40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...1210043/0/COL14 NASHVILLE - Chris Chelios wasn’t slated to go to Nashville, but a possible injury on defense prompted a change of heart after Sunday’s game against Carolina. Mike Babcock told Chelios to make the trip, but as of the morning skate, it hadn’t been decided whether Chelios would play or not tonight when the Red Wings face Nashville. “We’re a little bumped on the back end, so we’ll see,†Babcock said after an optional skate at Sommet Center. “We’ll see who is eligible and who’s not. Originally I wasn’t bringing him (Chelios) on the trip, but I told him last night after the game, ‘you’re on the trip,’ because depending on who is going and who is not going.†Asked who was bumped, Babcock said, “I’m not telling you. As long as they play, I don’t have to tell you guys (reporters) nothing, right?†The optional nature of the morning skate made it impossible to discern who might be injured; some defensemen, like Brett Lebda and Derek Meech, skated; others, like Nicklas Lidstrom, Andreas Lilja and Brian Rafalski also were at the arena. I specifically asked Babcock if it was Lidstrom, and Babcock said, "no, no, no." Babcock would like to not have Chelios, 46 next month, play in back-to-back situations. Meech, the seventh defenseman on the team, usually plays when Chelios is being rested, or when there is an injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 Cheli can handle it. Does everyone else live in fear of something happening to Lidstrom? I know I do... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfd250 1 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 Lilja used all his power for the week in that shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 probably Kronwall...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan40 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 probably Kronwall...... hopefully not...that kid needs to catch an injury break Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 probably Kronwall...... Please no.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 it's gotta be kronwall.. i feel lidstrom though..he only played 25 last night, considering it was a tight game right up till the last few minutes i would expect 29 from him. add to that babcocks 'denial'.. worried in england Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 (edited) it's gotta be kronwall.. i feel lidstrom though..he only played 25 last night, considering it was a tight game right up till the last few minutes i would expect 29 from him. add to that babcocks 'denial'.. worried in england I did catch Lidstrom flexing his left knee at some point during the game yesterday, can't remember when though. Know one really said anything about it, so I assume he's okay. He did play the rest of the game, I wonder if it wasn't until after he cooled down and took the gear off that the pain set in. Anyway, don't want to speculate.... Edited December 10, 2007 by toby91_ca Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96warrior 11 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 MLIVE is reporting that both Meech and Lebda practiced this morning so we can cross them off the list: Injury on defense might force Chelios into lineup by Ansar Khan Monday December 10, 2007, 2:15 PM With games on back-to-back nights, Wings coach Mike Babcock was planning on leaving Chris Chelios home for tonight's game in Nashville and inserting Derek Meech into the lineup. But a minor injury to an undisclosed player forced the team to bring Chelios on the trip. Babcock said after the morning skate that he wouldn't know who'd be out on defense until just before the game. "We'll see who's eligible and who's not,'' said Babcock, who wouldn't reveal the injured player but said it's not Nicklas Lidstrom. It isn't Meech or Brett Lebda, either, as they both skated during the optional practice. Kirk Maltby (sore back) and Kris Draper (sprained knee) didn't make the trip. Maltby was scheduled to see a specialist again on Monday. Draper hopes to begin practicing with the team on Wednesday. COMMENTS (0)Post a comment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 (edited) Cheli can handle it. Does everyone else live in fear of something happening to Lidstrom? I know I do... For some reason I have never feared for Lidstroms health. The way he plays just isnt that dangerous. He doesn't put himself in bad situations. Saying that, injuries still happen - but Lidstrom has really found a way to limit them. Edited December 10, 2007 by Yzerfan1999 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...1210043/0/COL14 The optional nature of the morning skate made it impossible to discern who might be injured; some defensemen, like Brett Lebda and Derek Meech, skated; others, like Nicklas Lidstrom, Andreas Lilja and Brian Rafalski also were at the arena. Gee, by process of elimination: Not Lids, Raf, Lil, Lebda, Meech, or Cheli. Who's not mentioned? <----- Yikes. Hope he's OK- whoever "he" is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sverige 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 My money's on Kronwall, why else wouldn't they say who it is? I just hope it's nothing serious, whoever it may be! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 In a weird kidna way i kinda hope its lids who is the one injured for 1 reason. to see how our team plays against adversity. It sounds minor so its the only reason im hoping its lids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 If Kronwall's injured again, I'm going to scream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 My money is will always be on Kronwall in these types of situations. Hope im wrong and they just wanted to bring Chelios for his charming persoanality and needed an excuse to get him out of his house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 http://freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID...3/1053/SPORTS05 Chelios will be a healthy scratch, was a false alarm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfanatic4alltime 32 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 It has to be kronner this is getting old with his injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 i really dont like how babs treats chelios, chelios is better than a good half of our d and babs treats him s***ty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 i really dont like how babs treats chelios, chelios is better than a good half of our d and babs treats him s***ty Huh? Chelios is going to be 46 years old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingedKitten 9 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 (edited) http://freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID...3/1053/SPORTS05 Chelios will be a healthy scratch, was a false alarm. Well that's good news, I was getting worried. Edited December 10, 2007 by RedWingedKitten Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 hopefully Cheli will play, they seem to love him down in nashville also: nashville has my favorite chant in all the league "chelios is a bay-bee" wow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 I did catch Lidstrom flexing his left knee at some point during the game yesterday, can't remember when though. Know one really said anything about it, so I assume he's okay. He did play the rest of the game, I wonder if it wasn't until after he cooled down and took the gear off that the pain set in. Anyway, don't want to speculate.... You saw that, too? Sharp eyes, my man. My heart stopped for a beat when I saw that, it was just as they went off on a TV break. He was right back out there when play resumed, so I forgot about it. But I saw the same thing you did. Hopefully, it was just shaking off a little twinge. Like you, I don't want to borrow any trouble. Glad this was a false alarm with Cheli traveling on back to backs. *knocking on wood, tossing salt over my shoulder, whatever it takes to ward off bad juju where Nick is concerned.* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 I'm so confuzzled. I have a feeling the 'he' that was maybe injured was Raffy. Hmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2probert4 8 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 Cheli can handle it. Does everyone else live in fear of something happening to Lidstrom? I know I do... We're screwed if that happens..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted December 11, 2007 Lidstrom Shrugs Off Hip Flexor Looks like it was Nick with the injury. Everyone should be giving thanks to the hockey Gods that this one turned out to be nothing major. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
