ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 Another minus game tonight. It's only a matter of time before the guy is waived. He's looked nothing but awful during the preseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 Ericsson to San Jose for Lilja? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown4013 350 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 Ok seriously...He was BRUTAL tonight...and I think this is the 1st "hate post" I have done about Big E but &^$@^, he is going to loose his spot if this keeps up. He has to stop thinking he is Lidstrom out there, using his stick to try and poke the puck away and ******* crush someone with his big body. Twice tonight I saw him BEHIND the NYR net..... Step up or step out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 Ericsson to San Jose for Lilja? And Lilly has looked pretty good tonight against the Canucks. esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mckinley25 677 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 Yes, with our luck based on a whopping two players. You do realize that there have been many others players who have gone on to do equally bad or even worse upon moving to other teams, right? Yes, I realize that. I also don't actually think he'd win the Norris even if he did succeed. My sincerest apologies for a poor attempt at humor. 1 dobbles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 Ericsson looks plain lost out there. He's in the hotseat. No doubt about it. But guys..no need to worry..don't panic! We've got Janik! I'm thinking he's gonna get some games under his belt with the way Ericsson is playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 Ericsson looks plain lost out there. He's in the hotseat. No doubt about it. But guys..no need to worry..don't panic! We've got Janik! I'm thinking he's gonna get some games under his belt with the way Ericsson is playing. Doubtful... you're more likely to see Janik in if Salei gets hurt and we have multiple injuries, if E doesn't earn/loses his spot as the 6th d-man, Kindl will take it and it hurts to say this (unapologetic Ericsson fan here) but Kindl has outplayed Ericsson thus far in the pre-season and probably already has earned the 6th spot, whether he is given it or not remains to be seen however... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 did everyone forget about meech? that dude has ericsson spot if hes healthy sucksss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 did everyone forget about meech? that dude has ericsson spot if hes healthy sucksss um... no. 100% wrong. He was already waived and has concussion issues right now, he is destined for GR or another team, no ifs, ands, or buts about it... If Ericsson does not earn that spot, it is Kindl's. period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 If Ericsson does not earn that spot, it is Kindl's. period. When our options dwindle We'll use Kindl!! esteef 3 Zeowingsfan, crotty99 and Doc Holliday reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 hope your right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 Don't panic, we have Janik. 1 roboturner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 so if 20 games into the season Big E is a +5 and has 8pts or more do we all start retracking here or what? heres what we should do, we have some good prospects coming thru on the D who have some size. How about we convert Ericsson back to a forward and have Hommer teach him that front net pest job #96 does so well. Just think, Thomas has maybe just this year left, what better way to use E's size for when Hommer hangs them up. Just a thought guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossCheck24 2 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 As much as i like Ericsson, I think he may need a confidence boost from playing in gr for a while. Re-find his game. What if he moved back to forward? His time on d will have made him a better defensive forward and he could fix the tough guy problem. I would bet he would be all for crushing d men on the forecheck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Heaten Report post Posted September 30, 2010 I'm not giving up Ericsson, and he won't be my "whipping boy" if he isn't the result to the negative play. In last night's game, people were blaming Ericsson on plays when he wasn't even on the ice. That's how much people unjustly hate the guy... and it's pretty sad, really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown4013 350 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 um... no. 100% wrong. He was already waived and has concussion issues right now, he is destined for GR or another team, no ifs, ands, or buts about it... If Ericsson does not earn that spot, it is Kindl's. period. I agree- Meech is a utility guy..He cleared waivers- Kindl wouldn't. Kindl is a better D man and althoght Meech is useful because you can slot him in anywhere, Kindl is better on the blueline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmonster 11 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 The upside of all this is that there is an argument about the #6 defenseman. Most teams would love to have that as their only problem. I am not worried, let Chelios coach him up. If he fails we plug in Kindl, see what he can do, if he fails, we plug in Janik. If those two fail we trade Ericcson to Toronto and get Lebda back. (j/k on the Lebda part) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Heaten Report post Posted September 30, 2010 um... no. 100% wrong. He was already waived and has concussion issues right now, he is destined for GR or another team, no ifs, ands, or buts about it... If Ericsson does not earn that spot, it is Kindl's. period. I disagree with the bolded. I'd bet the house that Ericsson and Kindl get rotated throughout the season. The opener may start with Kindl, but Babcock will rotate them throughout the season unless one of them unpredictably becomes absolutely amazing, which I 100% doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 so if 20 games into the season Big E is a +5 and has 8pts or more do we all start retracking here or what? heres what we should do, we have some good prospects coming thru on the D who have some size. How about we convert Ericsson back to a forward and have Hommer teach him that front net pest job #96 does so well. Just think, Thomas has maybe just this year left, what better way to use E's size for when Hommer hangs them up. Just a thought guys. Lets hope this isn't true, as we signed him to a 2 year contract through the 2011-2012 season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted September 30, 2010 I disagree with the bolded. I'd bet the house that Ericsson and Kindl get rotated throughout the season. The opener may start with Kindl, but Babcock will rotate them throughout the season unless one of them unpredictably becomes absolutely amazing, which I 100% doubt. and if they're rotated, it's because the other hasn't won the spot either... the point I was making, is it's one or the other night in and out. period. The upside of all this is that there is an argument about the #6 defenseman. Most teams would love to have that as their only problem. I am not worried, let Chelios coach him up. If he fails we plug in Kindl, see what he can do, if he fails, we plug in Janik. If those two fail we trade Ericcson to Toronto and get Lebda back. (j/k on the Lebda part) minus the Lebda part... some things shouldn't even be joked about! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest scottj Report post Posted September 30, 2010 Ericsson better not act a fool and f*** up too many times opening day... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted October 2, 2010 So I'm guessing Ericsson will play in the next Toronto game? Right? I feel like we should establish some fair expectations now. We've seen Kindl play and we're antsy to say "Kindl should have Ericsson's spot." What can we expect from Jonny that's fair? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Heaten Report post Posted October 2, 2010 So I'm guessing Ericsson will play in the next Toronto game? Right? I feel like we should establish some fair expectations now. We've seen Kindl play and we're antsy to say "Kindl should have Ericsson's spot." What can we expect from Jonny that's fair? Ericsson will play with the Griffins against (probably) Toronto's top players and goaltending. Wouldn't be fair to expect Ericsson to have as good of a game as Kindl did yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
