matthewdanna 143 Report post Posted October 16, 2014 Any news on his progress? I can't see to find any and I didn't hear anything mentioned during last night's game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted October 16, 2014 Just seen something on bleacher report that he's expected to be out through the weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonSin 192 Report post Posted October 17, 2014 He's out for the weekend. They're saying he can be back sometime next week. It's been about a month since he got injured. He's been skating and shooting the puck but no contact yet. He should be back soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbowhistle86 155 Report post Posted October 17, 2014 Well crap....attending my first game at the Joe tomorrow and was hoping to see him come back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted October 18, 2014 Well crap....attending my first game at the Joe tomorrow and was hoping to see him come back. I know because seeing the magic in person is so much better than tv. Went to the home opener and missed seeing him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbowhistle86 155 Report post Posted October 18, 2014 Funny story....if you want a Datsyuk update, we just saw him in a black Mercedes SUV at a stoplight outside The Joe! His shoulder is apparently fine, as he was able to wave back. 1 Wings_Toledo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Datsyuk skating on line with Zetterberg and Abdelkader, a good sign - Ansar Khan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,485 Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Datsyuk skating on line with Zetterberg and Abdelkader, a good sign - Ansar Khan Oh god. This again? Why break up our best line? Put tats and (insert 4th liner) on dats wings and leave z mule and goose alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted October 20, 2014 I agree E_T. But it looks like Franzen isn't ready to go. He wasn't at practice today. Also looks like Weiss will be back to a healthy scratch once again. Lines at practice today were Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Abdelkader Nyquist - Sheahan - Tatar Nestrasil - Helm - Jurco Miller - Glendening - Anderson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,485 Report post Posted October 20, 2014 I agree E_T. But it looks like Franzen isn't ready to go. He wasn't at practice today. Also looks like Weiss will be back to a healthy scratch once again. Lines at practice today were Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Abdelkader Nyquist - Sheahan - Tatar Nestrasil - Helm - Jurco Miller - Glendening - Anderson God forbid nostril gets scratched. He really hasn't impressed me much, give Weiss a few games to get going 1 PavelValerievichDatsyuk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted October 20, 2014 I don't mind those lines but if you're going to break up the kid line by taking Jurco off and inserting Nyquist, why not send Jurco down to the minors and put Weiss in the lineup... I'd rather Helm - Weiss - Nestrasil to be honest. This coming from the biggest Jurco fan there is. He needs more time in GR in my opinion... Yeah, or scratch Nestrasil but I think sooner or later (once everyone is healthy) one of Nestrasil or Jurco will have to be sent down, and I'd prefer it be Jurco. Also, power-play units are: Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Helm Kronwall - Nyquist Nestrasil - Sheahan - Jurco DeKeyser - Tatar 2 e_prime and DatsyukianDekes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted October 20, 2014 God forbid nostril gets scratched. He really hasn't impressed me much, give Weiss a few games to get going Nestrasil is doing a lot of things right. He's heavy on the puck, making nice plays defensively, and he's had some good looks offensively but hasn't gotten anything to go in. If I'm the coach I'm icing the team that has the best chance of getting me wins, not playing a guy to "get him going". 1 amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Praying Mantha Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Nestrasil is doing a lot of things right. He's heavy on the puck, making nice plays defensively, and he's had some good looks offensively but hasn't gotten anything to go in. If I'm the coach I'm icing the team that has the best chance of getting me wins, not playing a guy to "get him going". Good point. Nesty needs to get stronger in his own end (see Getzlaf abusing him on GWG), but his forecheck has been a lot more impressive than I thought it would be. He needs 10 more lbs of muscle and a few years experience, and he'll be a good 3rd line NHLer. 1 frankgrimes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted October 20, 2014 dat's sick - I agree that Nestrasil has looked good, but I think that is mostly relative to what we all expected from him. He came out of nowhere at the end of last season and made his way onto the roster this season, in my opinion, only because he would have to go through waivers. He has been strong on the puck and very poised for a relatively young player, but I still think Weiss is the much better option. It will take him a few games to get the pace back in his game, but that's why Babcock is bringing him along slowly. He played 8:03 in his first game back, maybe next game he plays a little better and plays 10 minutes, and then 12, and so on until he's up around 18-20 minutes a night. Weiss will get his game back and he will contribute, so why not get him in going sooner rather than later? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Good point. Nesty needs to get stronger in his own end (see Getzlaf abusing him on GWG), but his forecheck has been a lot more impressive than I thought it would be. He needs 10 more lbs of muscle and a few years experience, and he'll be a good 3rd line NHLer.He just dropped 20lbs this summer because he was slow.He doesn't need to gain weight, his speed is one of his assets now, it wasn't before. He just needs to learn to use his big frame for leverage, which will come with the experience he needs. 