redwashington2000 42 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 With Pav coming back will take a big part of the work Zet is doing right now plus s***burg need to have at least 2 D watching Pav when he is on the ice that will give more space for Fil. Hos, and the rest of the gung. With that said we need him even at 70% of his health, play him limited time and he will be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snazzy 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 my logic is fine... the replacements for Dats have been amazing soooo as he won't be 100% till next year most likely... leave him out he is already a no-go for game 3 and the series will end in game 4... no Dats=no Problem Where is everyone coming up with him being out in gm3? I have not read anything suggesting that, in fact, I read that he is doing very good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 How do you not play Draper over Holmstrom if Draper is healthy. That's what I want to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocket Queen 30 1 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 oh no not again.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 How do you not play Draper over Holmstrom if Draper is healthy. That's what I want to know. Because Draper doesn't stand in front of the net screening the goalie and he doesn't get cross-checked in the back every 2 seconds while doing so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaynardJKeenan 1 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 Can't say how I know but Pavel did you see Dat(syuk) will be in the lineup for game 3 for shizzle. Coach Cock best not put him and Big Hoss on a line together, it just doesn't work. Keep Flip and Hoss 2gether and reunite the ZDH line plz BCock!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLWINGSFAN4013 5 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 if he does not come back he is still a big part of why the wings are where their at, and the pens right now have to factor in the possibility of seeing pavel until actual game time. right now i think besides z, helm could be the go to guy to frustrate crosby. here's to pavel being able to come back strong and healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NvrFrgtRussian5 85 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 per mlive he has been cleared to play and Babcock told Dats its on him to determine if he is ready or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hossa's Heroes 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 Dats will be on the ice for Game 4....to lift the Cup! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kargo Warrior 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 per mlive he has been cleared to play and Babcock told Dats its on him to determine if he is ready or not. Link please? I've searched the whole site and found nothing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 per mlive he has been cleared to play and Babcock told Dats its on him to determine if he is ready or not. Can you link the article? I just scoured Mlive looking for it and I can't find it. The only one I can find is one from yesterday which says he is out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowingsgo 3 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 Hate to say it but Dats is done for the year. I fear his foot is broken and his season is over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 yahoo Linky DETROIT (AP)—Red Wings coach Mike Babcock says Kris Draper(notes) is able to play but he might sit the gritty forward in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals. Babcock said Monday he’s reluctant to change his lineup because his team is leading the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-0. Pavel Datsyuk(notes), who has been out with a foot injury, is not expected to play Tuesday night at Pittsburgh. The defending champions beat the Penguins in the first two games of the series, taking a 2-0 lead against them for the second straight year in the Cup finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoogs 8 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 Probably this from MLive: NHL.com's Shawn P. Roarke provided an update on the status of Red Wings forwards Pavel Datsyuk and Kris Draper, per Wings coach Mike Babcock, in his off-day update... June 1, NHL.com: "They had another look at him today and everything seems to be fine," Detroit coach Mike Babcock said at the team's media session at downtown hotel here this afternoon. "Now, it's up to him." Yet, Tuesday seems unlikely as Datsyuk is still aggressively rehabbing the injury. Plus, Babcock has the cushion of a 2-0 series lead. It allows him to be patient with Datsyuk, instead of rushing him back. That's why Kris Draper is unlikely to make a return in Game 3. According to Babcock, Draper was cleared for play on Sunday, but Babcock has liked what he has seen from his current lineup in forging back-to-back 3-1 victories. "I don't know what I'm doing," Babcock said when asked about his lineup for Game 3. "I'm not a big change guy, especially when things are going good. We'll see." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 Probably this from MLive: NHL.com's Shawn P. Roarke provided an update on the status of Red Wings forwards Pavel Datsyuk and Kris Draper, per Wings coach Mike Babcock, in his off-day update... June 1, NHL.com: "They had another look at him today and everything seems to be fine," Detroit coach Mike Babcock said at the team's media session at downtown hotel here this afternoon. "Now, it's up to him." Yet, Tuesday seems unlikely as Datsyuk is still aggressively rehabbing the injury. Plus, Babcock has the cushion of a 2-0 series lead. It allows him to be patient with Datsyuk, instead of rushing him back. That's why Kris Draper is unlikely to make a return in Game 3. According to Babcock, Draper was cleared for play on Sunday, but Babcock has liked what he has seen from his current lineup in forging back-to-back 3-1 victories. "I don't know what I'm doing," Babcock said when asked about his lineup for Game 3. "I'm not a big change guy, especially when things are going good. We'll see." If Wings win tonight then Datsyuk will play game 4 with very little ice time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 There isn't any hard evidence either way - although it's looking like Pavel is out tonight, which I think we all expected. My bet is he'll come back for Game 4, but I would love to see #13 suit up ASAP - why let the Pens back in the series? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing-in-avs-town 123 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 For him to miss the games he already has, the injury has to be pretty serious. I'd be surprised if we see him again this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theswede 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 I trust Game 3 to Pavel, Wings in 4! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 I really hope Pavs can come back tonight from reading all of these posts I'd say he may not be back or than again he may. If he does come back he would play a huge part in Detroit's game tonight. I'm very nervous about this game. I hope the Wings can fight through this Conspiracy Theory and Win the Stanley Cup again. Let's Go Detroit Red Wings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieBoy 2 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 I just heard on XM that Datsuk was skating 'very hard' during practice today. EJ Hradek was interviewed and said Babcock told him Datsuk will definitely NOT play for game 3 but the chances of him in game 4 have increased based on the practice today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theswede 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 Isn't it obvious Babcock's resting players because he wants us to end it in Game 5 at home. Problem is Abelkader doesn't give a s*** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown4013 350 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 I doubt its even his foot. If you look at the play where they think he was hurt, it looks like his hip. He could have something far more serious than originally thought. Dislocation, Hip flexor..whatever- and that would definately cause limping ect. I think he is out for the season....no one misses 6 games with a bruised foot. I hope I am wrong but being day to day EVERY DAY is way too suspect. He is hurt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theswede 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2009 Btw it's pretty fun seeing all the people who more or less called him a choker suddently beeing extremly worried now when he's not playing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
