40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 More bad news on the injury front. Kris Draper has tightness in his groin (something like Mikael Samuelsson) and left the ice right after the start of today's practice. Draper will not play in the next two games and likely won't return to the lineup until the playoffs begin next Thursday. Coach Mike Babcock said that Draper felt the tightness before and got on the ice today to check his status. Draper missed five games with a strained groin from March 13-20. He also was sidelined for nine games with a knee injury, Nov. 27-Dec. 17. Also from today's practice, Holmstrom probably won't play in Chicago tomorrow. The discussion is now whether he's going to be ready for Thursday's home game. Samuelsson is still on the shelf with a groin injury and not skating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 April Fools right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Please tell me this is a joke? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 April Fools right? I guess not. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20..._out_until.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 I guess not. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20..._out_until.html If he is hurt, then this is a warning sign to sit everyone until the playoffs, even if the Sharks win the President's trophy. Hell finishing in 2nd would be better anyway, since we'd probably play the divealanche. I don't want any Wings players getting hurt, but if they do, I'd rather have them get injured in the playoffs, and not a week before that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mr. Byng Report post Posted April 1, 2008 What's with all these minor injuries? First it was defensemen now it's forwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Great that's all we needed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 What's up with the groins these days? Girlfriends gone crazy..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greatness=PavelDatsyuk 65 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 If he dosn't strain himself, and the injury isn't too bad, then he should be back by the playoffs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packer487 3 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 More bad news on the injury front. Kris Draper has tightness in his groin (something like Mikael Samuelsson) and left the ice right after the start of today's practice. Draper will not play in the next two games and likely won't return to the lineup until the playoffs begin next Thursday. Coach Mike Babcock said that Draper felt the tightness before and got on the ice today to check his status. Draper missed five games with a strained groin from March 13-20. He also was sidelined for nine games with a knee injury, Nov. 27-Dec. 17. Also from today's practice, Holmstrom probably won't play in Chicago tomorrow. The discussion is now whether he's going to be ready for Thursday's home game. Samuelsson is still on the shelf with a groin injury and not skating. What is it with Kris Draper being hurt all the time? We really should find someone more dependable for the playoffs. At least he doesn't have the flu, then I'd be really upset at him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creasemonkey 30 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 What's up with the groins these days? Girlfriends gone crazy..? Well, it IS spring time. Birds and bees, whatnot, etc. I suspect it's just an excuse to rest guys, really. The old "we don't plan to rest anybody" switcheroo. Miraculously, they'll all be back by game 1 of the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greatness=PavelDatsyuk 65 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 What is it with Kris Draper being hurt all the time? We really should find someone more dependable for the playoffs. At least he doesn't have the flu, then I'd be really upset at him... With any luck he'll be back before the playoffs start, so be thankful it's only tightness in the groin and not something worse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 First of all, would like to apologize to those who thought it was an April Fools joke. Here's a further update, and I'm posting the link: http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20..._out_until.html Update from Tuesday's practice: Kris Draper left practice almost at the start after feeling some tightness in his groin and went for testing. Coach Mike Babcock said Draper is likely to miss the last three games of the season. "Not hurt, not pulled, nothing like that, but just didn't like the feel today,'' Babcock said. "I can't imagine him playing until the start of the playoffs. Maybe Sunday, but I don't even see that. Why would we (take a chance), that makes no sense.'' Draper missed five games with a groin pull from March 13-20. It's something that bothered him throughout the playoffs last year, forcing him to have off-season surgery. "He came in (Monday) and didn't like the way he felt,'' Babcock said. "So he went out there today and didn't like the way he felt so he got off right away, which is good.'' Tomas Holmstrom practiced and continued to report improvement. He won't play Wednesday in Chicago but said he expects to play Thursday or Sunday. Mikael Samuelsson (groin) didn't practice, so he won't be back until Sunday, at the earliest. Tuesday's lines looked like this for the most part, though they did mix it up a lot: Cleary-Datsyuk-Filppula Franzen-Zetterberg-Hudler Kopecky-Hartigan-Maltby McCarty-Drake-Downey Babcock might end up playing Datsyuk and Zetterberg apart on the road, where opponents can't focus their top checkers against both, and together at home, where it's easier for the Wings to get favorable matchups. Also, when Draper left early, Maltby took it upon himself to assume the role as the birthday shaving cream pie bandit. He surprised McCarty with a towel full of the stuff during a TV interview. McCarty turned 36 today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mr. Byng Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Also, when Draper left early, Maltby took it upon himself to assume the role as the birthday shaving cream pie bandit. He surprised McCarty with a towel full of the stuff during a TV interview. McCarty turned 36 today. I need to see that. Hopefully it'll be put on NHL TV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Could it really be possible! Cleary-Datsyuk-Filppula Franzen-Zetterberg-Hudler Kopecky-Hartigan-Maltby McCarty-Drake-Downey :thumbup: Probably a defensive risk, but wow...we haven't had a line like that in quite some time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Could it really be possible! Cleary-Datsyuk-Filppula Franzen-Zetterberg-Hudler Kopecky-Hartigan-Maltby McCarty-Drake-Downey :thumbup: Probably a defensive risk, but wow...we haven't had a line like that in quite some time *drool* at the 4th line. LOVE IT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PenaltyShot 96 521 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Could it really be possible! Cleary-Datsyuk-Filppula Franzen-Zetterberg-Hudler Kopecky-Hartigan-Maltby McCarty-Drake-Downey :thumbup: Probably a defensive risk, but wow...we haven't had a line like that in quite some time Yay! Babcock finally gave in to curiosity. I hope those three rock some worlds out there together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Sounds like there just being cautious with Draper. Like Babcock said, why take the chance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 (edited) Tuesday's lines looked like this for the most part, though they did mix it up a lot: Cleary-Datsyuk-Filppula Franzen-Zetterberg-Hudler Kopecky-Hartigan-Maltby McCarty-Drake-Downey Personally, I really like these lines. You've got two viable top 2 lines that can put the puck in the net followed by a decent shut-down line. If Drapes was playing and presumably would be inserted in Hartigan's spot, that would be a phenomenal shut-down line, followed by a great checking line that would bang and keep pressure up before the top two lines get back on the ice. Great lines! Edit: (Kelsey) Grammar Edited April 1, 2008 by Never Forget Mac #25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 (edited) *drool* at the 4th line. LOVE IT! HC, when did Downey make that comment in your sig? Got a link? Nevermind....the Power of Google. I simply copy and pasted the quote, ran a search and it was the first website/article listed. Edited April 1, 2008 by Never Forget Mac #25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 (edited) Sounds like there just being cautious with Draper. Like Babcock said, why take the chance? exactly. Mccarty - Drake - Downey do it Mike!! but knowing him, itll be Hartigan in the mix. ugh. Edited April 1, 2008 by kylee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 exactly. Mccarty - Drake - Downey do it Mike!! but knowing him, itll be Hartigan in the mix. ugh. Yes he will be in the mix, on the third line. On a sidenote, if Homer's fit to play what does that do to the lines? Flip - Dats - Homer Cleary - Z - Franzen Maltby - Drake - Kopecky Downey - Hudler - McCarty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 HC, when did Downey make that comment in your sig? Got a link? Nevermind....the Power of Google. I simply copy and pasted the link, ran a search and it was the first website/article listed. lol yeah. I believe it was the 28th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 YES!!!!! downey, drake, and mccarty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therock48880 14 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Cleary-Datsyuk-Filppula Franzen-Zetterberg-Hudler Kopecky-Hartigan-Maltby McCarty-Drake-Downey I find that 4th line interesting. Could be fun to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
