly different to lousy. Thanks for the correction. But in my book, that obviously but subconsciously translated to "lousy". :hockeysmile: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 He said its a "hard" way to make a lving. Slightly different to lousy. I'd say pretty drastically different that lousy - there are MMA fighters making a hell of a lot less, for a hell of a lot more damage... most hockey fights result in little worse than a broken nose or a few bumps and bruises.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96warrior 11 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 From MLIVE: Red Wings defenseman Andreas Lilja still battling through post-concussive headaches By George Malik October 19, 2009, 7:15PM Red Wings defenseman Andreas Lilja's post-concussive headaches have yet to subside, and he told the Free Press's Helene St. James that he's begun making a commute to Toronto for an alternative therapy in hopes of a breakthrough: October 18, Detroit Free Press: "I just went for acupuncture, for everything - hips, back, shoulders," he said. "It feels a little bit different, but, pretty much the same." Lilja said he is still experiencing headaches. "My patience," he said, "is really being tested right now. But, I just have to wait it out. There's not much really I can do." Lilja, who also went to Sweden with the Wings, is joining them on their upcoming trip out West because there's a specialist he wants to see during one of the stops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted October 20, 2009 (edited) So lets say Lilja does come back this season... say a couple months before the playoffs and he puts forth a fairly decent effort, but he isn't nearly as effective as he was prior to his injury. Would you resign him in the offseason? How much would you resign him for/how long? I hate to say it, but I think he's done. Hypothetically, if he were to come back and have a quality couple of months of getting back into game shape and had a decent showing in the playoffs, I'd sign him for a year at maybe $750,000. I know that would put him at a lower salary than Ericsson for next season, but unless he came back with a stellar showing... I think with all the question marks surrounding him I wouldn't see him worth much more. Show some loyalty to him and some sympathy to his situation, but with the patience we've had with him, expect the same from him. Edited October 20, 2009 by e_prime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pavel Hossyukstrom 2 Report post Posted October 20, 2009 (edited) What is it with the wings and bad luck with defensemen? Konstantinov, Fischer and now maybe Lilja :ranting: Please get well Lilja and don't end up on the heap of our other guys. Edited October 20, 2009 by Pavel Hossyukstrom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted October 20, 2009 http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...lja_isnt_c.html Red Wings' Andreas Lilja doesn't expect to come off long-term IR anytime soon By Ansar Khan October 19, 2009, 10:55PM DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings defenseman Andreas Lilja sits on the bench in full gear near the end of practices as a spectator. After teammates are done with any drills involving contact, Lilja takes the ice to try to maintain his conditioning. Out since Feb. 28 with a concussion, nothing has changed. It does not appear he will come off the long-term injured reserve list anytime soon. "Got to get rid of the headaches before I start doing anything major on the ice," Lilja said. He is looking forward to accompanying the team on its upcoming road trip, which begins with Thursday's game at Phoenix. Lilja will see a doctor there. "It helps me stay positive," Lilja said. "I love these guys. Of course, it's more fun to be around than to sit at home when the guys are on the road." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted October 20, 2009 What is it with the wings and bad luck with defensemen? Konstantinov, Fischer and now maybe Lilja :ranting: Please get well Lilja and don't end up on the heap of our other guys. I wouldn't put Lilja in with Vlady or Fisch, but yeah, we're not lucky in that department. I mean why couldn't it be Kopecky? *sigh* I really hope we're done with the tragedy. Don't forget Grigoranko-- he went from WJC MVP to shattered femur to blood clot in the lungs to narrowly surviving death to bust on us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted October 20, 2009 Its weird they dont seem to be able to do any kind of surgery or help him in any way.. "just have to wait it out" didn't he have like a blood cloth in his head that was causing the pain.. is it still there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryguy 103 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Positive news on lilja Hopefully the headaches are gone for good, and he can work on coming back. Could really use him on the pk and miss his blockd shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Great, great news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) Positive news on lilja Hopefully the headaches are gone for good, and he can work on coming back. Could really use him on the pk and miss his blockd shots. that would be stellar to get him back... I'm just glad he's feeling better Edited November 5, 2009 by stevkrause Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 My best-case scenario? He's ready to play in Feb./March, gets his game back in time for the playoffs, and Ericsson gets to play with a solid, stay-at-home defenseman instead of Lebda. In any event, it's certainly good news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Status: Certainly not an enforcer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Funny how the guy who everyone wants to push into the Detroit river now is loved so much and is wanted back. Good news that his headaches are getting better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltgator333 3 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 Awesome, I'm just glad to hear he's feeling better. Would be nice to see him play before the end of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
