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Ericsson learning to make every shift count Red Wings Hockey

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009

As the Red Wings progress through the season, every game is a learning tool for young defenseman Jonathan Ericsson.

Ericsson learns to make every shift count

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009

As the Red Wings progress through the season, every game is a learning tool for young defenseman Jonathan Ericsson.

HELENE ST. JAMES' BLOG: Wings mix up defense pairings again; Howard to go against Atlanta

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009

Update from Tuesday's practice: After one game, Mike Babcock already has scuttled the pairings he tried to stick with Monday at Nashville. During Tuesday's practice, Nicklas Lidstrom was still with Jonathan Ericsson, but the Wings plan to use Brad Stuart with Brian Rafalski on the other top pair, and use those four against opposing top lines. Babcock said the rest of the shifts will...

Power Play Observations

Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009

from Scott Cullen of TSN, The NHL season is far enough along to get a feel for how teams are distributing their power play minutes. In most cases, it’s obvious, or at least readily apparent, who is going to get that precious playing time, but here are some observations with regards to each team’s power play ice time. ATLANTA Despite little production, LW Vyacheslav Kozlov ranks third on...

Wings' Ericsson, Rafalski feeling better

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

Detroit Red Wings defensemen Brian Rafalski and Jonathan Ericsson returned to practice today at Joe Louis Arena and are expected to play Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The Wings sent defensemen Doug Janik back to Grand Rapids (AHL).

Kronwall, Janik sub for ailing Wing defenders

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

Red Wings defensemen Brian Rafalski and Jonathan Ericsson were too ill to play Tuesday night against the Bruins. But defensemen Niklas Kronwall, who missed practice Monday along with Rafalski and Ericsson, was in the lineup, and Doug Janik was called up from Grand Rapids.

Wings call up Janik for tonight's game

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

The Detroit Red Wings called up defenseman Doug Janik to play tonight against the Boston Bruins. Defensemen Jonathan Ericsson will miss his second straight game with the flu and Brian Rafalski also will sit out because of an illness.

• Game Day Notes: vs. Boston - On the Wings

Fantasy Hockey Notes 11/03/2009

post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

- Don't look now, but the Flyers suddenly have even more good young talent. James van Riemsdyk and David Laliberte are playing on the top line with Jeff Carter and looking very impressive. While Laliberte has only played in two games, he has three points (2 goals) while highly touted winger van Riemsdyk has 2 goals and 11 assists in 10 games. Its too early to tell if these two will continue this hot...

That game made me smile

Hockeytown Static (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009

Alright, before I completely geek out about everything that was awesome about yesterday, let's recap the holy-crap-not-so-awesome: - Jonathan Ericsson appears to have caught the flu. Thanks bunches, Edmonton. - Jason Williams tried to take Brad May's eye out last night; he should be fine , but that was a little scary, and logistically, we don't need another man down. - Not a single kid showed up to...

Ericsson Fighting The Flu

Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009

from Vicki Hall of Flames Insider, Defenceman Jonathan Ericsson missed the morning skate Saturday with flu-like symptoms. His status is questionable for tonight’s clash with the Calgary Flames. “We hope it’s nothing major,” said Detroit head coach Mike Babcock. “But what we’re concerned about is that’s what happened in Edmonton. It was nothing major in the...

REDWINGS v2.0: YOUTH MOVEMENT – HOWARD, ABDELKADER, AND LEINO

hockeyinsight.com (Free subscription) | 10/17/2009

Last we left off, we examined two of the Red Wings brightest young players, Jonathan Ericsson and Darren Helm. This week we conclude with part two of our look at the youth transition taking place in the Motor City by shining the spotlight onto youngsters Jimmy Howard, Justin Abdelkader and Ville Leino. But first an update [...]

Recap: Wings 5, Kings 2

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009

What happened: Right after killing off a Kings power play, the Wings gave up a goal at 5:41 of the first period when Dustin Brown swiped in Matt Greene's shot that had sneaked in from the point. The Kings hit two posts in the first period. Then Jonathan Ericsson scored 3:34 into the second period when he caught the puck after Justin Abdelkader won the faceoff and fired a shot that beat Jonathan...

The Peerless Prognosticator is ON THE AIR!!! -- Caps vs. Red Wings, October 10th

The Peerless Prognosticator (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009

The Peerless Prognosticator is ON THE AIR!!! We’re here live at Peerless Central on a Saturday morning as the Caps head off to vist The Joe – Joe Louis Arena – to take on the two-time Western Conference champion Detroit Red Wings, and… “What’s goin’ on'” Well, if it isn’t an old friend of ours from our college days in Michigan, Mo Towne. Mo, it’s...

Mule Has A Lower-Body Injury

Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009

from Ansar Khan of Mlive, J ohan Franzen did not skate due to an unspecified lower-body injury sustained in Thursday’s game. Coach Mike Babcock wouldn’t reveal the injury, saying Franzen was sent for tests and is questionable for Saturday’s game against Washington. “Franzen got bumped last night so we sent him over to get checked out,’’ Babcock said. “He wasn’t...

Wings' Ericsson OK; Franzen's status uncertain

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009

Jonathan Ericsson was back at practice today, but forward Johan Franzen was missed practice with a lower body injury and his status for Saturday's game against Washington is unclear.