Jonathan Ericsson will play tonight for the Wings in Chicago.
This is great news for Red Wings fans as they get one of their regulars back on the blueline. Ericsson will bring some experience back to the Red Wings blueline, and should log a lot of minutes. However he isn't a great fantasy option as he only registered 1 goal in 69 games last season.
Ericsson isn't a great fantasy option but with all the injuries to the Red Wings blueline, when he returns he could have more opportunities than usual.
Babcock said Ericsson is game time decision. If he can't play Lashoff will make NHL debut.
Ericsson is playing on the Red Wings top d-pair and that could result in him having his best offensive season, but there are a lot better fantasy options out there than Ericsson.
Ericsson remains an option to return on Wednesday. Although coach Mike Babcock noted that if he doesn't play tomorrow, he won't play Friday against the rival Predators. He scored a goal and 10 points with a plus-17 rating in 63 games.
Ericsson was scheduled to miss the rest of the regular season but should return this week. He scored a goal and 10 points with a plus-17 rating in 63 games.
Babcock said he thinks Jonathan Ericsson (fractured wrist) will be back for Monday's game vs. Columbus.
Ericsson was scheduled to miss the rest of the regular season but should return Monday. He scored a goal and 10 points with a plus-17 rating in 63 games.
Jakub Kindl and Jonathan Ericsson are also skating
Ericsson was scheduled to miss the rest of the regular season but should return shortly. He scored a goal and 10 points with a plus-17 rating in 63 games.
Ericsson was scheduled to miss the rest of the regular season but should return shortly. He scored a goal and 10 points with a plus-17 rating in 63 games.
Holland encouraged Kindl and Ericsson will be back soon, Kindl maybe 1 week. Wings defense could use the boost.
Ericsson was scheduled to miss the rest of the regular season but should return shortly. He scored a goal and 10 points with a plus-17 rating in 63 games.
Jonathan Ericsson (fractured left wrist) practiced with the team for the first time since getting injured on Feb. 25 but won't return until late March or early April.
There's nothing wrong with Ericsson's legs, so expect him to keep his conditioning level up. However, he probably misses the rest of the regular season due to his fractured wrist.
DETROIT – Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson hopes to start skating soon, possibly Friday, to maintain his conditioning as best he can while recovering from a fractured left wrist.
There's nothing wrong with Ericsson's legs, so expect him to keep his conditioning level up. However, he probably misses the rest of the regular season due to his fractured wrist.