KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted May 30, 2013 Did anyone hear anything indicating Datsyuk injured or something. Doesn't seem himself the past two games, seems like his speed slowed down and that he was taking shorter shifts then usual. Anyone else realized that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyquistfan14 489 Report post Posted May 30, 2013 Did anyone hear anything indicating Datsyuk injured or something. Doesn't seem himself the past two games, seems like his speed slowed down and that he was taking shorter shifts then usual. Anyone else realized that? I'm sure he was. But he won't admit or say anything cause he's not one to make excuses! I love Pav and I blame him for nothing no matter what! He is our franchise 1 Kira reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted May 30, 2013 I'm sure if he was it will come out in the day to come Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted May 30, 2013 It would be a lot quicker to identify the players that are not injured this time of year. Pretty unusual for any players to be completely healthy...especially the deeper you go in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted May 30, 2013 Did anyone hear anything indicating Datsyuk injured or something. Doesn't seem himself the past two games, seems like his speed slowed down and that he was taking shorter shifts then usual. Anyone else realized that? No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted May 30, 2013 Yeah, he didn't have a great series. I wouldn't be surprised if he was hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhah 195 Report post Posted May 30, 2013 I was thinking that once Q got the home matchup and even on away he was better at getting Toews away from Z and matched up on Dats. Z was working hard and not much offense when that was his job earlier in series, I am guessing same thing happened to Dats when he had to cover Toews more (and in turn had Toews on him, who is actually a good defensive player considering he is a Selke finalist too). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted May 30, 2013 It wouldn't surprise me, but if he was, it also doesn't surprise me that he didn't say a word about it. It's in his nature to just play as long as he can and not complain. He's got the whole summer to recuperate. He's got nothing to be ashamed of, that's for sure. 1 Yzerfan1999 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted May 30, 2013 It's safe to assume. Everyone is banged up at this point. I am proud of what this team achieved overall but you need your best players when you're taking on the number one seed. With only a goal and an assist in 7 games I'm guessing Dats would be the first one to say he wasn't great against Chicago. 1 LidsFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYC Wings Fanatic 23 Report post Posted May 30, 2013 Did anyone hear anything indicating Datsyuk injured or something. Doesn't seem himself the past two games, seems like his speed slowed down and that he was taking shorter shifts then usual. Anyone else realized that? I also thought that he looked like he was laboring to contribute. His typical magic emerged every so often, but not nearly at the same rate that it had earlier against the Ducks, or at the end of the season. It seemed like the mind was willing, but the body wasn't producing the way it always had. I would bet that he was injured in some way, but refused to show it or confirm it in any way as to give the Hawks any added ammunition. He is truly the consumate professional. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 30, 2013 He looked like he wasn't right the last two games but it's also worth noting that Z and Dats expended a huge amount of energy shutting Kane/Toews down and were likewise the focus of Toews' defensive prowess. Don't forget that Toews and Datsyuk are both Selke candidates. Given how many big offensive threats the 'Hawks have it shouldn't be too surprising that Datsyuk and Zetterberg were a bit overburdened defensively. 2 LidsFan and dropkickshanahans reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beachwing 426 Report post Posted May 30, 2013 Wouldn't suprise me......having 3 guys all over you for 7 games can have that effect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 30, 2013 The adage that 'everyone's banged up this time of year' is certainly true but it doesn't mean everyone is equally impacted by injuries. If anything I think the biggest problem for Datsyuk was how much his wingers struggled and how terrible our defense is on the PP. Kronwall was a non-factor on the PP... It speaks volumes when your best offensive defensemen are Smith and Kindl. I don't know what was up with Kroner but he just wasn't the impact player he needed to be offensively. 1 LidsFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted May 31, 2013 He looked like he wasn't right the last two games but it's also worth noting that Z and Dats expended a huge amount of energy shutting Kane/Toews down and were likewise the focus of Toews' defensive prowess. Don't forget that Toews and Datsyuk are both Selke candidates. Given how many big offensive threats the 'Hawks have it shouldn't be too surprising that Datsyuk and Zetterberg were a bit overburdened defensively. Yeah, like I said last night, that's where I miss Draper and Helm. If your top players are being used as shut down men, they're not going to have as much gas left on the offensive side of the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted May 31, 2013 Yeah, like I said last night, that's where I miss Draper and Helm. If your top players are being used as shut down men, they're not going to have as much gas left on the offensive side of the ice. Youre right. Speed kills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) Did anyone hear anything indicating Datsyuk injured or something. Doesn't seem himself the past two games, seems like his speed slowed down and that he was taking shorter shifts then usual. Anyone else realized that? No. Even the best have bad games and wont make excuses. Let's not make excuses for the magician. Injuries are usually reported if theyre bad enough. So even if he was "injured" it wasn't enough for him to stop playing. Technically speaking Zet has had groin problems in the season but it wasn't enough to keep him out of the line up for too long. Point being, everyone has some form of soreness. But also; not everyone can have perfect games all year long. I think this should answer everyone: http://www.freep.com/article/20130530/SPORTS05/305300119/ Looks like the only ones who were playing injured were Cleary and Kronwall. Not gonna lie, they played decent with injuries. Edited May 31, 2013 by kickazz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aznknight 139 Report post Posted May 31, 2013 Toews was slso hurt...in the bum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted May 31, 2013 Yes I'm sure it HAS NOTHING to do with the fact he is getting older and slower. Its clearly only because genus hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites