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Pencil Him In…Apparently
by IwoCPO on 06/04/09 at 10:55 AM ET
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Updated at 1221…
Babcock just said that Datsyuk is planning on playing, but the final decision hasn’t been made yet.
Update from Thursday’s morning skate: Several Wings exercised their option to not skate. Pavel Datsyuk is practicing. Will update with his status for tonight following the availability. At this point, it would be surprising if he didn’t play tonight in Game 4.
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“game time decision”
Game on!
GO WINGS!!!
2 to 12
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 06/04/09 at 11:06 AM ET
Wtf do you mean apparently, Chief? The Messiah has risen. Not even the Chosen One can stop it from happening.
Posted by Heaton on 06/04/09 at 11:06 AM ET
Datsyuk is on the ice now at the morning skate. Will update with word on his status for tonight.
That’s from MacLeod’s twitter.
Posted by Garth on 06/04/09 at 11:07 AM ET
I believe that this photo should be on the bottom of every post until the SCF games are over:
A thousand words. A thousand memories.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 06/04/09 at 11:08 AM ET
Datsyuk is on the ice now at the morning skate. Will update with word on his status for tonight.
Could it be? Dangle Dangle is back….I couldn’t control my excitment and let out an evil little giggle like a school girl. Oh it’s it on bitches.
Posted by Bingo Bango Jessie on 06/04/09 at 11:09 AM ET
“A thousand memories.”
Memories. Of the way we were. LMFAO.
Classic.
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE on 06/04/09 at 11:10 AM ET
Dangle Dangle returning is excellent news.
“Keep your filthy hands off of my dream, Malkin.”
Even at 75% Datsyuk will make Malkin his 100% bitch.
Mike Chen has a good post about Bettman. It is rather civil over at Chen’s considering the topic is Li’l Gary. But Chen makes good points about the specific role of Bettman.
Feel free to comment on our discussion, or just call Gary an Ass like usual.
These will likely be some of my last coherent thoughts today. As the opening faceoff approaches the stress, nerves, and crack cause me to be a complete wreck. I’ll try not to vomit on any of the 19, I promise, but I make no guarantees.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 06/04/09 at 11:12 AM ET
A thousand words. A thousand memories.
And a thousand rainbows.
Posted by Nathan from the scoresheet! on 06/04/09 at 11:12 AM ET
I believe that this photo should be on the bottom of every post until the SCF games are over:
Voox, not sure I could contain my laughter if that was continually posted.
It looks like the perfect picture to place next to the senior class elections
1. Cutest couple
2. Most likely to get caught making out behind the dumpster, ahhh classy
Posted by Bingo Bango Jessie on 06/04/09 at 11:14 AM ET
Datsyuk still on the ice with the scratches, that can’t be good.
um, hey Craig? think maybe he’s just trying to get as much time skating as he can, since he hasn’t played in two weeks and wants to test it as much as possible, and be as ready as possible?
nah, it must mean he’s a scratch. couldn’t be any other possible explanation.
wtf is wrong with sports writers?
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 06/04/09 at 11:15 AM ET
“And a thousand rainbows”
Someone needs to PS a rainbow over the top of that photo. LOL.
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE on 06/04/09 at 11:15 AM ET
Khan(!) says it was an “optional practice”:
Update from Thursday’s morning skate: Several Wings exercised their option to not skate. Pavel Datsyuk is practicing. Will update with his status for tonight following the availability. At this point, it would be surprising if he didn’t play tonight in Game 4.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 06/04/09 at 11:16 AM ET
I couldn’t control my excrement and let out an evil little giggle like a school girl.
well, that’s what I saw the first time I read it, anyway….
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 06/04/09 at 11:16 AM ET
From “The Highlander”:
No surprise, but Pavel Datsyuk is on the ice now at the Wings’ morning skate. That’s a sign that he’s still on track to return tonight from a foot injury.
More to come on his status.The Penguins’ morning skate had no surprises. Everyone was on the ice and the Pens worked out of the same lines they used in Game 3.
Kunitz-Crosby-Guerin
Fedotenko-Malkin-Talbot
Cooke-Staal-Kennedy
Dupuis-Adams-Satan
Gill-Scuderi
Orpik-Gonchar
Eaton-Letang
Boucher
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 06/04/09 at 11:17 AM ET
Custance pooped himself there, like people have said it’s optional.
Posted by Heaton on 06/04/09 at 11:18 AM ET
I couldn’t control my excrement and let out an evil little giggle like a school girl.
well, that’s what I saw the first time I read it, anyway….
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 06/04/09 at 12:16 PM ET
creepy…and yet it is the playoffs so….I get where your going with it 
Posted by Bingo Bango Jessie on 06/04/09 at 11:21 AM ET
1. Cutest couple
2. Most likely to get caught making out behind the dumpster, ahhh classy
3. Most likely to get caught fallating “inside the glass”.
Posted by WingsFanInBeanLand from Lidstrom's head telling him 1 more year on 06/04/09 at 11:24 AM ET
Babcock just said that Datsyuk is planing on playing, but the final decision hasn’t been made yet.
