Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 Some news and notes from the Wings' twitter feed. Nyquist is called up from GR, and it seems that now Zetterberg is missing from practice. Hopefully Z only has the day off. Also, Jimmy and Nick skated prior to the practice. https://twitter.com/#!/DetroitRedWings/status/177785366852534272 The Red Wings have recalled Gustav Nyquist from @GriffinsHockey of the American Hockey League. https://twitter.com/#!/DetroitRedWings/status/177787664743931907 Thursday's practice is underway at JLA. Datsyuk and Ericsson are both skating. Bertuzzi, Kindl and Zetterberg are absent. https://twitter.com/#!/DetroitRedWings/status/177788320250736640 Nick Lidstrom (ankle) and Jimmy Howard (lower body) skated prior to the team's practice this morning. And finally from Ansar Khan... https://twitter.com/#!/AnsarKhanMLive/status/177788935911636993 Wings practicing with these lines: 51-13-26, 20-43-93, 11-8-39, 96-48; 55-23, 27-18, 2-37, 52; 31-36 *Update* The Red Wings have now recalled Joakim Andersson from GR, as Abdelkader is a game time decision with the flu. Official Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings have recalled Joakim Andersson from @griffinshockey of the American Hockey League. Ansar Khan Ken Holland said Abdelkader has flu and is gametime decision. Andersson recalled just in case 2 DatsyukianDangles122 and Ram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 man-o-man do we need these next 2 games. at least the nashville one. we cant give up anymore points in the division. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hatchet Barry 71 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 I can't wait to see a healthy line up taking the ice. I just hope we are still in contention for the division by then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 Ok. Sounds like Z was simply given a day off from practice, per Dana Wakiji. Lidstrom, Bertuzzi, and Datsyuk still expected to be out. Interestingly enough, he didn't say if Howard was in or out... #RedWings Babcock on Fri's game: No Nick. No Pav. No Bert. Z's in. No E obviously. No Kindl. Lots of names. It's Nyquist for Conner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings_fanatic 677 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 The way Mlive makes it sound, Pavel, Nick and Bert should be ready to go Tuesday in LA for the West Coast trip. Nice to hear only 2 more games to go hopefully we can win one of two at least. Go Wings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyquistfan14 489 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 Nyquist better be playing on the second line, cause we could sure use his scoring ability right now 3 DatsyukianDangles122, wings1110 and Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick D 340 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 I'm going to the Griffins game in Houston on Saturday. There wont be anyone good left for me to see at this rate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 I'm going to the Griffins game in Houston on Saturday. There wont be anyone good left for me to see at this rate. I know, right? I'll be at the games in SA in 2 weeks, the only guy left will be Conks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 1 hooon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyquistfan14 489 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 Just saw on Mlive that Nyquist will be playing with Abdelkader and Cleary on friday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jroc86 90 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 Just saw on Mlive that Nyquist will be playing with Abdelkader and Cleary on friday Id prefer to see him in the top 6 (Franzen, Helm, Nyquist?) - but at least he should get decent ice time with this line. I hope he gets a fair shake to play his game. Pav and Z had to get their start somewhere - I think hes shown hes ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick D 340 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 I know, right? I'll be at the games in SA in 2 weeks, the only guy left will be Conks. I said anyone good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 Just saw on Mlive that Nyquist will be playing with Abdelkader and Cleary on friday Good, more young talented legs to pull around Rosebud... I mean Cleary. Hopefully he'll see some powerplay time and plenty of ice. Nyquist can't be worse than Jiri 'Another SH Breakaway?!' Hudler on the PP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 Id prefer to see him in the top 6 (Franzen, Helm, Nyquist?) - but at least he should get decent ice time with this line. I hope he gets a fair shake to play his game. Pav and Z had to get their start somewhere - I think hes shown hes ready. The last two games the 2nd and 3rd lines are had similar ice time numbers. Further, it will probably be good for Nyquist to play with Abby in case the game gets rough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 1331223584[/url]' post='2268252']Some news and notes from the Wings' twitter feed. Nyquist is called up from GR, and it seems that now Zetterberg is missing from practice. Hopefully Z only has the day off. Also, Jimmy and Nick skated prior to the practice. https://twitter.com/...785366852534272 https://twitter.com/...787664743931907 https://twitter.com/...788320250736640 And finally from Ansar Khan... https://twitter.com/...788935911636993 Then we lucked out because we saw him last night here in Texas, playing the Austin Stars. he didn't score but he looked great. Great speed, hustle and commitment. 1331233169[/url]' post='2268273']I'm going to the Griffins game in Houston on Saturday. There wont be anyone good left for me to see at this rate. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 Id prefer to see him in the top 6 (Franzen, Helm, Nyquist?) - but at least he should get decent ice time with this line. I hope he gets a fair shake to play his game. Pav and Z had to get their start somewhere - I think hes shown hes ready. With how beat up the wings are that line will probably end up playing pretty good minutes. Babcock usually plays rookies a little less in their first games while they adapt. Good chance for Nyquist to show if hes good enough to play in the playoffs for this team or not. He does man the point on the PP with the griffins quite a bit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 1331233169[/url]' post='2268273']I'm going to the Griffins game in Houston on Saturday. There wont be anyone good left for me to see at this rate. Yeah you will. Conner's back down. Then there's Brunnstrom, Tatar, Ferraro, Pare, etc. It was great fun watching all of them. They came alive in the 3rd (sound familiar?) and scored four goals to tie it. Conklin was in net and did well until the OT. THAT one was on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChelisChick 174 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 I'm taking my Bertuzzi bobblehead with me to Nashville on the off-chance that he might at least make the trip. Oh well..... 1 hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brennan17 64 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 hopefully he can get some power play time. We need all the help we can get in that department. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 it would def be fun to see nyquist play with z and flip 2 asoras and Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,343 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 About time.. give the guy top 6 minutes and I think we will be fine until Pav gets back. 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 The new Swedish Five. Franzen-Zetterberg-Nyquist Lidstrom / Kronwall / Ericsson I wonder how they would do against the old Swedish five. Holmstrom-Zetterberg-Samuelsson LIdstrom-Lilja 2 Z Winged Dangler and Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 Now the Wings have called up Joakim Andersson from GR. https://twitter.com/#!/DetroitRedWings/status/178130326135119873 The Red Wings have recalled Joakim Andersson from @griffinshockey of the American Hockey League. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 The Detroit Griffins are ready to play... Oh wait, aren't the Griffins basically terrible? Ruh-roh. Jk btw no need to flip out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 Sadly, this kind of tsunami of injuries seems to be a yearly event for us. I remember a few years ago when Matt updated the Lets Go Wings logo to include a band-air over the word Wings, and Griffins inserted in. At this rate, he'll have to break that out again. Fortunately, it seems we're only a few games away from Lidstrom and Datsyuk returning, so with any luck this will be the last of the rash of injuries. *update* Per Ansar Khan, it's Abdelkader that might be out tonight, with the flu. Andersson brought up just as a precaution. https://twitter.com/#!/AnsarKhanMLive/status/178142377947566081 Ken Holland said Abdelkader has flu and is gametime decision. Andersson recalled just in case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites