puckbags 863 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Some early morning stuff from Ansar Khan Ansar Khan's Twitter Wings skating with these lines: 51-40-26/15, 93-13-44/43, 20-8-11/41, 14-48-96/39; 5-52, 55-23, 27-18, 4; 35, 29. 15, 43, 41, 39, 4 r extras Helm skating, lots of extras, if any Nashville people are watching practice they aren't getting too much of an idea what lines we will be using. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Not only is Helm skating, he's skating without the grey "no-contact" jersey. Though, per Helene St. James, he's still likely out for game 1. https://twitter.com/#!/freepwings/status/189748572651139072 Darren Helm: Not wearing grey today. Wearing red. So will sub in with red group, but cleared for contact drills. https://twitter.com/#!/freepwings/status/189751491567943682 Darren Helm and Riley Sheahan are odd ducks in red group, indicating that at least as of today, neither in lineup for Game 1 1 hooon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pvilleguru 65 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 What's the chances that helm plays game 2? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidstromIsASuperhero 29 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Can sheahan even play?i thoughthe was ineligible since he was signed so late in the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 What's the chances that helm plays game 2? Seems to be on target for a game 2 return, from all that I've seen. Ansar Khan indicated that Babcock hadn't ruled out a game 1 return from Helm, but with all the talk about game 2, I think it would be best to stick to that plan. Helm, out since March 17 with a sprained left medial collateral ligament, skated Monday in a gray non-contact jersey.Coach Mike Babcock did not rule him out for Game 1, but Helm said it's more realistic that he'll be back for Game 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 WANT HELM BACK FOR TOMORROW 1 hooon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Can sheahan even play?i thoughthe was ineligible since he was signed so late in the season. I didn't think he was eligible, but I'm thinking since he was a draft pick of ours, it may be allowed. I don't think we have him signed to any type of contract prior to his ATO with the Griffs last month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 To further the "won't rule out game 1 return" line... https://twitter.com/#!/DetroitRedWings/status/189770773710389249 Babcock on Helm: 'All he has to do is tell me he's playing and he'll be in there.' 2 hooon and WizardOfOz30 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff6851 168 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 A completely healthy Wings team with everyone giving 100% can cruise through this series. Just need the Preds to cooperate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 To further the "won't rule out game 1 return" line... https://twitter.com/#!/DetroitRedWings/status/189770773710389249 If this is the case I think helm will play - can't see helm holding himself out of such a huge game if he can practice with the team with full contact. we need helm badly especially on killing those preds power plays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 If this is the case I think helm will play - can't see helm holding himself out of such a huge game if he can practice with the team with full contact. we need helm badly especially on killing those preds power plays. There's a big difference between practicing with teammates in full contact drills (when you know they aren't going to go completely 100% at anyone, regardless of how healthy/injured they are), and playing in a playoff game against an opponent that KNOWS he's fresh off an MCL strain. Any opponent in the playoffs would be gunning for Helm, doing what they can to knock him out of the series. (Think Pronger going after Stevie in '02). That said, there is some buzz that Helm could be back for game 1... http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2012/04/red_wings_darren_helm_says_the.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 The addition of Helm improves the overall team depth and team defense immensely. I'd love to see Nyquist get some time on his wing, their speed would cause some trouble for the Preds. Hope he's back for game 1, but either way I'm glad his progress is on track and really looking forward to seeing him play again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 If this is the case I think helm will play - can't see helm holding himself out of such a huge game if he can practice with the team with full contact. we need helm badly especially on killing those preds power plays. Is he better than 50%? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 If Radulov is aloud to play then I don't see why Sheahan wouldn't be able 2. 1 lookalive07 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 There's a big difference between practicing with teammates in full contact drills (when you know they aren't going to go completely 100% at anyone, regardless of how healthy/injured they are), and playing in a playoff game against an opponent that KNOWS he's fresh off an MCL strain. Any opponent in the playoffs would be gunning for Helm, doing what they can to knock him out of the series. (Think Pronger going after Stevie in '02). That said, there is some buzz that Helm could be back for game 1... http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2012/04/red_wings_darren_helm_says_the.html well considering babs stated that if he had it his way helm would be in: i think there is pressure on helm to be in for game 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 I wonder if Helm is feeling the pressure to get back quicker after cleary's "Im only 50%" statement. I really cant see why cleary would say that in public right now.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Sure would be nice seeing Helm for game 1, fingers crossed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) If Radulov is aloud to play then I don't see why Sheahan wouldn't be able 2. Different situation. However, after talking with a friend that knows the inner-workings of the CBA, Shaehan is playoff eligible because Detroit owned his rights since the draft, he was not a free agent. It's irrelevant his contract was signed after the trade deadline. Here it is from the horse's mouth: That's correct that Sheahan would be eligible for the playoffs. We've owned his rights since we drafted him and he hasn't played in a foreign league. The playoff ineligibility thing comes from preventing some primadonna free agent from sitting out until April of each year and waiting to sign a big contract with whatever team he thinks has the best chance of winning the cup. It also ends up kind of hurting guys like Turco who was simply signed as an emergency guy by the Bruins, but the difference is in the UFA status. Edited April 10, 2012 by rrasco 1 Din758 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Something tells me he'll be in for Game 1. Ahhh it'd be such a boost for us. Here's hoping! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 So i was driving home when danger zone came onto the radio. Its a sign ladies and gentlemen... helmer's return is near! 1 HockeyCrazy3033 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 So i was driving home when danger zone came onto the radio. Its a sign ladies and gentlemen... helmer's return is near! Lmao. YES! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) From freep article: Radulov, who returned from Russia last month after bolting from the Predators in 2008, did not skate on Monday. Neither did defenseman Hal Gill and forward Brandon Yip. Coach Barry Trotz said the three players had a “maintenance” day, but he expected the trio to return to practice on Tuesday. http://www.freep.com/article/20120410/SPORTS05/120410045/1053/sports05?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FreepDetroitRedWings+%28freep.com+|+Detroit+Red+Wings%29 Edited April 10, 2012 by Din758 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted April 11, 2012 Per TSN's Bob McKenzie... The need to know from NSH-DET tonight: Hal Gill a gametime decision for NSH, sounds like DET's Darren Helm will play 1 Esquire reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted April 11, 2012 YESSSS HELMER!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted April 11, 2012 And Ansar Khan... Helm skating on line with Cleary and Miller. A good sign Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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