Comments on: Maltby decides against surgery

By: Crater from SoCal

Crater from SoCal — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:31:51 +0000

Update: Holland tells Malts either he is waived or gets surgery. Kirk takes the smart path.

By: Mauvais gardien de but

Mauvais gardien de but — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:36:14 +0000

I love Maltby and I think he's a great guy and an important player, whether he's out on the penalty kill, scoring goals or just being a presence in the locker room. That being said, I really think he's going to have the surgery and we'll see Lilja back. I know Malts said it's not his responsibility to take care of the salary cap but the man who does take care of the salary cap has been known to be quite... influential over player's decisions.

Also, whose to say that he doesn't have the surgery now in order to come back next season? He said himself that he feels good enough to continue, possibly past the season. He's a good guy to have around and I don't think the organization is going to throw him out on his ass, by any means.

My gut feeling is Lilja in and Maltby gets surgery but that won't be announced until the very end of the Olympic break.

Orrrrrrrrr... this is all a diversion tactic away from some monster Kenny Holland trade. I wouldn't put it past him at all.

By: Rob Discher

Rob Discher — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:59:08 +0000

I would be shocked to see Malts play again this year after Lilja returns. I love the old warhorse and as far as I'm concerned, he can stay as long as he wants, but I worry this is turning into a Pulp Fiction-style "in the 5th, your ass goes down" scenario.

Sidenote - I have a feeling it might be longer than we think until Lilja is back.

By: Michael Petrella

Michael Petrella — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:35:25 +0000

Crazy, isn't it? I've put off writing a "Oops, scratch that" article in fears I'll have to write another one for THAT one...

It does seem likely that Maltby is headed to surgery, as expected, and Helene St. James was covering her ass.

By: Sprout

Sprout — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:31:34 +0000

well this is interesting:
http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2010/02/red_wings_kirk_maltby_to_have.html

By: J.J. from Kansas

J.J. from Kansas — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:40:04 +0000

Well this was unexpected...

Maybe Lilja's not as close to being cleared as we thought?

Nah, somebody's getting moved and he's definitely a blueliner, perhaps he's two people, but not in a cool 'Fight Club' sort of way.

By: Sprout

Sprout — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:05:29 +0000

It seems to me that most likely option is that Ericsson is traded. He has more upside than either Lebda or Meech, and clears the necessary space. I would be surprised if Williams goes simply because he can actually score goals if he isn't out with a broken leg.

We saw that during the flames game.

Also, did you ever think about how much our PK and general defensive play picked up while Ericsson was out in IR? Even though we were still playing with Lebda, Meech, and Janik/Kindl? hmm...