NHL: 2008 - 2009 season is upon us

[Grace]

Why Lidstrom missed that game against Chicago - from the Freep -

Lidstrom admits having surgery during playoffs; Datsyuk quiet about injury

By HELENE ST. JAMES
FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER

While teammates played Game 4 against Chicago, Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom was undergoing surgery after getting speared in the testicles by Patrick Sharp in Game 3.

"I thought it was OK that Saturday when I practiced," Lidstrom said, "but Sunday, Sunday I was just in too much pain. I had surgery during that game."

Lidstrom said he would need more tests, but more surgery probably would not be needed. He said it was the most painful injury he has had.

Pavel Datsyuk was less willing to discuss the injury that sidelined him for seven games from Game 3 against Chicago to Game 5 against Pittsburgh. There may have been more than one injury, but he did suffer a foot injury after blocking a shot in the same spot twice.

In Datsyuk's view, it no longer matters.

"Too late about injuries," he said, "now, especially. My body doesn't feel anything now. My body just feels empty now."

[JenBKR]

That sure was an exciting game. I am just a little excited The last 6 seconds about killed me though. So great to see Mario hoisting the Cup again, only this time in his suit. I was a little disappointed to hear the fans booing when the Pens were awarded the Cup though. But, hey, it was a great night. Pittsburgh is now the first city to win a superbowl and stanley cup in the same year.

[Puckstop31]

Why Lidstrom missed that game against Chicago - from the Freep -

A goaltenders protection device for that "area" is a big honking armored kind of thing. I still wince and it hurts when I take a puck there. I cannot imagine getting speared in the goodies, having nothing but a regular cup on.


We all know Nick Lidstrom is a first ballot hall of famer. But THAT quote needs to be in bronze, somewhere in his space there. LOL

[RICHARD]

Why Lidstrom missed that game against Chicago - from the Freep -

I'd probably go see the doc after a 'sharp' blow tp to the bits.

Not a good way to mark a date.

[Grace]

Jen, you have more class than some of the Penguin players.

From hockeydirt.com –

Shame on Sidney Crosby and a few other members of the Pittsburg Penguins for disrespecting the Red Wings. I guess Lebron James is their role model.

After being defeated by the Penguins in game 7, the Red Wings gave the Pens a few minutes to celebrate the win. The Wings then lined up for the traditional handshake. Sadly, Crosby and few other Penguins were too busy celebrating to notice that the handshakes had begun. By the time Crosby did join the line many of the Detroit players had already come to the end of the line and headed for the dressing room. This left Crosby to shake the hands of a couple of players and some members of the Detroit training staff. Shameful, and a mockery of what the CBC announcer described as one of the greatest traditions in sport.

Then there is this –

Update: NHL.com has posted a video of the handshake. Take a look - it confirms that Sid wasn't in the lineup until late. Nick Lidstrom led the Wings line and he even waited for some Penguins to get in line, but Crosby was very late arriving and by the time he did get in line Lidstrom, Draper and many others had peeled off.

HERE is the link to the video. You might note some booing in the background. I think it was from the fans who could see Crosby and the others who were not shaking hands.

[JenBKR]

Jen, you have more class than some of the Penguin players.

From hockeydirt.com –


Then there is this –


HERE is the link to the video. You might note some booing in the background. I think it was from the fans who could see Crosby and the others who were not shaking hands.

I did notice that a few players wree late in getting to the handshake, but I didn't know why. The camara never showed what they were doing. I would agree, that was wrong of them and they should have been more respectful. However, the booing had already been going on, it started when the Pens were awarded the Cup and didn't seem to let up for quite a while. And I think hockeydirt needs to learn to spell Pittsburgh

[Grace]

I did notice that a few players wree late in getting to the handshake, but I didn't know why. The camara never showed what they were doing. I would agree, that was wrong of them and they should have been more respectful. However, the booing had already been going on, it started when the Pens were awarded the Cup and didn't seem to let up for quite a while. And I think hockeydirt needs to learn to spell Pittsburgh

That happens after the handshakes are over. Yeah, they should have just said the Penguins

[JenBKR]

That happens after the handshakes are over.

Whoops, you're right, I don't know where my head's at...

[Grace]

I was coming back to comment on the booing. Did anyone really expect the Detroit fans to cheer for the Penguins? I certainly did not expect the Pittsburgh fans to cheer for Detroit last year - and they did not.

That's why a team wants to win at home