redwings4life 3 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 If Datsyuk isn't back by game 4 I won't be expecting him back for the rest of the playoffs. However I hope I am wrong and he plays game 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Maybe it's not his foot at all. MAYBE he got some bad LASIK follow up. I blame Dr. Rahmani, you should too This is one of the funniest Dr. Rahmani jokes I've ever heard. It was all about the presentation. Kudos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 who cares... don't fix what is not broken. adding him back in takes out someone who is playing pretty damn alright in the finals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 I don't know if I can trust that shiny bald headed man. Well, yeah. There's that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 I hope with all my heart he comes back for the next game, but on the other hand I don't want him to think he has to rush back before the injury is healed totally. So whatever happens I will understand. But that doesn't negate the fact that I miss him something awful. There are times and plays where I think, "Pasha would have had that puck and been gone." And as bad as we feel about it, can you imagine what he's going through right now? And I agree - he would have probably turned Malkin inside out by now. Even with his jersey not tied down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 on CBC they said they think they found where he got injured last night and it was actually when someone went to hit him and he kinda jumped up along the boards, and it looks like its his hip or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankZetty 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 I don't think he'll play game 3...he might play game 4 but it'll depend on the outcome of game 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 This is one of the funniest Dr. Rahmani jokes I've ever heard. It was all about the presentation. Kudos Thank you my friend. I love a good set up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommingthepuck96 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 who cares... don't fix what is not broken. adding him back in takes out someone who is playing pretty damn alright in the finals Letting him center the fourth line on pens home ice would be a nice even if hes not 100%. Not taking anything away from matlby, but theres a reason why pavs is up for 3 awards this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Maybe it's not his foot at all. MAYBE he got some bad LASIK follow up. I blame Dr. Rahmani, you should too lol i was saying that ever since he was gone missing against the ducks in round 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 who cares... don't fix what is not broken. adding him back in takes out someone who is playing pretty damn alright in the finals What are you crazy? If a Hart candidate is even 75% healthy you put him out there. Hank could use some help shutting down the dynamic duds...... even if Pavel cannot be a scoring force coming back his defense could surely help us.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidstromIsASuperhero 29 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Just heard on 97.1 that Datsyuk did not skate today and is allegedly doubtful for tomorrow. Yesterday though, I heard today's was an optional skate so who knows... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Husker BigGuy 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 What are you crazy? If a Hart candidate is even 75% healthy you put him out there. Hank could use some help shutting down the dynamic duds...... even if Pavel cannot be a scoring force coming back his defense could surely help us.... Playing Pavel injured would be imprudent at best, IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phazon 24 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 datsyuk has been day for day for how long now? It doesnt seem he is going to play in the finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TCbrizz 2 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 on CBC they said they think they found where he got injured last night and it was actually when someone went to hit him and he kinda jumped up along the boards, and it looks like its his hip or something. mlive mentioned this...some are saying he has a "fractured hip" - but "bone bruises" can be extremely painful and Malik at mlive explains it well.... A word about Pavel Datsyuk's injury Posted by George James Malik June 01, 2009 08:02AM Last night, the CBC went to great lengths to explain that Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk has not missed time because of a supposed bone bruise in one of his feet, but instead, because he suffered a hip injury attempting to check a Chicago Blackhawk. At this time of year, you kind of have to accept that players and coaches lie about injuries, but I have no reason to believe that the Wings are gaining anything by "hiding" another injury. I also cannot confirm that he has a bone bruise, not a broken bone in his foot... But the healing process involved certainly seems to mirror that of bone bruise, which does not involve a break but instead damage done to the structure of the bone itself. They're notoriously finicky and, as that link to the National Institute of Health suggests, they can take "weeks or months to heal." It's actually easier to treat a broken bone than a bruised bone, and bone bruises as they involve trying to put your foot in a skate tend to be nightmare injuries for hockey players. Let's all cross our fingers and hope that Pavel can push off and play on Tuesday. Tags: Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, injuries Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 If Dats comes back, I'd like the lines to look like this (and this is assuming Draper is back): Franzen-Zata-Cleary Dats-Filppula-Hossa Hudler-Helm-Sammy