WingNutt 12 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 I might just be weird for thinking about this but it seems like every season, just before the playoffs start, a lot of our key players all of a sudden are "hurt" and then are back for the start of the playoffs. I was thinking last year maybe the players who work hard all season get a short- unofficial vacation and time to rejuvenate before the playoffs. It might just be a coincidence who knows, but its happened like the past 3 years and now it seems as though it might be happening again?? What do you guys think? I noticed another guy on the Detroit Free Press site mentioned it as well. I'd rather have our guys taking some time to rest then acutally be hurt. who knows it might even be a combination of both. Bodies beat up from the season need alittle bit of rest before they get beat on some more in the playoffs, you would have less of a chance of getting injured in the playoffs if you have time to heal up prior to as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 if it is indeed a method for giving them rest, i hope rest doesnt turn to rust Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Giving these guys a week to 3 weeks off wouldn't help them. A game here and there, yes, but not a long stretch. They're injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Last year Datsyuk was hurt before the playoffs and everyone though that it was just a rest tactic but then he missed the first one or two games of the playoffs didn't he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tunbo Batman Report post Posted March 6, 2007 well of course the standard for judging if a player is good to go is at its lowest right now. had some of those injuries happened earleir or during the playoffs, they would have played with it. but now at the slightest signs of incomfort, they get off games just to be 100% sure not to take stupid chances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 well of course the standard for judging if a player is good to go is at its lowest right now. had some of those injuries happened earleir or during the playoffs, they would have played with it. but now at the slightest signs of incomfort, they get off games just to be 100% sure not to take stupid chances. QFT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 If the players need rest, Babcock will give it to them. They've done it in the past. They wouldn't need to play games with injury reports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LivingtheDream Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Ah, who doesn't love a conspiracy theory. Perhaps it isn't an injury or even rest, maybe they are all on a secret souting mission in Finland? Actually Wingnutt, I thought the same thing! I'm just being goofy here with my conspiracy theory stuff and mean 0 offense. Personally I want them to get some rest. Heck the GR players come up with plenty of spunk, so why not. I mean haven't we learned that the Pres Trophy is really not worth killing ourselves over! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 I mean haven't we learned that the Pres Trophy is really not worth killing ourselves over! :-) aint that the truth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DreamsofHope 2 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 If the players need rest, Babcock will give it to them. They've done it in the past. They wouldn't need to play games with injury reports. I'm going to have to agree.. I think it has more to do with teams trying to play the wings physical or take liberties on our players, especially close to the playoffs. Remember the Calgary game last year where Dats and Zetts were just getting bashed around out there, crosschecked and stuff. Dats ended up getting hurt in that game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest paveldatsukthenextsavard Report post Posted March 6, 2007 I'm going to have to agree.. I think it has more to do with teams trying to play the wings physical or take liberties on our players, especially close to the playoffs. Remember the Calgary game last year where Dats and Zetts were just getting bashed around out there, crosschecked and stuff. Dats ended up getting hurt in that game. i hope bertuzzi will be putting a stop to that kind of s*** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silkyjohnson13 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Last year Datsyuk was hurt before the playoffs and everyone though that it was just a rest tactic but then he missed the first one or two games of the playoffs didn't he? Yep, everyone thought it was just precautionary until he sat out game 1... And for all intents and purposes, he was gone for game 2 because he was so rusty that it wasn't even funny. With that being said, game 3 he started to come around, game 4 he was one of the best players on the ice, game 5 was the game we lost at home but Datsyuk dominated the 1st period(probably the best period of playoff hockey he's had but he couldn't buy a goal), and game 6 he was a goal post or two away from being a hero. That's why i'm convinced that he can succeed in the playoffs. It's not like he's been non existent the way some people make it out to be. I think he's going to finally get his name on the scoresheet consistently this playoff run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogeygolfer 4 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 ya, they really wanted to give bootland a chance... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 I might just be weird for thinking about this but it seems like every season, just before the playoffs start, a lot of our key players all of a sudden are "hurt" and then are back for the start of the playoffs. I was thinking last year maybe the players who work hard all season get a short- unofficial vacation and time to rejuvenate before the playoffs. It might just be a coincidence who knows, but its happened like the past 3 years and now it seems as though it might be happening again?? What do you guys think? I noticed another guy on the Detroit Free Press site mentioned it as well. I'd rather have our guys taking some time to rest then acutally be hurt. who knows it might even be a combination of both. Bodies beat up from the season need alittle bit of rest before they get beat on some more in the playoffs, you would have less of a chance of getting injured in the playoffs if you have time to heal up prior to as well. Well playoffs don't start for just over a month so that's plenty of time to rest between then.. And its better now i guess than at that cruical time that's forsure.. And im sure down the strectch Babs will rest some of the key players Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LivingtheDream Report post Posted March 7, 2007 Yep, everyone thought it was just precautionary until he sat out game 1... And for all intents and purposes, he was gone for game 2 because he was so rusty that it wasn't even funny. With that being said, game 3 he started to come around, game 4 he was one of the best players on the ice, game 5 was the game we lost at home but Datsyuk dominated the 1st period(probably the best period of playoff hockey he's had but he couldn't buy a goal), and game 6 he was a goal post or two away from being a hero. That's why i'm convinced that he can succeed in the playoffs. It's not like he's been non existent the way some people make it out to be. I think he's going to finally get his name on the scoresheet consistently this playoff run. I tell you, I think you and me are the only ones who saw it this way! Pavel will need some rest too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 Comination of column A/B. We can recall how resting players in 2002 when the Wings all but wrapped up the division early nearly bit them in the rear in the first round of the playoffs of Vancouver, so you don't want to cross that fine line with too much rest. A good bit of it is injuries right now, but if it were playoffs, some of the guys that are injured would probably be playing given their current injuries IMO (Holmstrom, maybe Bertuzzi/Samuelsson if they weren't too banged up). Even though the Wings are still in a tight division race with Nashville, unless they just completely tank these next few weeks (which I doubt they struggle that much), they'll either be #1, #2, or #4. That doesn't mean they should just slack off or throw wins away, I still want them playing their best going into the playoffs, but I wouldn't be surprised to see more rest from some players given the playoff seeding for the Wings should be predictable (to an extent). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 Closer to vacation. Half these guys would be playing if it was the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 Oh very good Q. I hadn't thought aboot that. Maybe it is rest. Hmmmm. Could be either IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 I'd maybe agree if it wasn't for the fact we are in the race for 1st overall and we are missing alot of top guys for several weeks. I could see one at a time or two for a week max, but not 4 guys for 3 weeks each. That is not something that is done for rest. I might think the Chelios one was a rest job. Never the less it is good for the team to get some extra ice for the unsung wings and some adversity to overcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dteowner 20 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 Maybe I'm just drinking the koolaid, but it seems that there's been more tendency to sit guys for "nicks and dings" this time of year ever since Floppa pulled his "take the regular season off and then light up the playoffs" stunt. It comes down to a very low threshold like Tunbo said, but I think Floppa pushed the bar even lower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 Closer to vacation. Half these guys would be playing if it was the playoffs. Except for Dom. If his toenails aren't symetrically clipped he won't play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 News from the injury front. Samuelsson back Friday, Hasek probable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 i dont; know..being out this long is more of an injury then vacation i would think. when cheli was out that was more a vacation i think. couple days and hes back. you can't reast your good players for that long just for "vacation". it just doesnt happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanBarnes! 293 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 I'm inclined to believe that these injuries is the result of season long abuse due to the lack of a physical presence and an enforcer on the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vandypred 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 I thought about this topic too in Nashville with the 'upper body injury' reports to Foppa and Legwand. I almost wonder if the players have marginal injuries with the standings being what they are, why play them until they are healthy enough to go full tilt? The teams in the West projected to be in the 5-8 spots are all good, physical teams and could beat anyone given a hot goalie (which all of them could easily have). Why kill your players to get a 1 seed when a 4 will give you essentially the same battle w/ them more physically ready? Plus you get to see the metal of the prospects in the system being asked to compete at a high level and breed confidence they can step in in the event of an injury and perform. If you ask me, last night showed both organizations have good depth for the future. This division is going to be scary good for a while once the Blues, Hawks, and Blow Jackets get their acts together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
