On the Wings

… Ansar Khan  reports that Dominik Hasek will start tomorrow night versus LA, while Chris Osgood will start Thursday. While that goes against the rotation policy, it’s not an unusual move as the Wings prefer that Dom go through the same day-long warm up process before every game he plays and that’s just not possible on the second day of a back-to-back, particularly when they have to fly to another city.

… Khan also says Kris Draper will return to the lineup tomorrow night. I’m guessing that will mean Aaron Downey will sit, but Mike Babcock wouldn’t reveal anything to the media.

… Khan’s final update is on Kirk Maltby, who doesn’t see himself returning until New Year’s Eve at the earliest. Via Red Wings TV, here is the interview from which Khan got his quotes from Malts.

… Lastly, be sure to check out the NHL’s Frozen Moment (alternate link) today. (via Snapshots)