amato 3,210 Report post Posted May 25, 2013 i know when he got hurt they said he'd be out until training camp or something and he was done for playoffs for us but, any chance he could be back next round or if we make the final? I heard he had gotten his cast off and has been skating. Just wondering if anyone heard anything more than that/what your thoughts are...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted May 25, 2013 i know when he got hurt they said he'd be out until training camp or something and he was done for playoffs for us but, any chance he could be back next round or if we make the final? I heard he had gotten his cast off and has been skating. Just wondering if anyone heard anything more than that/what your thoughts are...? His return date is unknown. The injury is healing faster than expected, but that is all. I'm not sure whom he'd replace anyway. Everyone is playing well right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted May 25, 2013 His return date is unknown. The injury is healing faster than expected, but that is all. I'm not sure whom he'd replace anyway. Everyone is playing well right now. well that's as good of news as any i suppose. but yes, i agree everyone is playing great. it's just nice to have more options en route to the cup.. esp. shut down dmen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted May 26, 2013 I wouldn't risk his health for this year run. Doubt he would be a major improvement right now coming in with not to much experience and coming from an injury that said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted May 26, 2013 His return date is unknown. The injury is healing faster than expected, but that is all. I'm not sure whom he'd replace anyway. Everyone is playing well right now. Huh? How about Brendan Smith? 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BleedRed&White25 36 Report post Posted May 26, 2013 Huh? How about Brendan Smith? I was going to post the same thing, but saw that you beat me to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted May 26, 2013 I was going to post the same thing, but saw that you beat me to it Yes, but do you not realize that when Smith messes up he answers back with a goal or an assist? lol Now if he would just do he later with out the first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted May 26, 2013 yea everyone is playing pretty good but DD has been great as shutting down opposing teams' forecheck.. something that we'd need to do if we ended up facing the pens in the final. obviously i'd only want him in if his hand were 100% ready for full contact but if it were, i think he'd help out greatly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted May 26, 2013 Helm and DeKeyser = next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935 Report post Posted May 26, 2013 On CBC they talked to Holland about him being available if we made it to the finals. Holland mentioned that he's able to handle the puck in practice, but really just shrugged the question off, saying that they'd like to be in a place where they'll have to think about that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted May 26, 2013 I wouldn't risk his health for this year run. Doubt he would be a major improvement right now coming in with not to much experience and coming from an injury that said. Risk his injured thumb? I'm not sure there's much risk. We're not talking about a back issue. The sooner he can get back the better. He can upgrade the defense if he comes back. Would be great to be in the finals and have him as the option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted May 26, 2013 I just saw somewhere on Twitter that DeKeyser got the cast off, is skating, and can handle the puck and take wristers but not slappers. He thinks he'd be available if they make the Final. He's their #2 or 3 defenseman, no way they'd leave him out if he's ready to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted May 26, 2013 Yes, but do you not realize that when Smith messes up he answers back with a goal or an assist? lol Now if he would just do he later with out the first. The kid is like a yo-yo, and that gets him a lot of slack from bipolar fans. He screws up and looks generally bad, and then next shift he makes a beautiful pass or uses enough pressure to get some offense going or slaps one home. He's going to be good, he just needs to learn to settle the heck down. 3 Hockeymom1960, Vladifan and Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted May 27, 2013 The kid is like a yo-yo, and that gets him a lot of slack from bipolar fans. He screws up and looks generally bad, and then next shift he makes a beautiful pass or uses enough pressure to get some offense going or slaps one home. He's going to be good, he just needs to learn to settle the heck down. Agreed. Ericsson needs to settle down now too. He's looked marginal the last 2. We need a big game out of 19 players tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted May 28, 2013 Speaking of smith mistakes, we're down 3-2 now.. Hope he has a couple of those yo-yo goals/assists coming up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermind 363 Report post Posted May 28, 2013 I'd put him in if there's no risk of further damage to this thumb. Then again, Smith's defensive play is further damage in itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted May 28, 2013 Helm and DeKeyser = next year. Without Helm and DeKeyser, game 7 = lose. This team seemingly has run out of magic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) Speaking of smith mistakes, we're down 3-2 now.. Hope he has a couple of those yo-yo goals/assists coming up Edited May 28, 2013 by Johnz96 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted May 28, 2013 Without Helm and DeKeyser, game 7 = lose. We'll see about that, won't we? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted May 28, 2013 We'll see about that, won't we? The NHL wanted 7 games of revenue, and they're getting it. Let's hope they actually let the winning team earn their win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
