lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 in watching the last few games he doesn't seem to be skating as well as usual, not throwing the body around as much, he doesn't seem as strong on his skates and he's getting knocked off the puck quite a bit more ... i was wondering how much of this could be due to his bad back? we know he skipped the all-star weekend to rest it, but has anyone heard anything since about his back is holding up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_mcgrath88 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 by the look of it, not very healthy.. he has been stinking it up lately... if he asks for any more then 7mil when his contract is up I would let him walk... this guy is like Forsberg Jr, but every time i say that Datsyuk is our most valuable forward, i get blasted.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotvm 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 yeah i hope management and zetterberg both realize that his injury situation NEEDS to play a major role in the size of his next contract. if not there will be major problems for us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 by the look of it, not very healthy.. he has been stinking it up lately... if he asks for any more then 7mil when his contract is up I would let him walk... this guy is like Forsberg Jr, but every time i say that Datsyuk is our most valuable forward, i get blasted.. Wha...? Are you serious? These fairweather fans who jump ship after the first sign of trouble are really starting to get to me. Zetterberg has proven to be one of the Top 3 on this team (Dats, Lidstrom, and Hank). Letting him walk because once in a while his back acts up is ridiculous. The good that comes with him far outweighs not having him for maybe two weeks out out of a season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 by the look of it, not very healthy.. he has been stinking it up lately... if he asks for any more then 7mil when his contract is up I would let him walk... this guy is like Forsberg Jr, but every time i say that Datsyuk is our most valuable forward, i get blasted.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 by the look of it, not very healthy.. he has been stinking it up lately... if he asks for any more then 7mil when his contract is up I would let him walk... this guy is like Forsberg Jr, but every time i say that Datsyuk is our most valuable forward, i get blasted.. are you referring to the forsberg who won 2 cups, 2 world championships, 2 olympic gold medals, and is headed to the hall of fame? hell, if that's all he's gonna do we should definitely him walk ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 Quoted. For. Truth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 These fairweather fans who jump ship after the first sign of trouble are really starting to get to me. Get used to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordie9 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 Lately all the Wings have been like that but don't be surprised if Zetterberg sits the last 3- 5 games before the playoffs to give his back a rest. You would have to be out of your mind to let Zetterberg so called "walk" . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 Get used to it. i love your sig, even though i contribute to about most of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 by the look of it, not very healthy.. he has been stinking it up lately... if he asks for any more then 7mil when his contract is up I would let him walk... this guy is like Forsberg Jr, but every time i say that Datsyuk is our most valuable forward, i get blasted.. The last part is debatable, but nobody is letting Zetterberg walk, so I hate to ruin your day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
detroitdan 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 QFT X 1000000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rod 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 Wha...? Are you serious? These fairweather fans who jump ship after the first sign of trouble are really starting to get to me. Zetterberg has proven to be one of the Top 3 on this team (Dats, Lidstrom, and Hank). Letting him walk because once in a while his back acts up is ridiculous. The good that comes with him far outweighs not having him for maybe two weeks out out of a season. There is no way you can let him walk.Whatever he wants! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut40 176 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 (edited) I think letting Hank go would be like if 10 years ago we said "Ya know Stevie with your bad knee always acting up we don't think you could get us a cup. Thanks for trying but see ya." It would be the stupidest thing to do. I do however think Datsyuk is a better player than Hank. I'm so sick of all these dumb fairweather fans who freak out when we lose or play poorly. Edited February 16, 2008 by wingnut40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 You know who can't skate lately? Val Filppula. He looks like a minor leaguer out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zetterbergfan 23 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 The whole team has played poorly...Z has been stuck with Samuelsson...and still he has 5 points in 5 games during the losing streak. I think he is playing just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut22 81 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 The whole team has played poorly...Z has been stuck with Samuelsson...and still he has 5 points in 5 games during the losing streak. I think he is playing just fine. I agree. right now the entire team is in a massive slump. Hopefully they all get out of it and all start playing better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yemack 1 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 it seems to me that he is having problem with controlling the puck/ receiving the pass. He needs to be more poised not trying to go kamikaze mode Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savaking72 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 I think he is fine. Though, I do think he is pissed off about being put on a line with Sammy. Sammy just makes bad decisions, and screws it up for everyone on the ice. Hank, he is just fine. I think he is going through a down time right now. I believe he, and Datsyuk will show up today during the Stars game. Zetterburg and Datsyuk always show up for the big games. I don't think there is anything to worry about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 If we actually had secondary scoring. The Z-D-H line would probably be together and holding a good pace. But no Cleary, and the poor excuse for a secondary liner who doesn't even need to be named is going to cause problems. Plus, I see Filppula fighting a real confidence battle right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 How healthy? Healthy enough to be playing 20+ minutes a game or he wouldn't be playing. That's straight from Babcock's mouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 are you referring to the forsberg who won 2 cups, 2 world championships, 2 olympic gold medals, and is headed to the hall of fame? hell, if that's all he's gonna do we should definitely him walk ... Heh- yeah. If Hank ends up being as productive for us as Forsberg was for the Aves I think we say he was a damn good pick! Hank will be a wing, wonky back or not. Don't forget- Thornton had a bad back a few years ago- with injury trouble just like Hank's had. Thornton's just fine now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_mcgrath88 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 Wha...? Are you serious? These fairweather fans who jump ship after the first sign of trouble are really starting to get to me. Zetterberg has proven to be one of the Top 3 on this team (Dats, Lidstrom, and Hank). Letting him walk because once in a while his back acts up is ridiculous. The good that comes with him far outweighs not having him for maybe two weeks out out of a season. If i had a dollar for every time someone said "fairweather fan" I would be rich.. anyways yea.. i guess i didnt mean let him walk.. what i should have said was.. if it looks that Z will demand a huge contract next year, i would trade him the first opportunity i had... seems the guy is only ever healthy the first half of the season.. then as the playoffs get closer he is a wreck and it reflects in his play... dont get me wrong, i love the guy, but in a salary cap NHL i would be careful with a guy like Z. Who knows what kinda condition he will be in 5 years from now.. i would sign him 3 years at a time for no more than 7mil. Datsyuk is the most valuable guy here after Lidstrom... I'm not complaining because of the current losing streak.. i am one of the few who isnt worried actually... all i am saying is Z is not worthy of a 7 year contract for 9mil...end of story.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
