Guest mindfly Report post Posted June 1, 2009 I sure hope they were telling the truth when they said the x-rays were negative... if that's the case he should be back sometime in the series, if not, he's done for the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Leino will sit for Datsyuk, Abdelkader is Draper's 'replacement'. You don't sit a guy who is scoring on a goal-a-game pace in the Finals I don't think that his foot is broken, but if he is having trouble turning etc. could that point to an ankle injury? He'll have all summer to rest up, so I don't think that the doctors will have a huge problem with 'aggravating' it, so long as it isn't serious. I was one of the people who was thinking that he was going to be back for game 1. Now he may be in 'day-to-day à la Rafalski' mode, which could mean anything. I hope to get him back soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 I say Leino, Homer, Abby or Maltby will sit. If Dats returns, we should have good centers in every line, because we're playin in Pittsburgh. Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Filppula-Helm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motorcity19 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 I hope to have him back for game three but it wont be the end of the world if he isnt. We've let in what... 3 goals in 4 games without him?... I rather him rest until hes ready Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwashington2000 42 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 I just realised Dats is out starting with May 19 so this is almost 2 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) he will have a long time to get rest/patched up.. even if he's not 100%, please play the next game and see how it goes.. if we could go up 3-0, and he was hurting, that'd be fine.. then maybe we can finish them off without him Edited June 1, 2009 by ilmickeyli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 We could really use him for the games in Pittsburgh. Bylsma is going to get Crosby away from Z, so having Pavel as the no.2 shutdown center would be very helpful. I hope we see him in Game 3, but I doubt it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blikst 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Yeah, it think we really need him in the games in Pittsburg. He could very well be the difference in those games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Would Dats be healthy enough to play through a physical series, and are the Wings willing to risk worstening the injury? Would he be able to contribute physically as he had throughout these playoffs? I agree. I'm more concerned with his health long term. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McCartyFanForLife 17 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 I trust my Datsyuk to the team's trainers, you should too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowingsgo 3 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Gotta figure he has a broken foot and is going to miss the series. Hoping that he can play but it doesnt look promising Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim 5 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Babcock's son (in an excerpted quote in today's Windsor Star) says Pavel can "hardly walk". Coach Babcock did say Datsyuk is working very hard to get back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 If he plays, it ain't much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata20 4 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Ditto, like people have said before, it would be just as sweet to see Hossa raise the cup in s***tsburg +100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupcrazy 13 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Babcock's son (in an excerpted quote in today's Windsor Star) says Pavel can "hardly walk". Coach Babcock did say Datsyuk is working very hard to get back. I believe he's done for the playoff's,but they don't want to say that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata20 4 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Datsyuk didn't skate today. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...k_not_sk_2.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Obviously not a good sign, but I wouldn't count him out just yet. They might have been working on his foot and he has to rest it today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) I hope that Dats would be back for Game 3 and the rest of the games. I just hope he can come back close to 100%. I know that is close to impossible but if he can come back and have a postive influence for the Wings I think this will be good. He's a great player and even though the Wings have done well without him it would be that much better to have him back and become an offensive threat again. Let's Go Detroit Red Wings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited June 1, 2009 by Dimaline312000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) I wonder how pavel would feel if detroit would win the cup this year and he basically was invisible the 3 last regular season games + entire playoffs... bittersweet feeling for sure? Edited June 1, 2009 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip 5 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 I'd like something a little closer to official than "Babcock's son told a reporter XYZ." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwin 240 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Actually Babcock told a story to reports that his son said that Pavel could barely walk and Babs told his kid that if he (his kid) worked out as much as the players do he (his kid) wouldn't be able to walk as well. I believe that was one of the last two or three press conferences. As for those who believe Pavel has been invisible when he was playing... just because you're not scoring goals doesn't mean you're invisible. Pavel was key in shutting down the opposing top lines. I'm sure Zata wants him back as much as we do to help shut down Crosby and Malkin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Wing 1,521 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 I wonder how pavel would feel if detroit would win the cup this year and he basically was invisible the 3 last regular season games + entire playoffs... bittersweet feeling for sure? You need to work on more positivity in your posts.... If Dats was out for the POs for sure I think they would just say that aka Schneider a few years ago. I think he will be back this series but it's getting a little nerve racking waiting around. Raffy suddenly came back from his mysterious injury, so did Franzen last year, so I am hopeful.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) In 1999 my favorite Minor League hockey team was going for their first Championship and one of the players that was the biggest part of a game 6 and Cup Clinching Vitory had played with a broken leg I'm not sure how long it was broken but through the series his leg was broken and he played but the reason he was able to play is the Dr.'s and Team Medical Staff froze it so that he couldn't feel the pain. With the Cup on the line I'm just wondering if that is an option for Dats wether his leg is broken or not.?.? BTW: The player that had the broken leg scored 3 goals in that game and helped the team come from behind in the game 5-2 to win the Game and the Cup 6-5 Edited June 1, 2009 by Dimaline312000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted June 1, 2009 You need to work on more positivity in your posts.... If Dats was out for the POs for sure I think they would just say that aka Schneider a few years ago. I think he will be back this series but it's getting a little nerve racking waiting around. Raffy suddenly came back from his mysterious injury, so did Franzen last year, so I am hopeful.... I'm just saying... compared to last year he was dynamic... Thing is, if you don't say nice/possitive things all the time about red wings players on this forum people start complaining and whining.. I think it's obvious that it's unlikely datsyuk will return this series, it's probably 2-4 games left, played every other day, the dude could hardly walk yesterday according to reports and he couldnt push when skating nor turn in a way he should be...Datsyuk must feel like s*** though, a player like him must get on the scoresheet simple as that, i admire his defensive skillz but if he don't produce you have the right to complain and be worried about him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