1 Internet.Unknown reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Praying Mantha Report post Posted October 20, 2014 He just dropped 20lbs this summer because he was slow. He doesn't need to gain weight, his speed is one of his assets now, it wasn't before. He just needs to learn to use his big frame for leverage, which will come with the experience he needs. He dropped 20 lbs of fat. Datsyuk at 175 = not as good as Datsyuk at 196. He's worked his ass off in the gym to become the leagues premier 2-way guy. Nesty needs some more muscle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935 Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Nestrasil is doing a lot of things right. He's heavy on the puck, making nice plays defensively, and he's had some good looks offensively but hasn't gotten anything to go in. If I'm the coach I'm icing the team that has the best chance of getting me wins, not playing a guy to "get him going". Ah, but if Weiss is a legitimate option for #2 center by January, you'll be able to ice a better team then. Also, Nestrasil is not really a factor out there currently - he still developing. Playing him now is also serving to "get him going." I thought they were going to try Helm on Datsyuk's wing. If Franzen isn't good to go, why not this: Z-D-Helm Tats-Sheahan-Jurco Abby-Weiss-Nyquist Miller-Glen-Andy You could switch Nyquist and Jurco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted October 20, 2014 He dropped 20 lbs of fat. Datsyuk at 175 = not as good as Datsyuk at 196. He's worked his ass off in the gym to become the leagues premier 2-way guy. Nesty needs some more muscle. Okay? Are you implying nestrasil hasn't worked his ass of, or that if he adds ten pounds of muscle it'll make him a premier two way guy? Your comment kind of seemed to come from left field. Ha. The extra ten pounds of muscle will come as he fills out more with age, putting on that much muscle while keeping your speed is hard to do, its going to take time. I'm not saying I don't want him to add muscle, I do. But if he just puts on ten pounds of random muscle and its not in the right spot it'll just make him slower. I also don't really see where you're coming from wanting him to gain more weight. He's strong as hell on the puck, really good along the walls holding onto it, and hes not getting knocked off the puck very easily, he actually excels in these these things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,485 Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Good point. Nesty needs to get stronger in his own end (see Getzlaf abusing him on GWG), but his forecheck has been a lot more impressive than I thought it would be. He needs 10 more lbs of muscle and a few years experience, and he'll be a good 3rd line NHLer. I'd rather play a guy a couple weeks that we know was a consistent point producer before being injured than a project that may or may not pan out in a couple years. 2 krsmith17 and Wheelchairsuperhero reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted October 20, 2014 If its simply because Ryan getzlaf out muscledd him than there's alottttt of players who need to add weight. He's a rookie. He's gonna make mistakes, hell learn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Praying Mantha Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Okay? Are you implying nestrasil hasn't worked his ass of, or that if he adds ten pounds of muscle it'll make him a premier two way guy? Your comment kind of seemed to come from left field. Ha. The extra ten pounds of muscle will come as he fills out more with age, putting on that much muscle while keeping your speed is hard to do, its going to take time. I'm not saying I don't want him to add muscle, I do. But if he just puts on ten pounds of random muscle and its not in the right spot it'll just make him slower. I also don't really see where you're coming from wanting him to gain more weight. He's strong as hell on the puck, really good along the walls holding onto it, and hes not getting knocked off the puck very easily, he actually excels in these these things. We are speaking the same language. I love Nesty and see him as a Joakim Andersson with hands type guy, outside of the circle. But I want him to become a Toma's Jurco type guy. Jurco plays with a fire thats fun to watch. And he's filling out his frame more every year. A couple 6'3", 210 lb. wingers on the sides of Larkin would be pretty tasty, I think. Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Mantha Nyquist-Sheahan-Tatar Nestrasil-Larkin-Jurco Abdelkader-Helm-Franzen Glendening/Pulkinnen Weiss, Miller, Cleary, and Andersson for whatever we can get back. Gotta dump the garbage just like Imperial Cruisers do before they make the jump to light speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted October 20, 2014 We are speaking the same language. I love Nesty and see him as a Joakim Andersson with hands type guy, outside of the circle. But I want him to become a Toma's Jurco type guy. Jurco plays with a fire thats fun to watch. And he's filling out his frame more every year. A couple 6'3", 210 lb. wingers on the sides of Larkin would be pretty tasty, I think. Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Mantha Nyquist-Sheahan-Tatar Nestrasil-Larkin-Jurco Abdelkader-Helm-Franzen Glendening/Pulkinnen Weiss, Miller, Cleary, and Andersson for whatever we can get back. Gotta dump the garbage just like Imperial Cruisers do before they make the jump to light speed. Word up.Ha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Praying Mantha Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Just realized I've gone off topic quite a bit here. Sorry to the original thread maker. Datsyuk is awesome. And I think we strongly need to consider why the team's response, as a whole, wasn't a lot more violent when numb nuts hit him so aggressively in the frocking preseason. If Ericsson is going to be a passive defender who plays reactionary hockey, can't we at least get him to fight and stick up for our stars? Guys that hit Z and Pavs need to pay, regardless of how clean their hits are. Word up. Ha :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted October 21, 2014 Datsyuk is skating again today at the Bell Centre. Same line combinations as yesterday's practice. Will have a better idea if he will play tonight, after practice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Praying Mantha Report post Posted October 21, 2014 Datsyuk is skating again today at the Bell Centre. Same line combinations as yesterday's practice. Will have a better idea if he will play tonight, after practice. Cool. I want to see #13. He's awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
