40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2009121...ructural-damage Detroit -- The news on Jonathan Ericsson was as good as could be expected for the Wings. Tests revealed a deep bone bruise on his left knee and in his calf muscle, but no structural damage. "What I've been told is that he'll be out a minimum of two weeks, but we will know a lot more in a week or so," general manager Ken Holland said. Ericsson was injured Monday on a check from Phoenix captain Shane Doan in the first period. Holland said the Wings will recall Doug Janik from Grand Rapids to replace Ericsson. "Janik has the ability to kill penalties, and Jonathan Ericsson was eating up a lot of minutes on our penalty-kill," Holland said. "We needed a guy with the same ability to eat up those minutes." Janik, who has played in one game with the Wings this season, had 15 points and a plus-10 rating in Grand Rapids. Darren Helm, who has a strained tendon in his wrist, will be evaluated again Wednesday. He could play Thursday against Tampa Bay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Given our luck this season, this is about as good of news as we could have had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2009121...ructural-damage Detroit -- The news on Jonathan Ericsson was as good as could be expected for the Wings. Tests revealed a deep bone bruise on his left knee and in his calf muscle, but no structural damage. "What I've been told is that he'll be out a minimum of two weeks, but we will know a lot more in a week or so," general manager Ken Holland said. Ericsson was injured Monday on a check from Phoenix captain Shane Doan in the first period. Holland said the Wings will recall Doug Janik from Grand Rapids to replace Ericsson. "Janik has the ability to kill penalties, and Jonathan Ericsson was eating up a lot of minutes on our penalty-kill," Holland said. "We needed a guy with the same ability to eat up those minutes." Janik, who has played in one game with the Wings this season, had 15 points and a plus-10 rating in Grand Rapids. Darren Helm, who has a strained tendon in his wrist, will be evaluated again Wednesday. He could play Thursday against Tampa Bay. Great news! The Wings won't want a member of their top PK tandem gone for months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Great news! The Wings won't want a member of their top PK tandem gone for months. I think Janik will do just fine in the PK department while ericsson is gone, imo he's always been a bit overrated on this board. The good PK got alot to do with a certain #17 and #23 down low among others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Thank God! He'll be coming back amidst the influx of injured players also. Talk about a morale booster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted December 15, 2009 no need to panic we've got janik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Good news I guess. It could have been a lot worse. I havn't seen much of Janik's play. Is he physical? I want to see him throwing his body around out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) no need to panic we've got janik When our options dwindle then we'll use Kindl!! Edited December 15, 2009 by esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 When our options dwindle then we'll use Kindl!! Then when he drops to the floor We'll just call up Delmore! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Oops! He pulled a tendon Here comes Smith, Brendan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus's Garden 147 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 I don't know about any of you, but I'm kind of getting pumped for early to mid-January when Fil, Ericsson, Cleary, and Williams are all scheduled to come back within like a three week span. Dare I dream about a full roster in February? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Honestly, I'm beyond shocked this wasn't worse news. The way he got hit and went down, I thought it was likely his season. Sidenote: The following people deserve their respective tomatoes. no need to panic we've got janik When our options dwindle then we'll use Kindl!! Then when he drops to the floor We'll just call up Delmore! Oops! He pulled a tendon Here comes Smith, Brendan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Any news that doesnt have the terms torn or ripped in it is good news ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 I definitely thought it would be worse. Great news. The only thing that SLIGHTLY worries me is that all of these players are going to be returning at once, is this going to cause an adjustment period where they get back into playing form? Lets hope not! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 ...this is not a joke then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Cub 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Thats great news if it turns out he only misses a couple weeks to a month. It looked much worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) Well, good news if this is the case. Hopefully Holland's not just saying this to keep Wings fans from hanging themselves. Edited December 15, 2009 by rick zombo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Too bad, but I'm glad Janik is getting a chance to strut his stuff here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 This is great news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted December 15, 2009 can they do this again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 I guess this is as good of news as we could have hoped for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokeychik22 17 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 very relieved. excellent news. ericsson should take it easy and hope it doesnt go into any other injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Strange how Mule's injury looked like nothing and he turns out to be out long term while Big E looked like his season could be over and yet he's only out around 2 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 This is the toughest Wing team since the late 90's. May, Janik, Bertuzzi, Newbury. Too bad Lilja isn't around, or else we'd be a full blown goon squad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 This is the toughest Wing team since the late 90's. May, Janik, Bertuzzi, Newbury. Too bad Lilja isn't around, or else we'd be a full blown goon squad. C'mon, don't leave Abby out of the mix! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