Maltby-Draper-Abdelkader Yes, I'd sit Homer over Abdelkader. Hell, I might even sit Maltby or Sammy for Leino. Both have been stellar in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grindlinelove 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 As much as we want him back, what if he eff's it up worse?? That could negatively impact his career, look at Lindros and the snowball effect of the concussions. I'm just saying. It's something to think about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 As much as we want him back, what if he eff's it up worse?? That could negatively impact his career, look at Lindros and the snowball effect of the concussions. I'm just saying. It's something to think about. Forsberg is a better example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turretin 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Less of a chance for Tuesday with us up 2-0. I know Babcock talks about every game being crucial, but it is just sound coaching to let a player heal if you can, and get him at 90% for a must win, then to stunt him at 60% (or lose him for good). If Wings go up 3-0 and Dats is healthy enough, then I see Babcock maybe feeling more pressure to play him so that he gets some time in the Finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talex 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Fact is noone knows, I would say if Babs expected him back for the last game of the WCF and then Game 1 that either it is worse than they are making it sound or he was somewhat ready for the last 2 games but with a solid performance out of the depth guys, further rest was deemed prudent. The fact that he has skated and Babs expected him back a couple games ago would point to something that is healing and with the importance of not taking your foot off the Pens neck (ie: allolw them to get any momentum at home in game 3) I would say he is in for game 3 and if he is not, I would not count on him returning to the finals, this game 3 is critical, would it be a boost to have Dats back for a game 4 if the Wings fall in game 3? Sure, but it would be alot better to get a W in game 3 and Babs is a keep your foot on their neck type of guy and anything and everything that would allow the Wings to win game 3 (a crushing blow to the Pens at home) should be implemented which is why if he is not in tomorrow I do not think he will be back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 What are you crazy? If a Hart candidate is even 75% healthy you put him out there. Hank could use some help shutting down the dynamic duds...... even if Pavel cannot be a scoring force coming back his defense could surely help us.... i am not crazy and I stand by my words... I watched Rounds 2 and 3 where he was the useless out there. Hart candidate or not that was for the regular season... his offseason has been s***ty at best we are doing a great job keeping the penguins at bay. unless pavel is 100% he is not needed right now. no reason to shake up a winning roster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakKy 58 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 i am not crazy and I stand by my words... I watched Rounds 2 and 3 where he was the useless out there. Hart candidate or not that was for the regular season... his offseason has been s***ty at best we are doing a great job keeping the penguins at bay. unless pavel is 100% he is not needed right now. no reason to shake up a winning roster. Anytime a player is a plus in the post season and a thorn in the side of opposing centre men he is not playing 's***ty at best'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Anytime a player is a plus in the post season and a thorn in the side of opposing centre men he is not playing 's***ty at best'. well then he was playing invisible... i mean he had the same impact in the first two games of the finals that he did against the Ducks and Hawks. he disappeared this post season (like he used to do in the past) granted it was probably the injury but still... we have way more depth and healthy players... Able-cake-eater is playing way better than Datsyuk has been this post season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakKy 58 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 well then he was playing invisible... i mean he had the same impact in the first two games of the finals that he did against the Ducks and Hawks. he disappeared this post season (like he used to do in the past) granted it was probably the injury but still... we have way more depth and healthy players... Able-cake-eater is playing way better than Datsyuk has been this post season Honestly though you watched the Anaheim series. You watched the PKs he was a part of, the hustle he exhibited retrieving pucks from the corners, the fact he stuck like glue to his assignment and even the hits he laid out. He was not invisible. One thing I will admit. The fact that Datsyuk has been out and Fil has been getting big time minutes has been great, Fil has brought out the best Hossa we've seen this post-season. And like you have said Abdelkader has been a force on the fourth line. Just think though, If Pasha was back we could share the Crosby assignment between Dats and Hank, Sid would be held pointless through the serie and the media would talk about his chokefest for an entire year.... ahhh just imagine..... =P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip 5 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Forsberg is a better example. Both are terrible examples. Lindros's problems arose out of the fact that, after suffering a concussion, each subsequent concussion occurs more easily (a medical fact). Forsberg had recurring foot and ankle problems that required surgery on more than one occasion. Reports have Datsyuk with a bone bruise which, as far as I know, can be aggravated, but pose no permanent problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