I translated that as “He’s playing, we just want to f*ck with you guys a bit.”
Posted by Aphaea from Pennsylvania on 06/04/09 at 11:27 AM ET
Do your magic, Pav, do your magic.
This is terrible news for Gary, his Minions, and the media. Right now, at some Marriott in Pittsburgh, Edzo is being extra violent with Pierre, who is distraught over the fact his best French Maid outfit is now torn to shreds.
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie on 06/04/09 at 11:28 AM ET
Someone needs to PS a rainbow over the top of that photo. LOL.
It is a masterpiece and should be left untouched for generations to admire.
I just deleted all the photoshopping programs from my computer. There’s just no way to top that.
Posted by WingsFanInBeanLand from Duck. Chickenhawk. Penguin. All tasty. on 06/04/09 at 10:33 AM ET
Exactly. Untoppable.
From an upcoming press release:
June 4, 2009—The program “Photoshop” reached its zenith. Graphic artists around the world pause to reflect on the significance of the moment, says one, “I guess it’s all downhill from here.”
Neither Adobe, Sidney Crosby, nor Pierre McGuire could be reached for comment.
The Smithsonian Institute in Washington announced it plans a permanent exhibit on the work entitled, “A Thousand Words. A Thousand Memories”.
The exhibit, the showcase of the National Museum of American History, will feature both the original artwork and the PC used to create it. The Institute has convinced the creator of the work to donate his hands for bronzing upon his death so that they may be added to the exhibit posthumously.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 06/04/09 at 11:30 AM ET
Dangle’s back. I don’t care if he doesn’t score…but if he plays on the PK and kills every muddafugging one of them, series over.
Posted by cephalopod from Chicago...nope, still not over it. on 06/04/09 at 11:30 AM ET
The only thing wrong with the DC/Crybaby photo is that I think DC is usually the catcher.
Babcock just said that Datsyuk is planning on playing, but the final decision hasn’t been made yet.
Oh, Uncle Mike. Such a lying liar.
Posted by Bella on 06/04/09 at 11:31 AM ET
Right now, at some Marriott in Pittsburgh, Edzo is being extra violent with Pierre, who is distraught over the fact his best French Maid outfit is now torn to shreds.
And no safe word…
Posted by rwingscup19 from Dallas on 06/04/09 at 11:32 AM ET
so i guess the question becomes….which@#$%stick Penguin takes the first whack at his foot. I bet you Cook, Orpik and Kunitz will systematically test-slash different areas of both feet like the raptors on the fence in Jurassic Park at feeding time…you KNOW it’s going to happen.
Posted by Animal Drew from A Nightmare on Helm Street on 06/04/09 at 11:33 AM ET
Anyone notice a strange absence of Pen(i)s trolls in here in the last hour?
The news of Pav’s return must have them fetal. Well, that, or it’s chocolate milk, animal crackers, and nap time.
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie on 06/04/09 at 11:34 AM ET
I bet you Cook, Orpik and Kunitz will systematically test-slash different areas of both feet like the raptors on the fence in Jurassic Park at feeding time
Beauty JP ref
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie on 06/04/09 at 11:35 AM ET
“No surprise, but Pavel Datsyuk is on the ice now at the Wings’ ...”
I scrolled down too fast and the first words I saw were “No” and “Pavel Datsyuk” ..... I have to change my pants now.
Posted by Triple Deke Tyler from Lansing on 06/04/09 at 11:37 AM ET
When one considers the number of man-games lost for the Wings during this playoff run, it is quite remarkable that they are in the SCF with a 2-1 lead. From a cursory look at the box scores, it appears that 7 players have missed 59 games due to injuries. Granted, that does include Lilja missing all 19 playoff games.
But if I had told you on the last day of the regular season that Lids, Rafi, Dats and Drapes were going to miss a total of 28 games, would you have thought there would be a chance the Wings were playing for 12?
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 06/04/09 at 11:37 AM ET
so i guess the question becomes….which@#$%stick Penguin takes the first whack at his foot. I bet you Cook, Orpik and Kunitz will systematically test-slash different areas of both feet like the raptors on the fence in Jurassic Park at feeding time…you KNOW it’s going to happen.
Of course they will. I’d actually be more surprised if they didn’t. Gary Roberts indeed….the only problem…they have to catch Dangle Dangle first.
Anyone notice a strange absence of Pen(i)s trolls in here in the last hour?
The news of Pav’s return must have them fetal. Well, that, or it’s chocolate milk, animal crackers, and nap time.
