Ericsson fractured his wrist when he was hit from behind by Nicklas Backstrom late in the first period of the Red Wings’ loss in Washington. Ericsson will miss at least six weeks, which means he may be back with only 10 games left in the season. Xavier Ouellet is expected to be back in the lineup on Saturday with Ericsson sidelined.
Ericsson was on the ice for the Red Wings’ morning skate, but will miss his third consecutive game due to back spasms. Ericsson is expected to play on Thursday vs. the Kings.
Ericsson is listed as day-to-day with back spasms, so he will be replaced by Alexey Marchenko, who has missed the last eight games.
Ericsson will miss his third consecutive game on Thursday and he is questionable for the Red Wings’ weekend back-to-back as well. With Ericsson and Niklas Kronwall sidelined, Xavier Ouellet will remain in the lineup until one of them is set to return.
Ericsson missed Saturday’s practice and has been listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Bruins. If Ericsson can’t play look for Jakub Kindl to get back into the Red Wings lineup.
Ericsson has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury, but will be back in the lineup on Thursday. Ericsson is not an viable fantasy option having only scored one goal with four assists in his first 32 games.
Ericsson missed Thursday’s practice as a precaution, but was on the ice for the Red Wings’ morning skate and will play tonight vs. the Flames. Ericsson has just one assist in his last 12 games.
While they could use his size in the lineup, it's unlikely that the Wings will get anything out of Ericsson during their series vs. the Bruins.
Should the Red Wings qualify for the postseason, they will be without Jonathan Ericsson for the majority of round one. Brendan Smith will continue to take his spot alongside Niklas Kronwall.
For the sixth consecutive game the Red WIngs lost a player to injury. Ericsson is gone for the remainder of the regular season and part of the playoffs, if the Red Wings qualify.
Ericsson was the latest Red Wing to be injured in Tuesday's win over the Maple Leafs. Ericsson's broken finger could require surgery and GM Ken Holland estimates he will be out two weeks. The injury likely will prompt Babcock to move Danny DeKeyser to the top pairing with Niklas Kronwall, as he did earlier this season when Ericsson missed a total of 20 games with a separated shoulder and broken ribs.
Ericsson has missed the last 10 games with a rib injury that he suffered on December 23. Ericsson is expected to be reunited with Niklas Kronwall on the Red Wings' top pair. He has eight points (1G / 7A) in 29 games this season.
Ericsson said that he felt good after practice and is aiming to return on Saturday. Ericsson has had a strong season for the Red Wings and his return to the lineup would help solidify their blueline.
Ericsson is severe blow to the already decimated Wings' lineup. If you were relying on him for fantasy purposes, consider that Jakub Kindl will received increased playing time, but you can probably find better options on your waiver wire.
Ericsson was the very last pick in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, but has developed into a rock-solid defenseman for the Red Wings. He has not been a fantasy factor with a career-high of 15 points, but has become a solid shutdown defenseman skating on the top-pair with Niklas Kronwall. He is averaging 22:16 TOI through 15 games this season. He has one goal and four assists which has him on pace for five goals and 24 points. He has a legitimate chance of making Team Sweden's Olympic roster as well.
Ericsson was back at practice today paired with his usual partner Niklas Kronwall. He missed the last 10 games after being injured on October 19. Ericsson has one goal and two assists in nine games.
