HockeytownRules19 902 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 he is experiencing concussion-like symptoms. Get well Hos!!! http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...cticing_wi.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Hopefully just a precaution given Babs' comments stating that he's fine. After hearing Babs, I expected him to be in the lineup tomorrow night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) Don't expect him to be back though wings coaching and management always let players rest for longer than they really have to for no real reason Edited February 26, 2009 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 I thought hits to the head were unacceptable in the New NHL. Huh. Guess it depends on who gets hit and who does the hitting? Get better, Hoss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Don't expect him to be back though wings coaching and management always let players rest for longer than they really have to for no real reason I'd also like to think they don't need him to play against the Kings. Surrre hope I'm right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellarina 1 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 I'd also like to think they don't need him to play against the Kings. Surrre hope I'm right! I'm pretty sure that you are right. The wings will give some extra time just to rest up for the hopefully very long playoff run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Don't expect him to be back though wings coaching and management always let players rest for longer than they really have to for no real reason Where do you come up with this stuff? Also, as Vladifan pionted out, there's a reason to let a player of Hossa's skill rest to ensure he's 100% healthy. It's called "need versus necessity". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 I thought hits to the head were unacceptable in the New NHL. Huh. Guess it depends on who gets hit and who does the hitting? Get better, Hoss. it didn't seem on purpose to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner 6 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Let him rest, he's been great all year. Let him take a game or 2 off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 yeah it's about that time to be giving our stars some breaks. I take it more so AFTER the trade deadline though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Sounds like Franzen last season... and that turned out pretty well in the end! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Update from Thursday's practice: Wings forward Marian Hossa didn't skate and won't play Friday against the Kings due to a sore neck, coach Mike Babcock said. Hossa took a hit to the back of the head by San Jose's Douglas Murray on Wednesday. He left the game in the second period and didn't return. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...cticing_wi.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted February 26, 2009 It's just im pretty sure hossa would have played if it were the playoffs now.. its a minor injury but they always let the players rest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 additional update from practice: Update from Thursday's practice: Wings forward Marian Hossa didn't skate and won't play Friday against the Kings due to a sore neck, coach Mike Babcock said. Hossa took a hit to the back of the head by San Jose's Douglas Murray on Wednesday. He left the game in the second period and didn't return. "I would think he would be back right away,'' Babcock said. Defenseman Brett Lebda said he feels ready to play but Babcock said he will not play Friday. Ville Leino took Hossa's place on the line with Valtteri Filppula and Johan Franzen. All the other lines and defense pairings remained the same. Chris Osgood will start in net, as scheduled. It'll be his first game since Feb. 15. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...ng_wi.html#more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitneydatsyukrox 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Ville Leino took Hossa's place on the line with Valtteri Filppula and Johan Franzen. All the other lines and defense pairings remained the same. Not complaining about that But hopefully Hossa's feeling fine after the game off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 I know what you're trying to do, and it won't work. I'm not gonna freak out. I'm already on board the stress train, so I dont need this. "Marion's fine, he's alright, just a little knock to the noggin". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 I thought hits to the head were unacceptable in the New NHL. Huh. Guess it depends on who gets hit and who does the hitting? Get better, Hoss. Not an intentional hit to the head - and it looked like Marian didn't have his helmut strapped on tight enough or at all (?) since it came flying off - heard some comments to that effect on NHLnet last night. Sounds like it's minor - hopefully - and since we have a back-to-back (again ) not a bad time to sit out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XxGoWingsxX 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 puckloo, the initial hit was a clean hit. Doug Murray just got incidental contact with hoss after the hit...nothing more. It was just a bad break for hossa that murray was where he was. Murray was just skating and hossa kind of fell into him after the initial contact. Nothing dirty went on there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
