40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20..._hopes_for.html Update from practice: Henrik Zetterberg (back spasms) returned to practice Monday and skated hard, even participating in the sprints at the end of the session. It appears he'll be ready to play Wednesday at home against Phoenix. "It felt all right today. I skated pretty good. It's definitelty going the right way,'' Zetterberg said. "Still have a day tomorrow before we have to make a decision. If it keeps going the way it's going, I'm real positive I'll play on Wednesday.'' Dan Cleary was sporting a black eye from his fight with Chris Pronger last Wednesday but said the swelling subsided in one day and he's ready to play Wednesday. Chris Osgood returned from the All-Star Game and practiced because he hadn't had a good on-ice workout since last Tuesday. He'll start against the Coyotes. The other All-Stars, Nicklas Lidstrom and Pavel Datsyuk, were given the day off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96warrior 11 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 From Red Wings' Corner: Z back on the ice From Monday's practice ... -- Henrik Zetterberg was back on the ice after resting his back over the all-star break. Zetterberg worked on back strengthening drills, but didn't step on the ice over the break. "It felt real good today," said Zetterberg. "We'll see how it feels after practice tomorrow and go from there." -- Pavel Datsyuk and Nicklas Lidstrom had the day off after the the all-star game, but will be back for tomorrow's practice. Chris Osgood practiced today. Osgood will start Wednesday's game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 all around. Now the key is for Z to stay healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevieisthebest 80 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 yeah! i get to see him friday against the avs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 Thanks for the update! Wow, practice already??? I thought the guys would get today off, too! That said, Chris Chelios was not at today's practice, because he was still descending from Mt. Everest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 Well, with a nice healthy team, we should P-O-U-N-D the Yotes. Any news on Drake? He was playing really well before he went down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 I hope Hank's back problems are nothing serious like last year..we need him healthy for playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Canadian Wings Report post Posted January 28, 2008 Z should take Wednesday off just incase, i mean we should be able to beat Phoenix without him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hardcoretom21 71 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 if he's ready to go, he's ready to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 Good to see Z is good to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96warrior 11 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 January 28, Detroit News: "I felt all right," Zetterberg said following practice. "It's been a few days since I've skated. It's definitely going in the right direction. "I kind of held back (at the end of practice) but it's natural to do that with so many days off. If it keeps going the way it's going, I'm real positive about (playing) Wednesday, but we'll make a decision tomorrow (Tuesday) or Wednesday." Babcock said the decision to play will depend on how Zetterberg feels. Nicklas Lidstrom and Pavel Datsyuk got days off Monday returning from Sunday's All-Star Game in Atlanta, while Chris Osgood chose to practice. Osgood, who'll start Wednesday against Phoenix, said he needed to face shots in a practice setting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Why did Datsyuk have the day off? I thought his day off was on Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 man im excited for the game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Good News. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 I'm glad to hear that Z is doing much better. Great news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Well, with a nice healthy team, we should P-O-U-N-D the Yotes. Any news on Drake? He was playing really well before he went down Honestly, I don't care if he comes back at all. We all want a tougher Detroit team, but IMO guys like Drake aren't the answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Honestly, I don't care if he comes back at all. We all want a tougher Detroit team, but IMO guys like Drake aren't the answer. For the few games I have watched I would rather see Downey out there than I would Drake. In the beginning of the season that wasn't so because I thought Drake would at least be a viable option on the PK and could score a little. Well as it turns out the last place this team needs help on is the PK, this team has got to have the most defensive minded corp of forwards in the league (mad props to Babs). And he cannot score, he has been hurt, and his age appears to be showing. Downey offers at least a threat of physicality, appears to skate better and harder. Hell at this point I think Drake should be sat down and a youngster given a shot at his minutes to develop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Hell at this point I think Drake should be sat down and a youngster given a shot at his minutes to develop. agreed. sorry drake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidsyukerberg 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 For the few games I have watched I would rather see Downey out there than I would Drake. In the beginning of the season that wasn't so because I thought Drake would at least be a viable option on the PK and could score a little. Well as it turns out the last place this team needs help on is the PK, this team has got to have the most defensive minded corp of forwards in the league (mad props to Babs). And he cannot score, he has been hurt, and his age appears to be showing. Downey offers at least a threat of physicality, appears to skate better and harder. Hell at this point I think Drake should be sat down and a youngster given a shot at his minutes to develop. :Sniff: You had me at "I would rather see Downey out there than Drake" :Sniff: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Trade Drake for McGrattan, straight up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Still holding on as the few, the proud, the Sir Dallas Drake supporters!!! YO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tazzer82 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Trade Drake for McGrattan, straight up. Ottawa wouldn't be so stupid, unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
