Red Wings' Nickas Lidstrom, Pavel Datsyuk not skating

[zata20 4]

Yeah but just cuz they're not skating means nothing. They do that all the time....injured players take the time off from practice then show their faces in the next game....could just be more resting time for them

I agree, I believe Cleary didn't practice throughout the whole first round, but yet he played every game. They might play and they might not, but missing practice just gives them a little extra rest reagardless.

[redwashington2000 42]

I think let them rest and be ready for the big final, put in Downey and Kindl, one more team efort and we are done with Chickens

[Guest mindfly]

"Maybe" = Not playin g, guaranteed.

Coach Mike Babcock just said that there's still a possibility that Nicklas Lidstrom (lower body) and Pavel Datsyuk (foot) could play in tomorrow's Game 5. Neither practiced today.

"They didn't practice," said Babcock. "Both guys are feeling better. We'll see what goes on in the (Wednesday) morning skate and go from there."

Would Babcock give those players a rest considering his team's 3-1 series advantage?

"If they're ready, they're playing," said Babcock.

Lidstrom is a six-time Norris Trophy winner, who is one of the final three for that award this spring. Datsyuk is a finalist for three awards — MVP, Selke and Lady Byng. He won both the Selke and Lady Byng last season

Edited May 26, 2009 by mindfly

[dat's sick 1,002]

You do realize I was making fun of those that question Dats' toughness, right? I wasn't one of them.

You do realize I was doing the same thing as you, right? I'm on your side.

[gowingsgo 3]

I just hope Datsyuk's foot isn't broken. Not sure whats up with Lidstrom

[StralyanWing 0]

Datsyuk, skated for about 15 minutes before practice, the first time he has been on the ice since Game 2 last Wednesday.

"Feel better,'' Datsyuk said. "I tried today on ice a little bit, a little bit hard to turn, we'll see tomorrow.''

Datsyuk, who worked out extensively in the gym, said he blocked a shot during the penalty-kill in the second period of Game 2 vs. Chicago. Oddly enough, the puck hit him in the same spot as it did in Game 5 vs. Anaheim. X-rays revealed no damage, however.

"Usually it's not double-shot in same spot,'' Datsyuk said. "Surprised it's same spot two times.''

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

You do realize I was doing the same thing as you, right? I'm on your side.

I do, I just thought it was weird that you quoted me.

Cheers

[Electrophile 3,554]

I'm gonnag o ahead and be the first (unless someone else already brought it up) to say that our first NHL consipiracy to get the Pens every opportunity to win the finals is happening. We hear that our 2 best players are out, and the league suddenly wants to move the start date up to Saturday, AND have back to back games here. Hmmm. Doesn't that strike anyone else as odd?

I think teams that finish their series early EARN that rest off.

*pounds head into keyboard*

There is no conspiracy. There is no conspiracy. There is no conspiracy. Stop it. Stop it. Stop it.

[Electrophile 3,554]

And what if both of these WCF and ECF series went 7? How are they going to cram a 7 game series into 10 days if they were to start on June 5? If they were going to cram it somehow by playing a couple pairs of back to back games, then do that, but give the teams the rest, they've earned it.

I'm sorry, but I call BS. Just another thing to benefit the pens.

There is no conspiracy. There is no conspiracy. There is no conspiracy. Stop it. Stop it. Stop it.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

I'm gonnag o ahead and be the first (unless someone else already brought it up) to say that our first NHL consipiracy to get the Pens every opportunity to win the finals is happening. We hear that our 2 best players are out, and the league suddenly wants to move the start date up to Saturday, AND have back to back games here. Hmmm. Doesn't that strike anyone else as odd?

I think teams that finish their series early EARN that rest off.

Actually, the league wanted to move the schedule because the Wings and Pens are looking like they'll finish their series so early it will leave an 8 day break for the Wings and a 9 day break for the Pens. Note that past history indicates the team with the shorter break before the finals will win (for whatever that kind of 3 year trend is worth to you).

I'll be pissed if they move the schedule forward to this Saturday AND have a back-to-back for the first two games. That would be a complete bulls*** move.

