blankrap 9 Report post Posted November 10, 2009 He still suffering from the concussion? Is he done playing? I havn't heard any updates on him in a while now. Sure do miss they guy especially when you see things like this happening on defense. Not that lilja didn't make mistakes too but I think he is a better option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namingway 146 Report post Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) There's already been a thread or two regarding Lilja this week He seems to be doing better after seeing a chiropractor May recommended him over in Vancouver. He hasn't had any headaches in 3 days after that and said he might start practicing soon to see how it feels to skate at full speed and also take some light hits. He joked saying he'd rather not take any hits from the likes of Kronners or Stuart but maybe Osgood. I really hope he can come back to play a bit, at least to replace Lebda. He could also teach Ericsson a thing or two. Anyways, here's one for Lilja :beerbuddy: Cheers! Edited November 10, 2009 by Namingway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted November 10, 2009 Let him come back and win the Masterton trophy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted November 10, 2009 Being out this long from concussion-related symptoms isn't exactly unheard of. Being out for a year doesn't surprise me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted November 10, 2009 Shouldn't the question be Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Okay I'm not really funny... Stuart took a year coming back from a concussion. Things like these take time to heal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted November 10, 2009 Remember also it took Patrice Bergeron a year or so to come back from one. The fact that he's feeling headache free for any point in time is encouraging, and as he said, he doesn't have the dizziness or the problems driving a car or anything like that, so that is also a positive. Patience, dear...he will come back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted November 10, 2009 Hasn't really been that long actually....nowhere near the longest concussion ever. You can't be too careful about things and rushing someone back from something like this could not only have serious impacts on the ability for them to continue their career, but could also impact their quality of life outside of hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted November 10, 2009 It's not a concussion. It's a hemangioma. Basically it's a tumor of blood vessels. Not really a big deal unless you're playing contact sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted November 10, 2009 It's not a concussion. It's a hemangioma. Basically it's a tumor of blood vessels. Not really a big deal unless you're playing contact sports. Rabia! You're back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking_Erection 1 Report post Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) When Lilja does come back it's going to take awhile before he's back to form. 2 years ago Lilja and Lebda were the two biggest whipping boys on this forum. I expect Lilja to be the whipping boy on LGWs after he returns. That said, I'd like to see Janik play more instead of Lebda/Meech. Edited November 10, 2009 by Viking_Erection Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaymister 71 Report post Posted November 10, 2009 I've never been a fan of Lilja, but Ericsson does need a stay at home partner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) Mistakes like that? Lilja has fallen, found himself out of position, or otherwise screwed up more and at more important times than any other Red Wing currently under contract. Your reference to a defenseman falling as something that could be corrected by Lilja's return is especially funny to me. The guy has horrible balance to go along with his oft-hideous hand-eye coordination. He's often solid, but he makes many, many mistakes. Let's not forget game 6 against Edmonton in '06 and game 5 against Anaheim in '07. Etc. All this love for Lilja is a case of "absence makes the heart grow fonder", taken to a degree that is becoming ludicrous. Added to that old adage should probably be something regarding forgetting faults and mistakes. People want Lilja back to replace Lebda/Meech, but should he indeed return, those same people will quickly re-learn that Lilja is slow and often mindless and careless on the ice. Edited November 10, 2009 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phazon 24 Report post Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) Mistakes like that? Lilja has fallen, found himself out of position, or otherwise screwed up more and at more important times than any other Red Wing currently under contract. Your reference to a defenseman falling as something that could be corrected by Lilja's return is especially funny to me. The guy has horrible balance to go along with his oft-hideous hand-eye coordination. He's often solid, but he makes many, many mistakes. Let's not forget game 6 against Edmonton in '06 and game 5 against Anaheim in '07. Etc. All this love for Lilja is a case of "absence makes the heart grow fonder", taken to a degree that is becoming ludicrous. Added to that old adage should probably be something regarding forgetting faults and mistakes. People want Lilja back to replace Lebda/Meech, but should he indeed return, those same people will quickly re-learn that Lilja is slow and often mindless and careless on the ice. Oh comon if you single out lilja for the 07anaheim loss, Datsyuk