Lilja likely gone

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

The Modano situation must be stalling everything.If Modano signs here,there will plenty of Ex-Wings next year.

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

That's an understatement and a half. Detroit needs a bigger guy who's willing to hit, block shots and play in the corners.

And most importantly, clear the crease. Our opponents had free reign around the Wing's net last season.

[Jesusberg 1,256]

And most importantly, clear the crease. Our opponents had free reign around the Wing's net last season.

Agree 100%. I was really hoping Ericsson would develop a knack for it as the season went on, but truth be told he plays a pretty soft game most of the time. It's a shame considering how big he is.

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

Agree 100%. I was really hoping Ericsson would develop a knack for it as the season went on, but truth be told he plays a pretty soft game most of the time. It's a shame considering how big he is.

Definitely.

As I've said in the past, I'd be celebrating if Ericsson took a crosschecking penalty for knocking someone's head off in the crease. He needs to find the line by going over it. So far, he hasn't even come close. They need to make him watch 500 hours of video of Pronger in front of his own net.

[Hossa4Life 4]

we actually have a solid 3rd d line withs lils. why not resign him? Did i miss something. Our d improved so much after he returned. Also ericsson then played like a nhl defender.

[newfy 695]

we actually have a solid 3rd d line withs lils. why not resign him? Did i miss something. Our d improved so much after he returned. Also ericsson then played like a nhl defender.

Lilja wants a top 4 role and more money. The wings can't give him either of these wishes

[Hossa4Life 4]

Lilja wants a top 4 role and more money. The wings can't give him either of these wishes

maybe more money but where did you hear this. I thought he was happy in detroit. He is nothing better then a thrid line role player. But i love him and all the crazy pain he brings.

[newfy 695]

maybe more money but where did you hear this. I thought he was happy in detroit. He is nothing better then a thrid line role player. But i love him and all the crazy pain he brings.

He said it in an interview I beleive or maybe Holland said that. I think Mlive had it, maybe someone else who knows where it is could link it for you.

[Hossa4Life 4]

He said it in an interview I beleive or maybe Holland said that. I think Mlive had it, maybe someone else who knows where it is could link it for you.

thanks as long as long as you saw it somewhere. I just wanted to know if you were assuming or if you actually knew. I dont need a link

[metalkorn 45]

been a while since i posted here (if at all) but has everyone forgot this incident that swung the Anaheim series in 07 in their favour?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoF3qUnn8js&feature=related

he has done good things but this always stands out in my mind.

[brett 1,029]

holland better not be picking meech over lebda. this move better be for kindl to come up and impress

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

That does stand out but so does his exceptional penalty killing skills and shot blocking.

[titanium2 867]

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Gotta love it

[WizardOfOz30 1,886]

I knew I saw this somewhere, this is what he has to say about leaving it's from last week.

"Now it's really interesting. It's going to be fun to see where I can end up as there are many good teams that I could play for," says Lilja.

TT: So you're looking forward to it?

Lilja: "I'm looking forward to it. I just want to know where I'll play. I want to play for a team that's as good as it can be, one that I can win with, and all that stuff. It's an interesting time coming.

While he's now available to other clubs, he does wish he could remain in Detroit.

"You want to take care of your future and the amount of time you play. It's very difficult to move into the top-four defensive pairings in Detroit, they've very stable there. While you can always make more money, you also want to secure your own financial future."

Lilja's comments

It will be interesting to see where he ends up because it doesn't sound like the Wings can give him what he wants. Hopefully he'll do well where ever he goes.

[Hossa4Life 4]

off to chicago with him then