Guest LivingtheDream Report post Posted March 26, 2007 I know there is a thread on Hank somewhere, so admin please feel free to merge. Saw this in today's Freep and it sounds like very good news: READY TO PLAY?: Babcock took a playful jab at Henrik Zetterberg, one of the few players who took the ice during an optional skate Sunday. "I just watched him out there flying around doing 100 miles an hour, doing things good enough to play," Babcock said. When Zetterberg walked by, Babcock said: "Hey, they're asking what's a matter with you? I don't know either. That's the longest holiday in sport." Babcock was kidding. "That's why coaches aren't involved" in medical decisions, Babcock said. "You'd walk out and see him like that and say, 'Get your uniform on. Let's play.' That's why they keep you out of it. That's why we've got doctors and therapy people." Zetterberg, who has been out a month with an inflamed disk in his back, said he has skated three or four times in the past few days in intervals of 15-20 minutes. "You don't want to rush back and play one game and be out four more weeks," Zetterberg said. "You just have to take one step a time." Zetterberg said he hopes to begin skating with the team soon and would like to play in a couple of regular-season games before the playoffs start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flip-check 6 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 It's 7am zomgwtf... =P With today there are exactly thirteen more days left in the Wings regular season schedule. I don't expect him back before the 4/5 Chicago game though, to be honest, if he returns by the first round. And that sucks extremely hard. Howeeeeeeeeever.... if he decides to surprise me and show up at Joe Louis against Columbus earlier that week, I'd be delighted to see him out there! I'll be at that game and it would be a sweet sweet thing if Henrik Zetterberg made his return then. Push him out there, Babs. Screw the doctors! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetter is Better 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Sounds good! We need Hanks help to start winning some games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeta Power 40 1 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Zeta Power baby! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Good news. I really hope he can at least get in two games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 I'd rather have him play the last game of the regular season (maybe the last two) at most. No need to rush him back, especially with how major of a factor he'll be towards the playoff run. Nonetheless, great news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukfan2000 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Great news, I can't wait to see him, Dats, and Big Bert on the same line!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Skating at 100 mph must have set some kind of a record right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Eeyeah, my excitment level is rising! I can't wait until he's back. Hope it comes soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 this was on tsn: Centre Henrik Zetterberg (back) said he hopes to begin skating with the team soon and would like to play in a couple of regular-season games before the playoffs start. - Detroit Free Press Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Great news, I can't wait to see him, Dats, and Big Bert on the same line!!! Keep waiting. Here's hoping Dats-Z-Homer gets rekindled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 I am so happy to see Hank on the literal fast track. Come back soon buddy. And feel free to play in Chicago on the 5th (I'll be there). Keep waiting. Here's hoping Dats-Z-Homer gets rekindled. Touche! I can't wait for their reunion. I might make a t-shirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poxer 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Hopefully he plays tonight because we sorely need a win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Hopefully he plays tonight because we sorely need a win. Not a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 excellent news to wake up to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flip-check 6 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 I am so happy to see Hank on the literal fast track. Come back soon buddy. And feel free to play in Chicago on the 5th (I'll be there). Touche! I can't wait for their reunion. I might make a t-shirt. Trade those tickets in, come see Columbus. It'll be better. You know you want to! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossCheck24 2 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 He better pull an Yzerman type comeback for the plaoffs no matter what. It seems like team confidence is way down when he isn't playing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Eh, this lazy bastard is spending time ice-fishing and pulling his girlfriend. Get back on the ice, you slug! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 (edited) I saw him last night on the news. They showed him skating and taking some shots and he looked REALLY good out there. Hopefully that continues so he can be back soon! Edited March 26, 2007 by hockeycrazy3033 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poxer 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Not a chance. It was a fools hope. That is all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpfalcon09 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Z took part in all aspects of today's morning skate and wants to get in 3-4 games before the playoffs, and he feels that he can do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Z took part in all aspects of today's morning skate and wants to get in 3-4 games before the playoffs, and he feels that he can do that. I'll hold off being too excited yet. A morning skate is quite different than a full practise. I am assuming he still hasn't taken part in any full contact drills with the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRW Dominance 255 Report post Posted March 27, 2007 Scotty was on the radio here in Toronto this morning and said if last night was a playoff game then Z would have played. He will most likely suit up for the last 4 games of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted March 27, 2007 Scotty was on the radio here in Toronto this morning and said if last night was a playoff game then Z would have played. He will most likely suit up for the last 4 games of the season. Sounds good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted March 27, 2007 Scotty was on the radio here in Toronto this morning and said if last night was a playoff game then Z would have played. He will most likely suit up for the last 4 games of the season. Scotty eh? What else did he say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
