Mike 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 Detroit Red Wings center Valtteri Filppula left Saturday's game in St. Louis after the second period because of back spasms. Coach Mike Babcock said Filppula won't play Sunday in Columbus and is day-to-day. They won't recall anybody from Grand Rapids, as Derek Meech will fill in at forward. Filppula said the injury didn't happen from a hit, he just felt it after returning to the bench following a shift. He hadn't been experiencing any back problems. MLive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 It's unfortunate, he's been great lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 It's unfortunate, he's been great lately. He's been fantastic, it actually makes me feel sad for calling him useless. Same with Osgood, he played fantastic today against one of the best teams in the league AT the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDDYGIBBY5 1 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 It's unfortunate, he's been great lately. He was learning first hand that good things happen when you put the puck on net. Imagine how good he could be if he shot as often as Sammy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MrSandMan Report post Posted March 14, 2009 Too bad, he's been on fire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 He started shooting and now he's starting to pay off. Bad time, hopefully it's shortterm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCaptain19 49 Report post Posted March 15, 2009 crap. anyone else call him filpers? i do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted March 15, 2009 And I was just coming around to the idea of a Franzen-Filppula-Hossa line for next season. Hopefully he gets over it quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted March 15, 2009 He was learning first hand that good things happen when you put the puck on net. Imagine how good he could be if he shot as often as Sammy! Very few men have Sammy's level of confidence. That's probably why the ladies here love him so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted March 15, 2009 Very few men have Sammy's level of confidence. That's probably why the ladies here love him so much. No, that's because of his sexy abs. Hopefully this is nothing serious with Flip. Rest and relax, then get back to doing well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted March 15, 2009 I bet if he was Canadian he would be able to play, those guys are hard as rock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted March 15, 2009 No, that's because of his sexy abs. Hopefully this is nothing serious with Flip. Rest and relax, then get back to doing well. I hear that every time he misses the net, he does 100 sit-ups after the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonan78 1 Report post Posted March 15, 2009 Tough break, back spasms suck, I get them all the time. He must have thrown his back out from all the shooting he's done lately. Here's to a speedy recovery and hope he can stay hot when he gets back in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diehardredwing19 11 Report post Posted March 15, 2009 I bet if he was Canadian he would be able to play, those guys are hard as rock. that we are(H).... and funny thing is i worked out on shoulders n back today but all aside fil should not rush it im sure an ice bag or whatever should make him feel better more then anything its precautionary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted March 15, 2009 Sucks for Flipper. Hope he makes a speedy recovery, he's been superb lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted March 15, 2009 I hear that every time he misses the net, he does 100 sit-ups after the game. When does he sleep? Back to Flip: I have back problems, and I have learned to just ice it and relax when I start getting spasms. There's really nothing else I can do. I hope he feels better soon, and that this is just a case of overdoing it or moving oddly or something like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladystanley 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2009 He has been on fire and I am hoping to see great things in the playoffs. speedy recovery to him!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted March 15, 2009 I hear that every time he misses the net, he does 100 sit-ups after the game. He needs to work some push-ups and side planks into that routine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
