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Boogaard Gets Advice From Datsyuk
by Paul on 09/17/09 at 07:54 PM ET
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from Bruce Brothers of the Pioneer Press,
So, while rehabbing after shoulder surgery this summer with Jeremy Clark, whose organization in Eagan provides instruction in core strength training, judo and other martial arts, Boogaard seized the chance to go to Russia and work with Detroit Red Wings all-star forward Pavel Datsyuk.
He accompanied Clark, the strength and conditioning coach for Datsyuk’s hockey camps in Yekaterinburg, formerly known as Sverdlovsk, and spent 18 days soaking up tips from one of the NHL’s best two-way players.
“The stuff he can do is just unbelievable,” Boogaard said, noting that Datsyuk also worked with kids ages 10-12 who were able to produce what he labeled “mind-boggling” moves on the ice.
Datsyuk freely dispensed advice to Boogaard, as well, and the native of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, said the whole experience was “an eye-opener.”
Will it make him a better offensive hockey player?
Boogaard said in the understatement of the century, that he and Datsyuk “are different players.” Nevertheless, he added, “I feel really relaxed. I seem a little more confident.”
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Not to worry, just like the Sharks chances of playoff success, Boogie’s chances of becoming any sort of scoring threat are zero to none. Let’s just hope Boogie didn’t return the favor and try to teach Pav how to fight, the last thing we need is another Wing getting hurt in a fight.
Posted by John W. from a bubble wrap cocoon on 09/17/09 at 11:01 PM ET
If he tries to pull any of Datsyuk’s moves he will pull two groin muscles, throw out his back, and sprain both ankles simultaneously. 
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 09/18/09 at 12:22 AM ET
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Geez, first Larionov shares his expertise with the Sharks and now Pavel helps out Boogaard. Hey, Wings and ex-Wings, things are tough enough these days, please STFU.
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 09/17/09 at 10:56 PM ET