WpgMikos 17 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Ansar Khan reported that: After experiencing persistent headaches for eight months, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Andreas Lilja might have taken a significant step toward recovery with a recent visit to a Vancouver chiropractor. Lilja said his headaches have decreased considerably since he saw Don Grant for three days on the team's recent road trip. His return is not imminent, but he is much more optimistic now. "It’s unbelievable,'' Lilja said. "I’d been having headaches for eight months. Then, I see him for one day and headaches disappear for three days.’’ Lilja said there is no timetable for his return, but he has picked up the pace in practice. The next step is seeing how he reacts to contact. I said in NHH that a buddy of mine will be very happy to hear that a chiro was the source of his improved health, while another will groan at the news. While obviously they are going to take this slow and steady, anyone see him getting back pre Olympics? post Olympics? this season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted November 6, 2009 I wish Lilja could come back, but I really do not see it as an option. Great news he's getting better though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 *Does happy dance* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted November 6, 2009 It seems like he's been out for ages. Good to hear he's getting better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redline 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 That is fantastic news, to your health Andreas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 unfortunately, I think the title of this thread says it all. I got excited until I read it was three days and not weeks. It must be great relief to be headache free for three days after having one every day. I can't imagine how awful that must be. But to me it seems like his coming back at all is a longshot at this point, let alone this season, or by the olympics. I would love to be wrong though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 BEST NEWS I'VE READ THIS SEASON!!! So happy about this for so many reasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) This is great news. Just remember, Patrice Bergeron was gone about a year. Have patience. Edited November 6, 2009 by Kira Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Good to hear but he isn't coming back anytime soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 The soonest will see him would probably be next season and that's still a big IF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Awesome, awesome news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwin 240 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Please be unbroken now Lils. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Good news. Lilja > Lebda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Good news. Lilja > Lebda I just want a defender that doesn't trip in open ice, TBH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Man sure have things changed with Lilja around here...he used to be the whipping boy and now we are excited about him not having headaches for 3 days. I hope he gets well soon, we could us a big big body back there to block shots and kill penalties ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 I wish Lilja could come back, but I really do not see it as an option. Great news he's getting better though! Once his headaches are gone it's definitely an option. He'll see the maximum time in GR for conditioning though, given that he hasn't played a game in like 6 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Man sure have things changed with Lilja around here...he used to be the whipping boy and now we are excited about him not having headaches for 3 days. I hope he gets well soon, we could us a big big body back there to block shots and kill penalties ! I know. But after missing his shot blocking skills in the playoffs last year, a lot of people began to realize that he wasn't as much of a liability as they thought he was. It's like the old song says, "you don't know what you got til it's gone". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Lidstrom-Rafalski Stuart-Kronwall Lilja-Ericsson GIMMEEEEEE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 You have no idea how happy I am about this. Well, some of you might. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 I just want a defender that doesn't trip in open ice, TBH. to be fair, there could have been a sniper in the building- or a high pitched noise that only he could hear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper84 333 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Glad to hear the improvements! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted November 6, 2009 well, because it's just like real life, I re-activated Lilja around game 37 of the season after a 5 game reconditioning stint in NHL10... so I'm sure that's pretty accurate, haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
