Phazon 24 Report post Posted April 6, 2010 A couple of years ago, this thread would never happen on LGW, but face it. Lilja is a valuable d-man to the franchise. He is not Lidstrom valuable of course, but a solid contribution to the blue line. Ever since Lils got back in the lineup, Detroit has won a lot of games. Coincidence? Maybe, but he sure is way better then meech, ericsson and lebda. Also, wings did miss lilja in last years playoffs. 1 Hossa4Life reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted April 6, 2010 and still he got scratched versus philly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phazon 24 Report post Posted April 6, 2010 and still he got scratched versus philly? really? That's news to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted April 6, 2010 and still he got scratched versus philly? I still can't figure out why Babcock did that. It definitely contributed to the loss. 1 swiss_redwingfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zettie85 106 Report post Posted April 6, 2010 He's a pimp. :hat: I still can't figure out why Babcock did that. It definitely contributed to the loss. Source Couple days old but could be why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 6, 2010 Boy,Weber is sure a thorn in Lils side Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted April 6, 2010 He's a pimp. :hat: Source Couple days old but could be why. WEBER! 1 zettie85 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted April 6, 2010 I still can't figure out why Babcock did that. It definitely contributed to the loss. I think they listed him as a healthy scratch, but I could definitely see it being his knee after that shot he blocked. Or they didn't want him getting tuned up by Carcillo or Hartnell and get concussed again, since he's one of the only Wings who will drop the gloves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted April 6, 2010 oh that Weber boy, always getting in Mrs Wilson's garden! he's nothing but trouble i tells ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted April 7, 2010 (edited) fixed. I don't think you'll see him ever fight again. I think they listed him as a healthy scratch, but I could definitely see it being his knee after that shot he blocked. Or they didn't want him getting tuned up by Carcillo or Hartnell and get concussed again, since he's one of the only Wings who will used to drop the gloves. Edited April 7, 2010 by FireCaptain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted April 7, 2010 I think they listed him as a healthy scratch, but I could definitely see it being his knee after that shot he blocked. Or they didn't want him getting tuned up by Carcillo or Hartnell and get concussed again, since he's one of the only Wings who will drop the gloves. Hartnell got tuned up by Fischer and Lilja is a better fighter than Fischer. I fail to see how he'd get tuned up by ginger boy. Carcillo is a good fighter but overrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted April 7, 2010 Hartnell got tuned up by Fischer and Lilja is a better fighter than Fischer. I fail to see how he'd get tuned up by ginger boy. Carcillo is a good fighter but overrated. Don't get me wrong, I hate them both. Hartnell especially. Lilja is a better fighter than Fischer? I don't remember Fischer dropping the gloves that much, but him being pretty good when he did. I admire Lilja's stepping up and trying to drop them, but honestly he hasn't done much in a fight I saw that was very impressive. I mean, I think the most impressive thing is him trying to learn to fight at the elite level of the sport, because I'm betting he hadn't done it much before that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted April 7, 2010 A couple of years ago, this thread would never happen on LGW, but face it. Lilja is a valuable d-man to the franchise. He is not Lidstrom valuable of course, but a solid contribution to the blue line. Ever since Lils got back in the lineup, Detroit has won a lot of games. Coincidence? Maybe, but he sure is way better then meech, ericsson and lebda. Also, wings did miss lilja in last years playoffs. Bolded: Oh Hell yeah Reply to Thread in General: Lilja has been great upon his return, and it's good to see he is showing the 2008+ Lilja rather than the one who used to constantly get bagged on. In my mind, his "just keep it simple and try not to mess up" mindset is an anchor, and I am glad that I can count on at least one Defensemen on the Wing's other than Lidstrom to always care about defense first. Also, his style of play meshes far better with Ericcson/Lebda than when they are paired together. Overall great to have him back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted April 7, 2010 Don't get me wrong, I hate them both. Hartnell especially. Lilja is a better fighter than Fischer? I don't remember Fischer dropping the gloves that much, but him being pretty good when he did. I admire Lilja's stepping up and trying to drop them, but honestly he hasn't done much in a fight I saw that was very impressive. I mean, I think the most impressive thing is him trying to learn to fight at the elite level of the sport, because I'm betting he hadn't done it much before that. Yeah, I think Fischer really paid attention to those lessons from Kocur. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwin 240 Report post Posted April 7, 2010 I love him so much the last time I was at the Joe I asked if they had a Lilja jersey to buy. He said they had to make is special, but their equipment was all put away (this was after the game). Perhaps next time, Lilja! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishseven 9 Report post Posted April 7, 2010 Im just worried about his future playing that kind of role,i mean,we lost him for a year over a scrap.can he and the team afford to put him in the position again?...i geuss it depends on how healthy his melon is .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mjtm77 Report post Posted April 7, 2010 Don't get me wrong, I hate them both. Hartnell especially. Lilja is a better fighter than Fischer? I don't remember Fischer dropping the gloves that much, but him being pretty good when he did. I admire Lilja's stepping up and trying to drop them, but honestly he hasn't done much in a fight I saw that was very impressive. I mean, I think the most impressive thing is him trying to learn to fight at the elite level of the sport, because I'm betting he hadn't done it much before that. dude hartnell is my cousin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 7, 2010 dude hartnell is my cousin Are you the Geico caveman or Carrott Top? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
South Dakota wings fan 7 Report post Posted April 7, 2010 I still can't figure out why Babcock did that. It definitely contributed to the loss. It's called rest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted April 7, 2010 It's called rest. I thought resting for a year would be enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted April 7, 2010 It's called rest. not true... it was a "healthy" wink, wink, nudge, nudge, scratch... I guarantee he was banged up after awkwardly blocking that shot the game before... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted April 7, 2010 I love him so much the last time I was at the Joe I asked if they had a Lilja jersey to buy. He said they had to make is special, but their equipment was all put away (this was after the game). Perhaps next time, Lilja! And you all laughed at me when I got my Lilja jersey last season... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted April 7, 2010 dude hartnell is my cousin My condolences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites