Shaman 713 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 Ken Holland did say he expected Lidstrom and Pavel Datsyuk to be ready by the weekend. http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/wingsbl...php?blogid=2859 I really really really hope hes right, having both them out makes the series a lot more even then id like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 *crosses fingers* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I don't want to sound like a mindless optimist (especially taking into account the whole Rafalski 'day-to-day' shambles), but I think that they will play. Eyewitness reports say that Lidström is walking completely normally (no visible bandages or padding, no limp, no hunch/cramp/etc.), and he has been exercising, so I don't think that it is that big a thing. It may just be that Babcock didn't want to take any risks. I think it's the same for Datsyuk. X-rays showed no fractures, and he can get his foot into his skate now (he skated yesterday or the day before I believe), and said that he was having a harder time turning and stopping, possibly due to swelling/pain. By Saturday that should hopefully have subsided - in his case, the fact that he can get his foot into his skate is pretty important. Once again, if Game 5 had been a do-or-die match, I think that he would have played. And all of the commentators seemed to suggest that Ericsson would be back for Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 So by this weekend... Does that mean Game #1 or Game #2.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PenaltyShot 96 521 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 In Kenny We Trust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellarina 1 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 In Kenny We Trust. This is a fact. no matter what. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motorcitykid 42 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 Similar to Cindy Crosby crying over Ovechkin (THE BETTER PLAYER- you whiny sob), and too many hats being thrown on the ice after Ovie's hattrick, apparently he's now crying that the Penguins should be emailed any Detroit lineup changes, as soon as they happen ... Seriously though - we need all our guys healthy asap!! The NHL's bulls*** hype machine is already overblowing everything Crosby. Pul-leeze! The Cup is ours. Doesnt seem many remember a mere 11 months ago, huh? We will defend it!!! Go Wings!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I hope by weekend he means Saturday AND Sunday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I don't want to sound like a mindless optimist (especially taking into account the whole Rafalski 'day-to-day' shambles), but I think that they will play. Eyewitness reports say that Lidström is walking completely normally (no visible bandages or padding, no limp, no hunch/cramp/etc.), and he has been exercising, so I don't think that it is that big a thing. It may just be that Babcock didn't want to take any risks. I think it's the same for Datsyuk. X-rays showed no fractures, and he can get his foot into his skate now (he skated yesterday or the day before I believe), and said that he was having a harder time turning and stopping, possibly due to swelling/pain. By Saturday that should hopefully have subsided - in his case, the fact that he can get his foot into his skate is pretty important. Once again, if Game 5 had been a do-or-die match, I think that he would have played. And all of the commentators seemed to suggest that Ericsson would be back for Saturday. this is also because Lidstrom's "lower body injury" is actually that tendon tear in his elbow that he's had all year... it probably just flared up and he had to get some shots... he's already said he's having the surgery in the off season... Dats will be ready too, just needed the swelling to go down, the fact that he skated at ALL yesterday prooves he's ready, and if we were only up 3-2 or the series was 3-3 going into last night - he would have played. Just no point in risking either of them, when we're up 3-1, coming off of a dominating win in game 4... and as we saw in the result last night.... we didn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I hope by weekend he means Saturday AND Sunday! I would put money on it that Lidstrom, Datsyuk AND Ericsson will all play Sat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunkylover 26 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 Similar to Cindy Crosby crying over Ovechkin (THE BETTER PLAYER- you whiny sob), and too many hats being thrown on the ice after Ovie's hattrick, apparently he's now crying that the Penguins should be emailed any Detroit lineup changes, as soon as they happen ... Seriously though - we need all our guys healthy asap!! The NHL's bulls*** hype machine is already overblowing everything Crosby. Pul-leeze! The Cup is ours. Doesnt seem many remember a mere 11 months ago, huh? We will defend it!!! Go Wings!!! There is still a lot of hockey to play before the Cup is ours and Pittsburgh is going into this year on a better footing than last year. Nevertheless, I trust the Wings can repeat. Crosby is a good player. I don't like either Crosby or Ovechkin that much but it's difficult to argue that OV is "THE BETTER PLAYER". Sid isn't crying as much as he used to, I think part of that is the coaching change, because we all know how a team can take on the attitude of it's coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata20 4 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 apparently he's now crying that the Penguins should be emailed any Detroit lineup changes, as soon as they happen ... link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsMyWings13 4 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I've got my fingers crossed that they are in the line up come Saturday. Go Wings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) I don't want to sound like a mindless optimist (especially taking into account the whole Rafalski 'day-to-day' shambles), but I think that they will play. Eyewitness reports say that Lidström is walking completely normally (no visible bandages or padding, no limp, no hunch/cramp/etc.), and he has been exercising, so I don't think that it is that big a thing. It may just be that Babcock didn't want to take any risks. I think it's the same for Datsyuk. X-rays showed no fractures, and he can get his foot into his skate now (he skated yesterday or the day before I believe), and said that he was having a harder time turning and stopping, possibly due to swelling/pain. By Saturday that should hopefully have subsided - in his case, the fact that he can get his foot into his skate is pretty important. Once again, if Game 5 had been a do-or-die match, I think that he would have played. And all of the commentators seemed to suggest that Ericsson would be back for Saturday. A swedish reporter named Per Bjurman @ Aftonbladet.se did see him limping... so who knows whats true or not. Edited May 28, 2009 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robat 13 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 Sounds like Ericsson is a go as well: http://twitter.com/RedWingsBruce/status/1940811647 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David 2 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 Ericsson had an appendectomy, right? I had one of those about 10 months ago and I couldn't walk right for a week! I can't imagine playing a hockey game 4 or 5 days after having that surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip 5 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 What about Hossa, though? He had ice on his knee after the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROBIE4PREZ 58 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) hope to see them back Edited May 28, 2009 by PROBIE4PREZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I sure hope to God that this is true. My mother just called me at work, and said on Sports Talk Radio, they said Datsyuk was out the remainder of the playoffs with a broken foot, and that Lidstrom would still be out with an upper body injury, and was totally uncertain on when a return may be possible. If this is per Ken Holland, per the Detroit News, I would like to assume that this is much more accurate then Sports Talk Radio. So please Hockey God's let them play, and please bring the cup back to HOCKEYTOWN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I sure hope to God that this is true. My mother just called me at work, and said on Sports Talk Radio, they said Datsyuk was out the remainder of the playoffs with a broken foot, and that Lidstrom would still be out with an upper body injury, and was totally uncertain on when a return may be possible. If this is per Ken Holland, per the Detroit News, I would like to assume that this is much more accurate then Sports Talk Radio. So please Hockey God's let them play, and please bring the cup back to HOCKEYTOWN My guess is she misinterpreted something a fan called in and said or maybe she misinterpreted the discussion... I'm listening to 97.1 and they are talking about 'What IF' that were true...maybe that's where she got it from... I'm sure if that was the case, it'd be plastered on the news sites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I sure hope to God that this is true. My mother just called me at work, and said on Sports Talk Radio, they said Datsyuk was out the remainder of the playoffs with a broken foot, and that Lidstrom would still be out with an upper body injury, and was totally uncertain on when a return may be possible. If this is per Ken Holland, per the Detroit News, I would like to assume that this is much more accurate then Sports Talk Radio. So please Hockey God's let them play, and please bring the cup back to HOCKEYTOWN She's smokin something. I've had the Ticket on all morning - no such news - and they are updating often. Don't believe it. Right now we have no credible sources of anything - probably won't know til tomorrow or Sat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stiffy 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 Ericsson had an appendectomy, right? I had one of those about 10 months ago and I couldn't walk right for a week! I can't imagine playing a hockey game 4 or 5 days after having that surgery. Was your laparoscopic (using small incisions and a scope to guide things) or did they cut a big incision? Ericcson HAS to be getting a lap appy. I'm certain the surgeon's were even more careful with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...trom_exp_1.html More conformation that Lids will be back "I certainly expect Lidstrom to play,'' Holland said. "He told me he's planning on playing Saturday.'' Edited May 28, 2009 by Shaman464 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I wonder how Babs will form his lines when Pavel returns. He couldn't possibly put him back with Hossa, could he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) I wonder how Babs will form his lines when Pavel returns. He couldn't possibly put him back with Hossa, could he? Im hoping something like this Mule-Z-Huds Homer-Dats-Cleary Hossa-Flip-Sammy Maltby-Helm-Leino (Forget about Cleary in all the excitement ) Spread out our stars, their Defense wont be able to stop them all, outside of Gonchar and Eaton, their D is horrid. Edited May 28, 2009 by Shaman464 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
