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Khan(!): Mule Can Begin Workouts
by IwoCPO on 05/14/08 at 01:03 PM ET
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Good news from the Deep Digger captain,
Update from Wednesday’s morning skate: Wings general manager Ken Holland said forward Johan Franzen (concussion-like symptoms) has been given the OK to resume off-ice workouts.
“We’ve talked to Franzen’s agent and a couple of doctors. He’s been given the green light, not to do full workouts, but he can ride the bike and do some things,’’ Holland said. “Hopefully he’ll ride the bike and feel good, we’re monitoring the headaches. He’s been cleared to take a step forward.’’
Khan(!) also reports that should Detroit and Pittsburgh both take care of business in the minimum games allowed, we’re on for Tuesday.
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cuz that’s how you roll motherf**ker.
Plagiarism is a vice, Chris. It’s a frigging vice my friend. I’m not proud of it, but as you said...it’s how I roll.
Motherfu**er.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 05/14/08 at 01:20 PM ET
Thank God. I wonder if they still need to follow the “seven days after” rule on playing. If not, we could see Franzen for game one. Hope, hope.
I know this is silly, but does a five game series mean more to us than a sweep since it increases the chances of Franzen coming back for the finals? Weird theories like this and Ilitch wanting an extra revenue of game tickets are usually really stupid, but it popped into my mind while read this post.
Also, the Wall Street Journal has an interesting piece on the attendance thing.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121071414894789575.html?mod=sports
Posted by TDeters on 05/14/08 at 01:30 PM ET
Just to make certain as to KHANS! accuracy, we have confirmation from “The HighLander”, note that Bruce has quote from Holland that Mule can begin skating on Friday:
General manager Ken Holland said this morning that Johan Franzen has been cleared by doctors to work on his conditioning. Franzen missed Games 2 and 3 with headaches—something that he had been playing with for at least a week.
Franzen is now allowed to work on the bicycle. Holland said that Franzen won’t be skating on his own until Friday at the earliest.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 19 on 05/14/08 at 01:30 PM ET
Trust me, Chief, I’m not hatin’ on you, as the kids would say. We all know the rules around here and gladly accept them!!
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE on 05/14/08 at 01:42 PM ET
If Franzen can skate on Friday that would be huge. A) because he’s obviously awesome and B0 because we’ll need depth down the middle, since Filpulla’s knee is obviously bothering him. Macleod reported he’s sitting out the morning skate.......
Posted by TDeters on 05/14/08 at 01:49 PM ET
Anything other than hearing the “post concussion symptoms” and “he’s not playing tonight” is indeed good news. The cloak of secrecy lifted.
Anyone know when the obligatory 7 day time period stats or started?
The way he played game 1 & the last 2 games against the Dives, someone outta hit him over the head so he’s got a headache every time he plays.
Chief,
You up in his grill cause he lives in Bubba Jr land? LOLOL
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 05/14/08 at 01:52 PM ET
Thank God. I wonder if they still need to follow the “seven days after” rule on playing. If not, we could see Franzen for game one. Hope, hope.
Probably, since whatever it is it seems to be mild, they will play it by ear. See if his headaches come back with exercise and go from there.
n.b. : If you only steal from the best, it isn’t plagiarism - then it’s research!
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 05/14/08 at 01:55 PM ET
“I am never forget the day I first meet the great Lobachevsky.
In one word he told me secret of success in mathematics:
Plagiarize!
“Plagiarize,
Let no one else’s work evade your eyes,
Remember why the good Lord made your eyes,
So don’t shade your eyes,
But plagiarize, plagiarize, plagiarize--
Only be sure always to call it please ‘research.’”
TDeters, I’d go for a Wings sweep and the ECF to go five or more games. Then the Wings, including Mule, get some time to rest and recuperate from the various bangs and bruises, while the Pens and Flyers whale on each other and the winner staggers into the Final.
That take your fancy?
Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor from the Smut works...give me Smut and nothing but... on 05/14/08 at 02:34 PM ET
Any chance that if Fil is out we see Home Keys?
Posted by disch from bat country on 05/14/08 at 03:11 PM ET
Name the source and you’re clear of plagerism....
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 05/14/08 at 03:26 PM ET
I know this is silly, but does a five game series mean more to us than a sweep since it increases the chances of Franzen coming back for the finals? Weird theories like this and Ilitch wanting an extra revenue of game tickets are usually really stupid, but it popped into my mind while read this post.
I’m cocksure the Wings will have hubris if they win this game tonight, trying to chase the NHL playoff record of 11 straight wins. The disappointment in case they fail with the 11th win will add on to the burden of a game one home loss versus the ECF winners.
We’re better off losing tonight and starting on a clean sheet in case Wings make it to the finals.
Posted by lilja4ever on 05/14/08 at 03:29 PM ET
I’m cocksure the Wings will have hubris if they win this game tonight, trying to chase the NHL playoff record of 11 straight wins.
Disagree. Ozzie didn’t even know about his tying Sawchuck’s record (again) and didn’t bat and eye when he was told.
This is one of the most focused Wings teams in recent memory, very reminiscent of the 97-98 teams. Yzerman didn’t touch the Western conference championship trophy and I don’t expect Nick will either. They’re not concerned about anything except the Cup right now; we’ve already noted that Drake and Cheli will eat babies if necessary because they know this may be their last chance for a (or another) Cup. Too many veterans and too much Babbles––he of the intestine penetrating eyes.
Wing win 3-1 tonight.
Posted by Osrt on 05/14/08 at 03:41 PM ET
We’re better off losing tonight and starting on a clean sheet in case Wings make it to the finals.
nonsense. keep their foot on the gas and don’t lose another game.
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 05/14/08 at 03:51 PM ET
nonsense. keep their foot on the gas and don’t lose another game.
You’re probably right!
I’m too much of a cynic though still, from all previous disappointments. Too scared by the thought of what a loss would do to the team.
It would be great to not lose another game at all, for sure.
Posted by lilja4ever on 05/14/08 at 04:00 PM ET
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