The finals is the most important 4-7 games of the NHL season, none of those games should be back-to-backs.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

And what if both of these WCF and ECF series went 7? How are they going to cram a 7 game series into 10 days if they were to start on June 5? If they were going to cram it somehow by playing a couple pairs of back to back games, then do that, but give the teams the rest, they've earned it.

I'm sorry, but I call BS. Just another thing to benefit the pens.

Also, I heard that Lidstrom's day-to-day injury was a result of Bettman hitting him in the knee with a lead pipe.

Please tell me you're not one of those people who thinks the moon landings were fake (and by 'people' I mean 'retards' ).

[Datsyerberger 279]

There is no conspiracy. There is no conspiracy. There is no conspiracy. Stop it. Stop it. Stop it.

Clearly, you must be under contract from the league, Electrophile

[Drake_Marcus 890]

Lidstrom is a six-time Norris Trophy winner, who is one of the final three for that award this spring. Datsyuk is a finalist for three awards — MVP, Selke and Lady Byng. He won both the Selke and Lady Byng last season

How is it possible for a Red Wings beat writer to not know Datsyuk is also nominated for the Pearson?

[Electrophile 3,554]

Clearly, you must be under contract from the league, Electrophile

Shhh. You're not supposed to talk about it. And if anyone asks.....I'm asleep.

[Rocket Queen 30 1]

Also, I heard that Lidstrom's day-to-day injury was a result of Bettman hitting him in the knee with a lead pipe.

Please tell me you're not one of those people who thinks the moon landings were fake (and by 'people' I mean 'retards' ).

OMG that was so good I laughed out loud!.. retards! hahhahaha!

[drfnr14 0]

looks like BABS isn't forcing anyone to play due to the destruction of the hawks last game. but they will show up with a completly diffrent team for game 5. and we better be ready to face them. if we lose game 5 lids and dats will be in the lineup no matter what!!

[Electrophile 3,554]

Also, I heard that Lidstrom's day-to-day injury was a result of Bettman hitting him in the knee with a lead pipe.

Damn that Tonya Harding.

[Penky26 2]

bit of good news

http://www.letsgowings.com/index.php/20090...e_5_unknown.php

The Red Wings received a brief dose of good news Tuesday morning with the news that Pavel Datsyuk took to the ice for 15 minutes prior to practice, reports Ansar Kahn of MLive.com. The status of Datsyuk and defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom (lower body injury) -- who did not skate -- will be determined tomorrow prior to Game 5. Datsyuk told reports that the foot took a shot to the same area in Game 5 of the Anaheim series and that, thankfully, x-rays revealed no damage. Kris Draper, who injured his groin in Game 3, has been ruled out.

[under_par_00 45]

I bet Datsyuk's foot has a factured bone somewhere in there. If it wasn't, then he should be able to play. This is not good.

[WingsFan2008 0]

Ouch my foot is hurting just thinking about Dats foot. Please god let it not be broken and bless the Red Wings!

[WingsFan2008 0]

I bet Datsyuk's foot has a factured bone somewhere in there. If it wasn't, then he should be able to play. This is not good.

Yeah most likely. Well the Wings' depth is going to be truly tested now.

[chuklz 15]

Yeah most likely. Well the Wings' depth is going to be truly tested now.

lollercakes.... not against chicago. Maybe against Cindy and the Pens.

[dat's sick 1,002]

I bet Datsyuk's foot has a factured bone somewhere in there. If it wasn't, then he should be able to play. This is not good.

"thankfully, x-rays revealed no damage. " ?

But maybe you know something that doctors and x-rays don't?

[10 Minute Misconduct 104]

hopefully the canes win tonight so we can get an extra week off!

[WingsCaptain 0]

Also, I heard that Lidstrom's day-to-day injury was a result of Bettman hitting him in the knee with a lead pipe.

Please tell me you're not one of those people who thinks the moon landings were fake (and by 'people' I mean 'retards' ).

Right on. Drake Marcus for MVP. You know, since they sure as hell aren't going to give it to Osgood (even though he deserves it).