cupforwings 138 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) Red Wings' Niklas Kronwall out for San Jose game; Tomas Holmstrom appears doubtful By Ansar Khan February 10, 2010, 2:02PM DETROIT -- Update from Wednesday's Detroit Red Wings practice: Defenseman Niklas Kronwall (knee) will not play Thursday against San Jose. Forward Tomas Holmstrom (bone bruise in left knee) skated for about 40 minutes before leaving. He said he felt better than the day before, but still not that good. He will see how he feels after Thursday's morning skate before determining whether he can play. But it appears doubtful. Holmstrom expressed concern about whether he will be able to play for Sweden in the Olympics. If he can't play Saturday against Ottawa, he might have to withdraw. In which case, he likely would be replaced by teammate Johan Franzen. "I felt pretty good to start with and then I got some pain in my knee,'' Holmstrom said. "We started doing drills and going hard, it was really sore.'' They skated with the same lines they started in Tuesday's game at St. Louis: Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Bertuzzi Franzen-Filppula-Cleary Draper-Helm-Maltby May-Miller-Williams Holmstrom (doubtful) Eaves (out, sprained ankle) Lidstrom-Rafalski Meech-Stuart Lebda-Ericsson Kronwall (out, knee) Howard (starting) Osgood http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...wall_out_2.html Edited February 10, 2010 by cupforwings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 This injury bulls*** has been going on all year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Yeah its really getting old now. I also don't like the team Sweden situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted February 10, 2010 This Kronwall injury is worse than they are letting on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 anyone else think kronwall is "resting" his knee for the olympics? I would sure hope not. This day to day stuff is BS either he's injured or he's not. I thought he was getting a new brace then would be ready to play? as far as franzen playing in the olympics it is a double edge sword. He plays and get going and back in game shape, but there is always the risk of injury, especially with the playoff type atmosphere the Olympics can have..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 f*** that they both better not even play in the olympics unless theyre 150% why is babs such a stubborn cock and keep those s***ty lines. atleast put williams on the 3rd. how is he expected to put up any points when hes playing on the 4th line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupforwings 138 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 f*** that they both better not even play in the olympics unless theyre 150% why is babs such a stubborn cock and keep those s***ty lines. atleast put williams on the 3rd. how is he expected to put up any points when hes playing on the 4th line agree with this... If they go with the same lineup they did yesterday (to start with), I'm gonna freak out... They couldn't do s*** yesterday. Until Homer is back, they have to put Franzen with Hank and Pav... And Williams should definitely be on the third line. He does have skill and the ability to score, and is finally starting to get back in shape... but the lines above didn't work and won't work... something has to change there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 They LIED!!!... Again!... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 We all love Kronwall, but maybe it's time to tade him and get a slightly less offensive and slightly less physical D-Man that can stay healthy for 78+ games a season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus's Garden 147 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Can I just play devil's advocate on the Team Sweden situation for a bit? Let's say Homer withdraws and Franzen plays ... You get two extra weeks rest for Holmstrom, who get beat up more than anyone in hockey and was hurt all through the end of last year. And you get at least 3, and possibly as many as 7 games for Franzen to get his legs back, with the games spaced out pretty well over a two-week stretch. Is there a risk in Franzen playing in the Olympics? Of course. But ... if it's something that might happen, I'm choosing the glass half full approach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted February 10, 2010 anyone else think kronwall is "resting" his knee for the olympics? I would sure hope not. This day to day stuff is BS either he's injured or he's not. I thought he was getting a new brace then would be ready to play? as far as franzen playing in the olympics it is a double edge sword. He plays and get going and back in game shape, but there is always the risk of injury, especially with the playoff type atmosphere the Olympics can have..... I don't think this is the case. Kronwall would have been told by the Wings' medical staff that he couldn't play. Does the medical staff really care about the Olympics? If Kronwall was told he wasn't going to play by Babcock or Holland, do you think they care more about team Sweden or the Detroit Red Wings? Kronwall is more hurt then they want to let on to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Cub 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 At this point I'd rather see them both stay out until after the Olympics. Let Franzen play and work off the rust playing for his country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMatt89 63 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 I think it's great Franzen may play in the olympics...It gives him 2 weeks of top notch competitive hockey. Better than not playing for 2 weeks.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 I really wish Holmstrom, Kronwall and Franzen(even as a reserve) all should withdraw from team Sweden - they could all REALLY use the rest and they're participation is going to hurt the Wings chances this year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 I really wish Holmstrom, Kronwall and Franzen(even as a reserve) all should withdraw from team Sweden - they could all REALLY use the rest and they're participation is going to hurt the Wings chances this year... Franzen and Kronwall have been resting for much of the season. What they need is to play games to get up to speed. If Franzen plays the Olympics it could very well help the Wings, since by the time the NHL picks back up he will have shaken atleast some of the rust off, instead of it taking 5-10 games after the break for him to get going at which point the Wings could already be out of the running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Franzen and Kronwall have been resting for much of the season. What they need is to play games to get up to speed. If Franzen plays the Olympics it could very well help the Wings, since by the time the NHL picks back up he will have shaken atleast some of the rust off, instead of it taking 5-10 games after the break for him to get going at which point the Wings could already be out of the running. i actually agree with Franzen. he needs to games to get back into game shape and speed Not sure about Kronwall, since his injury is a ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 This situation with Kronwall is very distressing. I hope it's just the Wings being extra cautious (which makes sense since he's already re-aggravated it once). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 This Kronwall injury is worse than they are letting on. Unfortunately, I tend to agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 This injury bulls*** has been going on all year. Yup Yeah its really getting old now. I also don't like the team Sweden situation. Ageed This Kronwall injury is worse than they are letting on. Oh yeah, no doubt ^^^^ What he said Unfortunately, I tend to agree. NFM25 seal of approval Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 I still blame the team doctors for everything. We need to hire away doctors of other teams in the offseason, preferably teams that don't ever get hit with injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Keep Kronner and Homer out. I'd say play Franzen, but with our luck he'd just get hurt. Keep them all out, they dont owe Sweden anything. I know for Europeans the Olympics is huge, but seriously, this injury stuff is just ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 If these players want to play in the Olympics so badly, they'd find a way to stay healthy. Kronwall has himself to blame for trying to make that hit on Staal in the OT. That was s***ty timing for it, and he got hurt in the process. Careless play that resulted in an injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMatt89 63 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 If these players want to play in the Olympics so badly, they'd find a way to stay healthy. Kronwall has himself to blame for trying to make that hit on Staal in the OT. That was s***ty timing for it, and he got hurt in the process. Careless play that resulted in an injury. You can't fault a guy for trying to make plays. Its not like anyone else is stepping up.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 You can't fault a guy for trying to make plays. Its not like anyone else is stepping up.. That was the wrong time to go for a big hit while 4 on 4. I'm just saying that he got injured in a careless situation for which he was to blame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
