DETROIT -- Nothing has changed with Detroit Red Wings defenseman Andreas Lilja's status. He continues to practice, but persistent headaches prevent him from playing.



"Right now, it's starting to get on my nerves," Lilja said. "A couple of months I can take, but now, we're passing on 10 months."



Lilja has been out since Feb. 28 because of concussion-like symptoms. He can't play until he is symptom-free for an extended period.



"I see our chiropractor. I feel good every time I step out of his office and wake up the next morning and (the headache) is still there," Lilja said. "I don't know what to do. Maybe the best thing would be to just take off until it settles.



"It doesn't get worse when I skate or work out. It doesn't matter what I do. I could be home, laying on the couch and all the sudden get headaches. Just have to figure it out."



