155 replies to this topic

[kylee]

i think pain train is kind of a sarcastic nickname

indeed.


ps. Lilja is a true enforcer?? when did i miss this?

[55fan]

He is the Pain Train. Hopefully he will remember us when we play against him, and not hurt us too badly.

Best of luck to him and his family.

[Octopus's Garden]

Nothing at all surprising here. If Lilja can't make that team, given the current state of its d-corps, then he'll either have to crawl back to Detroit or head to Europe. This is a perfect scenario for him. Time for the current guys here, especially the younger ones, to step up. Lebda and Lilja are gone ... only the best remain

[Broken 16]

Best of luck Lils. Can't wait to bounce you and that sorry ass team out of the playoffs.

[kylee]

Nothing at all surprising here. If Lilja can't make that team, given the current state of its d-corps, then he'll either have to crawl back to Detroit or head to Europe. This is a perfect scenario for him. Time for the current guys here, especially the younger ones, to step up. Lebda and Lilja are gone ... only the best remain

There's always Ericsson...

[Kira]

Damn, I'm gonna miss that man. One of the nicest people I ever met. Good luck and good journeys, Andreas. Some of us will still have a soft spot for you.

[ChelisChick]

Amen sister.

[GoWings1905]

Best of luck Lils. Can't wait to bounce you and that sorry ass team out of the playoffs.

I hope Lilja gets to camp in time to partake in the diving lessons.

[LidsFan]

I feel bad for Lilja, and I hope he makes the team. I think that he would be a good fit on the Sharks. I like the Sharks, so it would be easy to root for him there.

Edited by LidsFan, 16 September 2010 - 07:56 PM.

[Broken 16]

I hope Lilja gets to camp in time to partake in the diving lessons.

Lol... I'm pretty sure the handbook will be required reading on the flight in. I wouldn't be surprised if Wilson tripped him up coming off the plane in order to assess his skills.

Edited by Broken 16, 16 September 2010 - 08:10 PM.

[thedisappearer]

They don't have a true enforcer on their team

They still don't.

Miss ya, Lils.

[GMRwings1983]

They still don't.

Miss ya, Lils.

Well, I know he hasn't made the team yet, but I'm just saying that the move makes sense for them. No harm in trying him out.

[ChelisChick]

I think it's a good move for both sides. I know he probably doesn't want to uproot his family any more than necessary, so here's to hoping he makes the team and doesn't have to resort to playing overseas.

[redwingfan19]

if he signs a one year deal with sharks there is always the chance he could come back after this season as the 6th - 7th d man if salei and lidstom go, maybe kindl doesn't work out ect.

[eva unit zero]

Lilja did spend the first 2 1/2 years of his career in LA, so it is not that crazy a thought for him to go to San Jose. He is basically a lock to make the team and has a realistic chance at making the top four. None of that could be said about his chances in Detroit, especially not after Salei was signed.

[Detroit # 1 Fan]

Pain Trains dead. Love you Lils, good luck making the team, I know you will, but after that your part of the enemy.

[Hockeytown0001]

So long, Pain Train.

[edicius]

Not to mention buy their jersey if the sexy beast makes the team.

Damn right, I will. My closet is rather Eastern Conference heavy with jerseys right now.

[TNBT]

I wasn't much of a fan in the early days, but I think we were all expecting something different than the player we got. I started to warm to him a bit as he started to play well, but it's a shame he got injured. Good luck to him and his family, I hope he makes the team and does well.

As for jerseys, all I have so far is Red Wings jerseys, so I think it's time to update my closet with some jerseys from the other teams that I like. I think a blue Staal Rangers jersey will be next.

[T.Low]

Hmmm...we're pregnant with a girl; can a girl be named Lilja? Lilja May Lowell?

My wife is seriously contemplating "Stevie". She adores Yzerman. (But who doesn't)



Edit: WHat happenned to the negs? You could just neg me if you didn't like it instead of hijacking an entire thread with replies. Sorry.

Edited by T.Low, 17 September 2010 - 01:38 PM.