Ericsson, who will miss his fourth straight game tonight, won't start practicing until next week

Ericsson, who will miss his fourth straight game tonight, won't start practicing until next week
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.
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.
Ericsson has one assist and is a plus-3 while averaging 20:57 in three games.
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.
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.
Look for Ericsson to play with Lidstrom. He has a goal and 11 points through 65 games.
Ericsson probably plays on the third pairing tonight. He scored a goal and 10 points with a plus-17 rating in 63 games.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.