Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 Hopefully this doesn't evolve into "Ericsson sucks", "Trade Ericsson" ect... But my question is how much improvement is there in his game? He was the last pick in his draft, he had size, raw skill and improved so much after arriving in Grand Rapids. The Wings love his upside, they thought he could be a 2nd pairing defenceman. He's 26, so you'd think what we're seeing now is only the beginning, but how much upside is there truly left? For a giant he doesn't play anywhere near physical enough, he doesn't really throw any hits, offensively he could probably max out at roughly 30 points, and defensively I don't think he's ever going to be all that good. So he's not blessed with being a physical defenceman despite his size and offensively he's probably not well-rounded enough to regularly be used on the PP. Where then does he sit? Basically, I don't think his potential will ever be reached, partly because I think the hype was a little too much. He's a 5th defenceman at best. Unfortunately for us, Kindl has a lot of the same flaws. Size, skill, but doesn't hit and the offence might not come around like it was once touted too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 You can't fix what is (or isn't) between his ears. 2 Nev and atodaso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 Oh Ericsson... 1 Hossa4Life reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted May 5, 2010 I'm not sure what Ericsson's problem is. He seems clueless on the ice in the NHL, and he often doesn't give 100% effort. He's cheap and the Wings are loyal, and so I figure he'll get one more season to prove himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 I honestly...I don't know. He showed so much potential but since then we haven't even seen a glimmer. He's made no improvements the entire year and just doesn't seem to make the smart play ever. Maybe some day he will improve, but I'm beginning to see him as another Meech. A guy we thought could one day be good, but who just flatlined and is now...well...he is what he is. Hopefully next season we'll see some kind of development from him, whether it's playing more physical or making better passes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 People have been relying on his "potential" for too long. The guy's 26.....are they going to still be using that excuse in 3 years, when his career is half over? Maybe having a big body that stands around and does s*** works for some teams but not for us. I'll be glad to see him and Lebda go this summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 Uwe Krupp Syndrome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted May 5, 2010 Ericsson took one step forward and six steps backwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BamaWing 37 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 Hopefully this doesn't evolve into "Ericsson sucks", "Trade Ericsson" ect... Ericsson sucks.....Trade Ericsson....Send Ericsson to GR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 People have been relying on his "potential" for too long. The guy's 26.....are they going to still be using that excuse in 3 years, when his career is half over? Maybe having a big body that stands around and does s*** works for some teams but not for us. I'll be glad to see him and Lebda go this summer. Interesting point. So maybe it's just his type of game (whatever that is, seems a bit unclear at present) would be better suited for another team? I certainly wouldn't be totally opposed to at least hearing offers from other clubs, we have Kindl, Smith and Lashoff set to be Wings either next season or in 1-2 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted May 5, 2010 (edited) Ericsson looks more comfortable when he plays like a forward. Problem is he's way too slow to be effective as one, and too inept to be a consistently good defenseman. I think he was the 291st pick for a reason. Edited May 5, 2010 by Lidstromboli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 He's just a big skinny *****. He's like nearly 6'5 and barely weighs over 200 pounds. Why do we need such a sissy on our team. Like I said earlier, Babcock dropped the ball scratching Lilja instead of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 He's just a big skinny *****. A big and yet skinny *****. Hmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dano33 41 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 (edited) I don't see any passion from him until the play stops and scrums start. He doesn't seem to have those hockey instincts. He doesn't know where guys are on the ice, he doesn't make smart passes, and he doesn't work for loose pucks. I think he could do it, but he doesn't seem to want to step up. Edited May 5, 2010 by Dano33 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 A big and yet skinny *****. Hmm... I mean length wise. He needs to add more meat to his bones. Add my two posts together, and you see what kind of pervert I am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 in all honesty, it was very amateur of him to try to gain the zone by himself and stay deep there. its overtime in a must win playoff game, let the forwards play offense and the defenders play d, and dont force anything. he does not stand his ground or hit. he is not lidstrom in the making like people say - he isnt. and i gotta say, lilja should have been in and ericsson scratched - lilja was +1 and playing solid. that play that ericsson made at the end of the game is the s*** i expect from lebda-who was alright. need eaves badly. id trade him and try to pick up a solid, stable, stay at home d-man. give some of our youngsters a chance too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 Ericsson hasn't been the same since he met HR40 2 F.Michael and PenaltyShot 96 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 (edited) .... Edited May 5, 2010 by dirtydangles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BamaWing 37 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 A big and yet skinny *****. Hmm... So would that make him a lanky *****? or a slender *****? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DatsyukianDeke13 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 He's a rookie defenseman who played forward his whole life. Give him one more year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 (edited) Hes okay, not the best. I dont think he will improve anymore. He doesnt look any better then when he first played. I given up on him, i really thought he was going to get better and learn how to use his huge body but that never happened. I wouldnt be heartbroken if he was traded. Still miss quiency I would like to see him play forward tho, that could be entertaining. Edited May 5, 2010 by brett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BamaWing 37 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 He's a rookie defenseman who played forward his whole life. Give him one more year. we'd have 2 more games at least if he didn't decide to play forward in OT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 we'd have 2 more games at least if he didn't decide to play forward in OT. haha i lol'd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DatsyukianDeke13 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 we'd have 2 more games at least if he didn't decide to play forward in OT. IF? IF, Zetterberg scored on the penalty shot, we would have atleast two more games IF, Howard didn't allow a few easy goals, we would have atleast two more games IF, the refs were not completely incompetent in game two, we would have atleast two more games IF, our own players would stop taking penalties (cough, cough Holmstrom), we would have atleast two more games IF, the Mule scored 17 goals tonight, we would have atleast two more games You win as a team and lose as a team. 2 SiLkK19 and Zeowingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BamaWing 37 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 IF? IF, Zetterberg scored on the penalty shot, we would have atleast two more games IF, Howard didn't allow a few easy goals, we would have atleast two more games IF, the refs were not completely incompetent in game two, we would have atleast two more games IF, our own players would stop taking penalties (cough, cough Holmstrom), we would have atleast two more games IF, the Mule scored 17 goals tonight, we would have atleast two more games You win as a team and lose as a team. hey you're preaching to the choir.IF, we had 10 Darren Helms, we'd watch the game in slo-mo and we'd play the full 60 mins for once. IF, Jimmy Howard had a 3 foot cock, he wouldn't have let in a sorry ass goal at a horrible angle to tie the game up.' IF, Bertuzzi didn't suck so much....well I'll keep things realistic. You get the point though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