And the best part, Babcock’s $#@#*@ with them just a bit….no confirmation of his return yet…sweat it out, wonder, worry, sh*t your pants…ahhh the anticipation
Posted by Bingo Bango Jessie on 06/04/09 at 11:38 AM ET
Don’t know if anyone saw this yet….
http://www.freep.com/article/20090602/BLOG2401/90602068
Posted by Animal Drew from A Nightmare on Helm Street on 06/04/09 at 11:43 AM ET
Not a fan of some of these journo On the Scene updates on Twitter—Pavel’s been out there for like 75 minutes, a full 40 or so longer than the guys who’re playing tonight. What’s going on? Is he just amped to play and loving the feel of ice under his skates, or is he proving himself to the docs, or is he scratched again, or what?
Posted by Matt Saler from Grand Rapids, MI on 06/04/09 at 11:44 AM ET
I read game-time decision as “at this point, we would have to confine him in a strightjacket to keep him off the ice.”
Unless he gets hit by a train, I think he’s in.
But if I had told you on the last day of the regular season that Lids, Rafi, Dats and Drapes were going to miss a total of 28 games, would you have thought there would be a chance the Wings were playing for 12?
Not a snowball’s chance in Hades. It has been remarkable.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/04/09 at 11:45 AM ET
Anyone notice a strange absence of Pen(i)s trolls in here in the last hour?
I’m just tired of going through the same non-issues with them over and over and over and over. It’s worse than talking to a freaking brick wall.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/04/09 at 11:47 AM ET
You rang?
Bring it. He may start this game, but after the Pens are done, he won’t be finishing this game
3-2 pens win. Pressure will be on you Detroit after tonight.
Posted by Pens Troll on 06/04/09 at 11:47 AM ET
Show of Hands. How many think Matt Cooke will two hand tomahawk Datsyuk’s foot at some point during the game???
Posted by pgoody on 06/04/09 at 11:48 AM ET
Pavel’s been out there for like 75 minutes, a full 40 or so longer than the guys who’re playing tonight. What’s going on? Is he just amped to play and loving the feel of ice under his skates, or is he proving himself to the docs, or is he scratched again, or what?
Is it strange to go from immediate elation to utter concern….#@#$*%* playoff mood swings…
Posted by Bingo Bango Jessie on 06/04/09 at 11:49 AM ET
I’ve been trying to keep busy today at the day job… I think I worked myself out of things to do and am starting to get awful anxious here.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 06/04/09 at 11:50 AM ET
You rang?
Bring it. He may start this game, but after the Pens are done, he won’t be finishing this game
3-2 pens win. Pressure will be on you Detroit after tonight.
Posted by Pens Troll on 06/04/09 at 12:47 PM ET
And we have a new front runner for Douchebag of the Year!!!!!
Posted by pgoody on 06/04/09 at 11:50 AM ET
Brilliance from the Triple Deke:
Game 4’s
Red Wings 6-5 Blue Jackets
Red Wings 6-3 Ducks
Red Wings 6-1 Blackhawks
From this, you can obviously see that the Wings will win tonight 6 to negative 1.
Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 06/04/09 at 11:50 AM ET
You rang?
Wipe your chin. There are animal cracker crumbs all over your face. And I see it was white milk today, not choc…oh, wait…
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie on 06/04/09 at 11:51 AM ET
Bring it. He may start this game, but after the Pens are done, he won’t be finishing this game
Sorry, but Pav wears a cup. Even Sid’s Mr. Ed-type teeth cannot penetrate it.
Sid may be able to eat an apple through a picket fence, but he ain’t penetrating Pav’s cup.
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie on 06/04/09 at 11:53 AM ET
MacLeod: “Datsyuk just left the ice after a 90 minute workout. He said he’s going in the pregame skate and will decide after that.” Yay. 7 more hours of suckier suck than is usual for the day leading up to a playoff game.
Posted by Matt Saler from Grand Rapids, MI on 06/04/09 at 11:57 AM ET
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhDVXtlhF4Y
Cindy Crosby Suckers McLean with Cheap Shot, Really Wants BJ
Posted by pgoody on 06/04/09 at 11:58 AM ET
Hrudey on NHL Live mentioned a few minutes ago that Dats stayed on the ice with others that are not playing tonight, working with coaches on some drills.
Kelly feels he will not play tonight but will play in game 5.
Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 06/04/09 at 11:58 AM ET
threw this in the Gary thread, figured I’d add it here…
not happy about a coworker walking by as I was editing that Crosby pic…“anything I should know?” he says. ugh.
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 06/04/09 at 12:02 PM ET
Hey lay off the Pensblog. I think it’s admirable that so many ESL students have bonded over hockey
Posted by rock & rye from Cartersville, Ga on 06/04/09 at 11:11 AM
A typical day in the life of a pen(i)sblog denizen:
http://www.spike.com/video/epic-airbag-nutshot/3174023
Pen(i)sblog, a community for Darwin Award winners and people who think Adam Sandler movies are documentaries.
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 06/04/09 at 12:06 PM ET
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