puckbags 863 Report post Posted February 3, 2012 Seems simple to me : 1. Conklin sucks = Jimmy heals faster 2. Conklin plays well = Jimmy heals slower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobbles 252 Report post Posted February 3, 2012 i am optimistic that this will end up being a positive in the long run. conklin can get at least a couple games and then the team will have a much better idea what they have in him and if they need to make a move and/or give macdonald some games to evaluate his abilities. with how much howard has played it won't exactly be the worst thing for him either especially after having to play the all star game when most of the team was off. obviously if the injury lingers or grows into something more, thats all out the window. but as far as injuries go, this might actually be a good thing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted February 3, 2012 Two games against Edmonton and Phoenix isn't too big of a hit. At least they're not division rivals and good news is that Jimmy gets some time to rest as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff6851 168 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 Missing two games and being reevaluated. Very good chance after that we'll know how long he's really missing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cprice12 117 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 Two games and reevaluated doesn't mean he'll only miss two games. It means after he misses two games, they'll look and see how it's doing and see how much more time he'll miss. You'd think with any kind of break, he'd be out at least a couple weeks. Bones don't heal in a few days. Probably a blessing in disguise for you guys though. Bobcock was going to run him into the ground. He was on pace to play more games than he had ever played before. No telling how his body would react to that at the end of the season. But he's young...might not have effected him that much, but you never know...and then if a deep playoff run is the goal...that's a LOT of games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 God speed, Jimmay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 and then if a deep playoff run is the goal...that's a LOT of games. No ifs round these parts. Have to agree with the rest of your post though. Babs was good and ready to just play Jimmy until something like this happened or perhaps worse. He played the entire 3rd, OT, and SO periods with this break and seemed fine. Again to the Doctors of the thread, severity of the break and location is all important really to the timetable aspect. Or even still, how much Conks blows, here is hoping to him stepping it up like its 2008-09. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) EDMONTON, Alberta – Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard doesn't anticipate being idled long by the broken right index finger he sustained in Thursday's 4-3 shootout victory in Vancouver. “I’ve played with broken fingers before, so I’ll have to fool around with my sticks and cut some notches out of them,'' Howard said. Doesn't sound like "weeks" to me but maybe I am reading it wrong lol Edited February 4, 2012 by HankthaTank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cprice12 117 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 Doesn't sound like "weeks" to me but maybe I am reading it wrong lol It all depends on how bad it is broke. If he is saying that, I'm guessing it's a hairline fracture...not serious. Good...I hope he only misses 2 games and plays 70+ games this year and wears down in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 damn ... now the whole league knows and when Jimmy gets back in net, guess where everyone will be shooting and aiming for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 It all depends on how bad it is broke. If he is saying that, I'm guessing it's a hairline fracture...not serious. Good...I hope he only misses 2 games and plays 70+ games this year and wears down in the playoffs. We'll keep you posted after your first round exit 5 Hockeymom1960, GoWings1905, hooon and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cprice12 117 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 We'll keep you posted after your first round exit Nah, we won't be losing to the 8th seed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hatchet Barry 71 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 Nah, we won't be losing to the 8th seed. No....You'll just be losing to the 5th seeded Hawks. 8 Jeff6851, Greatness=PavelDatsyuk, Namingway and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 damn ... now the whole league knows and when Jimmy gets back in net, guess where everyone will be shooting and aiming for. ..the net? 2 55fan and SaCkaveli20 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MulesWillFly93 199 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 OH GOD, NOOOO, WHY, WHYYYY?!?! Ahem, sorry, I know Howard's only going to be gone 2 games, but I just thought I'd make it clear how much I appreciate the way he's played this year. :shrugs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetterling 16 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 Nah, we won't be losing to the 8th seed. I'm just delighted by the Chicago-San Jose first round matchup if the playoffs started today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 only out 2 games for a broken finger? must not be that bad. get better asap howie we need ya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 Nah, we won't be losing to the 8th seed. Couldn't have said it better myself seeing how you won't be the 1 there friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 SO there is new conflicting news from the twitter verse. First Howard is practicing already. However there is, according to him, No way I miss less than 2 weeks and as much as 4-6. Pain is the issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard will miss more than two games, but not certain of timeline Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard acknowledged today that he will miss more than two games because of his broken right index finger.But he really isn't sure how long he'll be out. He tossed out two weeks as an estimate, but is confident he'll return before the four-to-six weeks doctors in Vancouver told him it would take for the finger to heal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 I was going to say he must be the worlds fastest healer if hes only out 2 games with a broken finger. hes out at least a month 1 Red Wings Addict reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,914 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 Two games and reevaluated doesn't mean he'll only miss two games. It means after he misses two games, they'll look and see how it's doing and see how much more time he'll miss. You'd think with any kind of break, he'd be out at least a couple weeks. Bones don't heal in a few days. Probably a blessing in disguise for you guys though. Bobcock was going to run him into the ground. He was on pace to play more games than he had ever played before. No telling how his body would react to that at the end of the season. But he's young...might not have effected him that much, but you never know...and then if a deep playoff run is the goal...that's a LOT of games. What do you care? You spout off in your forum about how you want someone to run Howard and take him out, then you come in here and talk all diplomatic? Spare us! You just want Jimmy to play a lot less so your guy doesn't lose the Vezina to him and you will again have lost to the Red Wings in some way shape or form... Howard will not be tired come playoffs. This guy is the real deal, not just a one year wonder like Elliot. Great goalies play most games, not just 30 a year... When was the last time Brodeur played on 30 games in his prime? Thank you...have a nice day. Nah, we won't be losing to the 8th seed. If for some reason that 8th seed was Detroit...you would. Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard will miss more than two games, but not certain of timeline Paging Dr. Holland, Dr. Holland, you have a phone call from Long Island... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff6851 168 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 I'm hearing 4-6 weeks. 2 games was really optimistic but 4-6 weeks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeonardSankar 434 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 I'm hearing 4-6 weeks. 2 games was really optimistic but 4-6 weeks? Well if thats the case then so much for home ice throughout the playoffs as Conklin sucks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim.D 176 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 The doctors said 4-6 weeks. He hopes to return before that. I'm going to say 2-3 weeks. Back by Chicago game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites