Update (3:50 PM): Ansar Khan reports that Johan Franzen (knee) and Niklas Kronwall (groin) should be ready to return on Thursday against the Hawks in Chicago. So, Kronwall is behind schedule, based on reports from last week, and Franzen will be returning when expected.
Khan also says Chris Osgood (broken wrist) has had his cast removed and has faced some shots before practice. He’s a week away from returning, however, because of a rash. - Matt
… John Niyo of the Detroit News has a long piece about Dominik Hasek in today’s edition. Niyo recaps Dom’s time here up to this point in the season, pointing out that it’s worked out pretty well so far. The possibility of an injury remains as a concern, but Dom and the Wings are definitely doing all they can to avoid it. Hasek sounds as competive as ever and it’s showing on the ice.
… The next Wings game is tomorrow against the Senators, but there’s still hockey worth watching tonight. Versus is broadcasting the Pens/Caps game, or the Crosby/Ovechkin game, if you will. The NHL is really trying to push this game and get viewers, so if you can, tune in at 7:00 ET. You know you want to see those two play.
Unfortunately, I have two big finals tomorrow and won’t be able to watch, myself.
… Speaking of finals, I need to study some more. So, that’s all for now.
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