96warrior 11 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ Thursday's practice On the ice for Thursday's practice at Joe Louis Arena (an unusual 3 p.m.) are Chris Chelios, Niklas Kronwall and Brian Rafalski. So is newcomer Brad Stuart, meaning five defensemen (no Nicklas Lidstrom) are at practice. Stuart led the Red Wings' stretching exercises (one player does each practice) to hoots and hollers from his new teammates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 And Rafalski left when the drills started. Blech. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 MID-PRACTICE UPDATE: Rafalski left the ice when drills started. Obviously his groin is still limiting him. Here are the defense pairings for the drills ... Kronwall-Stuart Meech-Lilja Ericsson-Lebda Quincey-Chelios Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ Thursday's practice On the ice for Thursday's practice at Joe Louis Arena (an unusual 3 p.m.) are Chris Chelios, Niklas Kronwall and Brian Rafalski. So is newcomer Brad Stuart, meaning five defensemen (no Nicklas Lidstrom) are at practice. Stuart led the Red Wings' stretching exercises (one player does each practice) to hoots and hollers from his new teammates. See, he's already a leader! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 And Rafalski left when the drills started. Blech. you bring such a positive attitude in ever thread thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seedless 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ Thursday's practice On the ice for Thursday's practice at Joe Louis Arena (an unusual 3 p.m.) are Chris Chelios, Niklas Kronwall and Brian Rafalski. So is newcomer Brad Stuart, meaning five defensemen (no Nicklas Lidstrom) are at practice. Stuart led the Red Wings' stretching exercises (one player does each practice) to hoots and hollers from his new teammates. Rafalski left before the skating drills even started. Kronwall and Chelios stayed though. Maybe they'll be back tomorrow. (Crosses fingers) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Kronwall and Stuart. I would definitely keep my head up when facing that pair. I wonder if we'll see Stuart paired with Lids, and Rafalski paired with Kronwall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Stuart led the Red Wings' stretching exercises (one player does each practice) to hoots and hollers from his new teammates. Woot! Go Brad. (That was me hooting and hollering. ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 See, he's already a leader! Why not make him captain in Nick's absence? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 I bet Raf is out till late next week. Groins take forever to heal, and I bet the Wings are being extra cautious with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 man im looking for a pic of stu in a wings jersey...does anyone know where you can find one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Canadian Wings Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Brad Stuart is the man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Good on Brad for leading the stretches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBR 12 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 This is awesome news! Glad to hear he's here!!! I wish we could see pics of todays practice!!!!! GO WINGS!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Yeeeeeeeeeees.. I'm hoping Kronner doesn't decide to pull out of fridays game at the last second.. Otherwise I am so PSYCHED to watch him and Stuart playing together. Fricken thrilled. Sucks Raffi left though. Hope he heals soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossCheck24 2 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) Glad to see Rafalski back, but I will be sad to see any of the minor leaguers go. They play hard, and they are all going to be solid NHL D men soon. Edit:spelling Edited February 28, 2008 by CrossCheck24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Get healthy. Stay healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel1 32 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Glad to see Rafalski back, but I will be sad to see any of the minor leaguers go. They play hard, and they are all going to be solid NHL D men soon. Edit:spelling Ericsson-Meech Kindl-Stuart Quincey-Pyett and of course.... Lilja! jk Ya, that wouldn't be bad at all 5 or 6 years down the road based on their potential and projected upside. I think we have Raffy for 5 more so there's a chance he could be the "Chelios" in that group too if he re-ups at the end of his deal for a reasonable price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2008/02/ma...alski_join.html The Wings' medical staff was due to give Brian Rafalski's groin "more tests" (i.e. an ultrasound to look for tears) when the team returned home, at least according to Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland, but "Raffy" and Chris Chelios, who's been sidelined with swelling in his calf from a chip fracture on the back of his knee, both joined the now-recovered Niklas Kronwall at practice. The Macomb Daily's Bruce MacLeod explains: February 28, RedWingsCorner: On the ice for Thursday's practice at Joe Louis Arena (an unusual 3 p.m.) are Chris Chelios, Niklas Kronwall and Brian Rafalski. So is newcomer Brad Stuart, meaning nine defensemen (no Nicklas Lidstrom) are at practice. Stuart led the Red Wings' stretching exercises (one player does each practice) to hoots and hollers from his new teammates. MID-PRACTICE UPDATE: Rafalski left the ice when drills started. Obviously his groin is still limiting him. Here are the defense pairings for the drills ... Kronwall-Stuart Meech-Lilja Ericsson-Lebda Quincey-Chelios It's pretty safe to suggest that Rafalski and Chelios are still a "ways away" (a week? That's my educated guess), but it's good to know that they're participating in practice again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sverige 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 From Red Wings Corner Also, the team is working on a lot of special teams play. Here's what D-men are getting reps in what situation ... Power Play Meech Samuelsson Kronwall Ericsson Penalty-Kill Stuart Lilja Quincey Lebda Chelios If Sammy plays on the PP over Stuart I will turn off the game! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwingsfan18 1 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 From Red Wings Corner Also, the team is working on a lot of special teams play. Here's what D-men are getting reps in what situation ... Power Play Meech Samuelsson Kronwall Ericsson Penalty-Kill Stuart Lilja Quincey Lebda Chelios If Sammy plays on the PP over Stuart I will turn off the game! He won't ONCE the whole defensive corps is back. Right now, Sammy still holds a spot with Lids and Raffy out. But once they're back, you'll see Lids/Raffy and Stuart/Kronner on the PP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 From Red Wings Corner Also, the team is working on a lot of special teams play. Here's what D-men are getting reps in what situation ... Power Play Meech Samuelsson Kronwall Ericsson Penalty-Kill Stuart Lilja Quincey Lebda Chelios If Sammy plays on the PP over Stuart I will turn off the game! Not to burst your bubble, but Sammy will stay on the PP until both Lidstrom and Rafalski are back. The advantage to Stuart being added to the lineup is that tomorrow night he and Kronwall (given that he plays) will be the first pairing for the PP, thus dropping Sammy to the second pairing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 It feels like Christmas everytime one of our D come back, But I didn't know it was gonna take Rafi this long.... Ow well, im super excited to see Stuart, and love Kronwall coming back too! Wings will be at their best, soon enough!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest octopusdank Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Kronwall and Stuart. I would definitely keep my head up when facing that pair. I wonder if we'll see Stuart paired with Lids, and Rafalski paired with Kronwall. i hope so! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 More notes from Thursday's practice ... -- Niklas Kronwall (shoulder) will play Friday against the San Jose Sharks. It will be Kronwall's first game since Jan. 30. -- Kyle Quincey was sent down to Grand Rapids after practice. That means that the six defensemen Friday will likely be ... Kronwall-Stuart Meech-Lilja Ericsson-Lebda -- Chris Chelios surprised even his coach by participating in the full practice. He was supposed to just take part in conditioning drills. "We had too many D out there," said Mike Babcock. "Haven't said that in a while." -- Dan Cleary (broken jaw) was at the rink for the first time since getting injured in Toronto. Cleary said that he lost 15 pounds and has only been able to eat soft pastas and soups. He's hoping to play in the final three games of the regular season. Cleary said that he's looking at Sunday or Monday as a return date for skating. -- Dominik Hasek will start Friday's game. -- Nicklas Lidstrom (sprained MCL) didn't skate, but did lifting exercises that involved his legs. -- Broadcaster Mickey Redmond will return to the booth for tomorrow's game after having surgery on his lungs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
