Sounds like the Red Wings will place Ericsson (shoulder) on long term IR to make room for Helm on Saturday.
Ericsson, who will miss his fourth straight game tonight, won't start practicing until next week
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Ericsson (shoulder) is out 2-3 weeks.
Ericsson is one-half of the Red Wings top-pair so their younger defenseman will have to step up. They played very well against the Sharks last night, include Xavier Ouelett who made his NHL debut. Expect Danny DeKeyser to see an expanded role in Ericsson's absence.
Jonathan Ericsson out; Xavier Ouellet in.
Ericsson injured his shoulder late in Saturday's game and won't play tonight vs. San Jose. This is a tough break for the Red Wings who are already without Niklas Kronwall, now they will be missing their entire top-pair vs. one of the NHL's top teams.
Jonathan Ericsson left practice early due to sore groin acting up. He said he's fine and should be good to go Thursday.
Ericsson has one assist and is a plus-3 while averaging 20:57 in three games.
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 says he's out for tonight.
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.
Wings skating with these lines: 5-52
Look for Ericsson to play with Lidstrom. He has a goal and 11 points through 65 games.
Jonathan Ericsson and Johan Franzen are also expected to play.
Ericsson probably plays on the third pairing tonight. He scored a goal and 10 points with a plus-17 rating in 63 games.
Jonathan Ericsson says he may play tomorrow
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.
Babcock said Ericsson not ready to play tonight
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 looking at next week
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.
Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said defenseman Jonathan Ericsson will be out one month with a chipped fracture in his left wrist.
Ericsson gets hurt right as the Red Wings acquire depth on the blue line. He scored a goal and 10 points with a plus-17 rating in 63 games.
Stuart, Ericsson flip-flop.
Ericsson is once again a bottom-pairing defender. He has a goal and four points in 28 games and should only be considered in the deepest of leagues.
DETROIT -- Ian White's injury will give Jonathan Ericsson an opportunity to play alongside Nicklas Lidstrom on the Detroit Red Wings' top defense pairing Tuesday in St. Louis
Ericsson only registered an assist through his first 15 games but could see his offensive production spike with the increased minutes. Certainly something you would want to watch for.