egroen 384 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Datsyuk is skating in the optional skate today: http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...ces_during.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 And not a moment too soon. Welcome back, sweetie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96warrior 11 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 UPDATE: Coach Mike Babcock just said that Pavel Datsyuk told him that he's planning to play, but the final decision hasn't been made yet. Babcock said it's not his decision, meaning Datsyuk and the trainers will make the final call. Babcock said that the only lineup change at the moment is Kris Draper in and Justin Abdelkader out. That said, everything points to Datsyuk's return, including the way he's practicing. Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma said that he's expecting Datsyuk to play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Pavel Datsyuk game-time decision; Justin Abdelkader out as Kris Draper returns by Ansar Khan Thursday June 04, 2009, 11:44 AM Update from Thursday's morning skate: Coach Mike Babcock said Pavel Datsyuk (foot) will be a game-time decision tonight. Datsyuk skated again this morning during an optional practice. Babcock said Kris Draper is replacing Justin Abdelkader in the lineup tonight. Abdelkader scored a goal in each of the first two games of the finals. But with Draper back at the fourth-line center, Babcock elected to keep Ville Leino in (though he'll likely be scratched if Datsyuk is in) because he is better on the wing than Abdelkader, whom Babcock said is much more effective at center. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 So Abby out as expected. Leino has to be the other one. Maltby would be the only other one going out but I think they'll stick with him. You gotta stick with the veterans in this situation imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pasha power 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 heres one of the best datsyuk videos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Sidenote: Was watching NHL on the Fly coverage of Dats coming back yesterday and their playoff video montage for him had 3 hits and a fight (with nederweiner) on it. esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeowingsfan 16 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Draper is in so Abs is out. If Dats is in than Lenio is out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata20 4 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) I'm watchin NHL Live and apparently Kelly Hrudey didn't think he was game ready, but then again what does he know? Edited June 4, 2009 by zata20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-TownWing 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 My boy eklund just sent me a msg saying "Datsyuk to play e4" he also stated Godzilla was to rip open the mellon arena roof tonite .. e4!! Making fun of Eklund = always hilarious. Hopefully Pav's ready to tear this thing apart, because we need him in a big way right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 I'm watchin NHL Live and apparently Kelly Hrudey didn't think he was game ready, but then again what does he know? He broadcasts for CBC. He cannot be trusted on Wings issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Not so fast. According to Bruce MacLeod on Twitter: Bad sign ... Datsyuk is still on the ice working out. Players who are in games skate for 30 minutes max in morning Datsyuk is at 75 minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata20 4 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Bad Sign. http://www.redwingscentral.com/redwingscor...543054485757967 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NvrFrgtRussian5 85 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Bad Sign. http://www.redwingscentral.com/redwingscor...543054485757967 Knew I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up too much. This after I just called nearly everyone in my dept. at work to let them know the good news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esquire 324 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Is it really odd for a guy who hasn't played in 2-3 weeks to be out there longer on game day after coming off injury? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata20 4 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Is it really odd for a guy who hasn't played in 2-3 weeks to be out there longer on game day after coming off injury? I think he is playin. He said he plans on playing, so I believe he is just pushin it hard just to be sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupcrazy 13 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Bad Sign. http://www.redwingscentral.com/redwingscor...543054485757967 I want to assume he's just taking the extra step to make sure he's ready! Not lik ehe won't nap this afternoon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 He's done morning skates the past few games, no surprise he did it again. Didn't 97.1 also say we have a deal in plae with hossa? This radio show is as useful as the trade rumors on HFBoards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Is it really odd for a guy who hasn't played in 2-3 weeks to be out there longer on game day after coming off injury? thats what I was thinking. Wouldn't he want to make sure he was really ready? Maybe I don't know much on the subject. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Knew I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up too much. This after I just called nearly everyone in my dept. at work to let them know the good news. Not gonna sweat it either way. So what do we have now? Franzen - Zetterberg - Cleary Holmstrom - Helm - Hossa Samuelsson - Filppula - Hudler Leino - Draper - Maltby ?? I still like our chances!! Man, our team is AWESOME. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 I really don't think he's going to be in tonight. Ken Campbell of the Hockey News said on Sportsnet that he asked Ken Holland if Datsyuk will be in the line up and he said it does not look like it. There was an optional skate this morning and Datsyuk stayed on the ice for the extra 45 minutes with the injured/scratched players working on his ankle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Play him! For gods sake the man is practicing for 75 minutes, he should be ready enough for the Stanley Cup Finals! Sorry, just total frustration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Pavel Datsyuk game-time decision; Justin Abdelkader out as Kris Draper returns by Ansar Khan Thursday June 04, 2009, 11:44 AM Update from Thursday's morning skate: Coach Mike Babcock said Pavel Datsyuk (foot) will be a game-time decision tonight. Datsyuk skated a long time this morning, for about an hour after most his teammates were finished. "I feel much better, I can make more turns,'' Datsyuk said. "I'll go pregame skate and make a decision.'' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata20 4 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) Bruce Macleod-UPDATE: Datsyuk just got off the ice after a 90-minute hard workout. He said that he'll be in the pregame skate and will decide after that. Datsyuk said that he worked out three times longer than usual in the morning skate to test himself further, to see how his legs would react to more of a game-like situation. That said, a 90-minute hard workout in the morning is a very unusual thing to do the day of a game. It seems like it's his decision now. Edited June 4, 2009 by zata20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupcrazy 13 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Here what I know,there's NO WAY he's jacked up like Yzerman was in 02,but then again there was never a question about Steve's hunger. It's the finals,time to rise to greatness Dats,and show what your made of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
