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Datsyuk, Stuart Not On Ice For Tuesday Practice
by IwoCPO on 04/22/08 at 11:40 AM ET
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Updated 1344 EST: See below. Deep Digger Captain Khan(!) reports that Datsyuk has “the flu.” Oh. Ok.
The Anti-Digger says we shouldn’t be alarmed, that Datsyuk is only “banged up.” But we wouldn’t be standing in line to board the Stress Train three days early if we didn’t obsess over playoff-sucking news like this.
The Red Wings are on the ice for the first time since Sunday’s Game 6 in Nashville. The only two regulars not on the ice are Pavel Datsyuk and Brad Stuart. I’ll ask after practice what the reason was for their absences.
MacLeod also reports Ericsson is skating with the big boys today, giving the Wings 8 defensemen and 3 options for that 6th spot.
Pavel Datsyuk missed practice Tuesday because of the flu, but he’ll be on the ice today, coach Mike Babcock said. Brad Stuart returned home to San Jose to be with his wife, who was due to deliver today. Kirk Maltby (pulled hamstring) practiced, but said he’s not sure if he’ll be ready for the opener.
Babcock, however, indicated that even if Maltby is ready he might not be inserted into the lineup. So rookie Darren Helm, who’s played well the last two games, might remain in the lineup.
“I like our lineup, I’m not a big change guy,’’ Babcock said.
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