Injured Ericsson out 3-5 weeks with Fractured Ribs

[HockeytownRules19 902]

Helene St. James ‏@HeleneStJames 11m

#RedWings lose D Jonathan Ericsson (fractured ribs) for 3-5 weeks. Bad for Sweden, too, as it puts Ericsson at risk for missing Sochi.

Wow! Bummer! Get well Big E!

[Wings_Dynasty 267]

So, DeK on the top pair?

[TheDetroitRedWings 286]

So, DeK on the top pair?

Gotta be. No one else we have on the lower pairings is even close to Danny's level.

[RedWang 422]

Kyle quincey seriously needs to GTFO. Hes really letting the team down with his all around piss poor play.

Whats worse is for the next 3-5 weeks he'll be on the 2nd pairing playing 20+ minutes a game.

Shoot me.

[Crashnburnluder 385]

when it rains, it pours...

[Paul MacLean's Mustache 44]

At this rate, Holland will never have the chance to cut Quincey and/or Cleary.

A guy can dream, I guess.

[Jedi 1,865]

5 concussion protocols...

4 Griffins call ups...

3 strained groins...

2 fractured ribs...

And a herniated disc for Z!

Crappiest Christmas song ever...

[BottleOfSmoke 5,965]

*sigh*

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

This team is too fragile every year. Like I said last night, they need to see what they're doing wrong training wise instead of always chalking it up to bad luck.

Seems like we go through this every year now.

[St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422]

Meaning Kindl and Quincey with more ice time dear lord.

The chances of me throwing my tv across the room now is at all an time high.

Get better Big E...

[VM1138 1,921]

It's so abnormal. These injuries should be investigated. Way too frequent, way too...well...odd.

[GoWings1905 2,694]

Unreal. Just get DeKeyser back and E is out again. I said it in the GDT last night, but the loss of any one of Kronwall, E or DeKeyser is a major blow to the defense. There's hardly any quality depth back there beyond those three.

More minutes for Quincey and Kindl against a very tough January schedule is not ideal.

[martinezsvsu 240]

smith played with kronwall last night, but dekeyser on the top line has worked great in the past.

[MabusIncarnate 5,359]

I really don't remember a season when injuries were THIS bad. I mean there have been a few rough stretches in recent memory but not to this capacity. This is yet another respectable quality player not on the squad for an extended period of time, and long term it's really going to damage this teams chances of making playoffs this year unless something improves fast.

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

This is just pissing me off with all these injuries!

SUCK IT UP PRINCESSES AND STOP GETTING HURT!!!

:shout:

Ok, done ranting!

[Dabura 12,232]

This looks like a job for Dan Girardi.

[The Greek 323]

This team is too fragile every year. Like I said last night, they need to see what they're doing wrong training wise instead of always chalking it up to bad luck.

Seems like we go through this every year now.

I don't think you can blame poor training for this type of injury. It's not like it's an injury to a joint or muscle. Nonetheless, the teams training regimen should be reexamined.

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

I really don't remember a season when injuries were THIS bad. I mean there have been a few rough stretches in recent memory but not to this capacity. This is yet another respectable quality player not on the squad for an extended period of time, and long term it's really going to damage this teams chances of making playoffs this year unless something improves fast.

Huh? Try 2010, 2013. Not that long ago to remember.

It's definitely not a coincidence and not just old age either. The injuries are happening to guys of all ages. I don't know how they practice and what the training staff does to keep the players in shape, but we're an injury riddled team almost annually now.

[LeftWinger 5,176]

...so, E is out. Fine. I still sit Q & K. I bring up all of Ouellet, Marchenko and Almquist. Send a f'ing message to these two 1st round picks that 'know the system.'

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

I don't think you can blame poor training for this type of injury. It's not like it's an injury to a joint or muscle. Nonetheless, the teams training regimen should be reexamined.

I don't know what it is, but I hate hearing how it's bad luck, or being snake bitten, etc. Back to back years now we've been hit with ridiculous injuries.

[Dabura 12,232]

I feel like HBO is in a good position to get to the bottom of this injury madness. Do some sleuthing, faceless camera crew!

[Red Crazy 201]

This really sucks. Holland needs to go shopping asap. Put Quincey and a couple prospects on the table for a real D man.

[uk_redwing 495]

Is Brett Lebda still a UFA?

[Dabura 12,232]

Is Brett Lebda still a UFA?

We haven't won a Cup since Lebda left. Mere coincidence? I think not.

[TheDetroitRedWings 286]

Is Brett Lebda still a UFA?

Derek Meech anyone?