should get his fair share of the blame also with his stupid last minute penalty that resulted in a ducks goal and win. Plus lilja was stellar against pittsburgh finals in 2008, something that cannot be said of the 2009 defense against pens. Edited November 10, 2009 by Phazon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted November 10, 2009 Mistakes like that? Lilja has fallen, found himself out of position, or otherwise screwed up more and at more important times than any other Red Wing currently under contract. Your reference to a defenseman falling as something that could be corrected by Lilja's return is especially funny to me. The guy has horrible balance to go along with his oft-hideous hand-eye coordination. He's often solid, but he makes many, many mistakes. Let's not forget game 6 against Edmonton in '06 and game 5 against Anaheim in '07. Etc. All this love for Lilja is a case of "absence makes the heart grow fonder", taken to a degree that is becoming ludicrous. Added to that old adage should probably be something regarding forgetting faults and mistakes. People want Lilja back to replace Lebda/Meech, but should he indeed return, those same people will quickly re-learn that Lilja is slow and often mindless and careless on the ice. It wasn't Lilja's absence but his '08 playoffs and '09 season (prior to injury) that made the heart grow fonder. He played much better than the mistake-filled, frustrating seasons that preceded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted November 10, 2009 Rabia! You're back! Hey Marcus what's up? The sad truth is Lilja may never come back. Doctors are really hesitant to let people like that compete professionally. I blame the lawyers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blankrap 9 Report post Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) Mistakes like that? Lilja has fallen, found himself out of position, or otherwise screwed up more and at more important times than any other Red Wing currently under contract. Your reference to a defenseman falling as something that could be corrected by Lilja's return is especially funny to me. The guy has horrible balance to go along with his oft-hideous hand-eye coordination. He's often solid, but he makes many, many mistakes. Let's not forget game 6 against Edmonton in '06 and game 5 against Anaheim in '07. Etc. All this love for Lilja is a case of "absence makes the heart grow fonder", taken to a degree that is becoming ludicrous. Added to that old adage should probably be something regarding forgetting faults and mistakes. People want Lilja back to replace Lebda/Meech, but should he indeed return, those same people will quickly re-learn that Lilja is slow and often mindless and careless on the ice. It wasn't the defensemen falling. You should watch the video. Lebda didn't fall he failed. Lebda screened ozzy. Try again. Thanks. Also please note that I did say: "Not that lilja doesn't make mistakes...." Edited November 11, 2009 by blankrap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted November 11, 2009 Guess time will time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) Oh comon if you single out lilja for the 07anaheim loss, Datsyuk should get his fair share of the blame also with his stupid last minute penalty that resulted in a ducks goal and win. Plus lilja was stellar against pittsburgh finals in 2008, something that cannot be said of the 2009 defense against pens. these two things are not comparable at all. That was a pure phantom call on Dats just to make the series a bit interesting for a casual fan. One the other hand, Lilja had a clear giveaway right in front of Ozzie in OT... Edited November 11, 2009 by RusDRW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted November 11, 2009 these two things are not comparable at all. That was a pure phantom call on Dats just to make the series a bit interesting for a casual fan. One the other hand, Lilja had a clear giveaway right in front of Ozzie in OT... I think you mean Hasek In any case, Crymson's at least partially right. He was prone to making extremely stupid mistakes in the defensive zone, and his giveaways were more often than not, cringe-inducing. That said, he had been much better last season before he got hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted November 11, 2009 It wasn't Lilja's absence but his '08 playoffs and '09 season (prior to injury) that made the heart grow fonder. He played much better than the mistake-filled, frustrating seasons that preceded. Lilja did something to change his game for certain. He was strong in the '07 playoffs despite some glaring mistakes but really came on in 2008. And more in regards to what Crymson said, we're not talking Lidstrom-like impact here...I don't think anyone expects a HUGE impact when he returns, but you completely missed the player he became if you think he's going to come back and only play as well as Lebda. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted November 11, 2009 It wasn't the defensemen falling. You should watch the video. Lebda didn't fall he failed. Lebda screened ozzy. Try again. Thanks. Also please note that I did say: "Not that lilja doesn't make mistakes...." It was actually Draper that fell, and when one of your best defensive (and fastest) forwards falls on the backcheck, bad things are gonna happen. It was bad play all around, Draper falling, Lebda not stepping up at the right time, and Ozzie not getting his pads down. Either way, Lilja being in instead of Lebda wouldn't prevent that goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
