Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 Per MLIVE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan40 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 Per MLIVE The article also says Zets is good to go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 Malts is looking to return on January 12th, against Ottawa: http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2008/01/ma...rn_vs_sena.html Maltby hopes to return vs. Senators on Jan. 12th Posted by George James Malik January 02, 2008 12:46PM Detroit Red Wings forward Kirk Maltby believes that he'll round into "game shape" by the middle of the month: January 2, Detroit Free Press: Kirk Maltby, out since Nov. 27 with back problems, is shooting to return in about 10 days or so. "I'm hoping no more than two weeks, as long as I don't have any setbacks as far as my back and just get myself back in game shape," he said Wednesday morning as the Red Wings prepared to face Dallas tonight. "I really had four, four-and-a-half weeks there were I did almost nothing cardio wise, so I feel it out there in practice," he said. "So, it's going to take a little bit to get that back, and then obviously you have to get in some games to get game-shape back." Maltby said he's aiming for the Jan. 12 game at Ottawa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 (edited) Not to be an ass, but am I the only one that doesn't miss Maltby that much? His play on the PK is invaluable, but I'm just not a huge fan of the amount of minutes he gets. Obviously he plays great alongside Drapes due to their chemistry, but does anyone else feel he'd be better off as more of a PK specialists with slightly reduced even-strength ice time? Edited January 2, 2008 by Never Forget Mac #25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan40 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 Not to be an ass, but am I the only one that doesn't miss Maltby that much? His play on the PK is invaluable, but I'm just not a huge fan of the amount of minutes he gets. Obviously he plays great alongside Drapes due to their chemistry, but does anyone else feel he'd be better off as more of a PK specialists with slightly reduced even-strength ice time? I totally agree with you. His role should be limited down to mostly PK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 Not to be an ass, but am I the only one that doesn't miss Maltby that much? His play on the PK is invaluable, but I'm just not a huge fan of the amount of minutes he gets. Obviously he plays great alongside Drapes due to their chemistry, but does anyone else feel he'd be better off as more of a PK specialists with slightly reduced even-strength ice time? Agreed, i''m not saying that i don't want to see him back or anything its just he really doesn't bring much to the table for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 Not to be an ass, but am I the only one that doesn't miss Maltby that much? His play on the PK is invaluable, but I'm just not a huge fan of the amount of minutes he gets. Obviously he plays great alongside Drapes due to their chemistry, but does anyone else feel he'd be better off as more of a PK specialists with slightly reduced even-strength ice time? I agree. He hasn't produced much in the regular season for a few seasons. But in the playoffs I have no problem with him getting extra minutes, he always steps up and gets a few goals and is a prime-time agitator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wingswillwincup Report post Posted January 2, 2008 i didnt want maltby back to begin with , let alone another 2-3 yrs ...... so im personally glad hes gone , it'll give the young kids a chance to play more , if we win the cup this season id personally like to see him traded so the kids play more , we got MORE then enough leaders on this team and guys who can kill penalties Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 yeah definitely not looking forward to Maltby's return...the guy has been going through the motions for the past 2.5 years and he's more than expendable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 I agree. He hasn't produced much in the regular season for a few seasons. But in the playoffs I have no problem with him getting extra minutes, he always steps up and gets a few goals and is a prime-time agitator. QFT He absolutely steps up his game in the playoffs, and you can never downplay the role of an agitator in a Best-of-7 series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 i love maltby, its true he is an agitator which means he isnt as noticed until the playoffs. him and draps are prolly the two best pk'ers we have, so why not reward them with icetime for always logging those tough minutes, id rather have maltby out there than sammy, at least he makes passes consistently Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 Maltby/Homers return = Drake/Kopecky back to the 4th Line Drake On 4th Line = Cheapshots Cheapshots = Fights Fights = Love Kopecky on the 4th line = Less Nothingness Less Nothingness = More Somethingness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learn2LuvIt 252 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 (edited) QFT He absolutely steps up his game in the playoffs, and you can never downplay the role of an agitator in a Best-of-7 series. Honestly...I don't think he has much impact as an agitator anymore. I haven't seen him get opponents into an absolute enraged frenzy like he used. Sure, he gets his face glove washed and players chirping quite a bit....but Malts used to have the ability to work opposing players into a complete... I'm going to kill him, screw hockey rules and my career, I'll see you in the parking lot, your moma's a skank, I'll eat your children, - type loss of composure. Not anymore. Edited January 2, 2008 by Learn2LuvIt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 Yea poor Malts has been struggling to do much of anything other than PKing the past few years... I do agree that he is more valuable come playoff time though. But nonetheless, no rush for him to get back... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 Honestly...I don't think he has much impact as an agitator anymore. I haven't seen him get opponents into an absolute enraged frenzy like he used. Sure, he gets his face glove washed and players chirping quite a bit....but Malts used to have the ability to work opposing players into a complete... I'm going to kill him, screw hockey rules and my career, I'll see you in the parking lot, your moma's a skank, I'll eat your children, - type loss of composure. Not anymore. He did draw a fair share of penalties during last years playoffs due to his play. They may not have been the result of of someone going after him, but he got in their heads enough to the point where they would do something stupid to someone else, thus resulting in a Wings PP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 I love Malts in the playoffs as well, but I also miss him and think he's a big part of our team regardless. I'm excited for his return. ksdlgjskdjgs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
