Injury Report: Injury updates (Mantha out another month, Green a few weeks)

[14ari13]

While a punctured lung is serious business, and I'm happy he's doing better, in terms of sports injuries this is pretty good news he didn't bang up anything like a shoulder that could affect his long-term play.

Excited to see Mantha back out on the ice this year. Larkin is definitely missing him, to say nothing of the powerplay.

I am happy it was not a concoction.

Looking forward to seeing him back.

We need him badly.

 

[Snuggs]

How about Green just takes the rest of the year off. What's there to even gain by him playing? An don't say veteran leadership. He's been terrible this year.

 

[Bench]

How about Green just takes the rest of the year off. What's there to even gain by him playing? An don't say veteran leadership. He's been terrible this year.

He's a UFA this summer. I assume he wants to get on the ice to show something in hopes of securing another deal.

 

[DInTheB]

 

[ArmChairGM89]

It’s going to be so refreshing to get Mantha back. And then zadina. Maybe we’ll see a little offense.

 

[14ari13]

Great news.

 

[ManwithNoIdentity]

How about Green just takes the rest of the year off. What's there to even gain by him playing? An don't say veteran leadership. He's been terrible this year.

Because I’m sure he’s hoping to be playing in the NHL next year?

 

[kliq]

So good seeing Green back today, lets all cross our fingers that the motivation of playing for a contender gives him that extra motivation and we can grab a decent return for him.
Has Yzerman ever been a seller before? I honestly dont remember. Just curious what his track record is selling at the TDL.

 

[14ari13]

Larkin his 3rd

He was overdue

Wrong thread

 

[14ari13]

I thought it was Larkin

Edit wrong thread

 

[DInTheB]

 

[lhsgolf19]

lol

 

[GMR]

I wonder if management has told him to stop fighting?

It's not that he loses fights, it's that he injures himself in about 75% of the fights he's in.

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

Good news on Fabbri

Robby Fabbri skating during #RedWings optional practice today, after leaving Sunday’s game with upper body injury. pic.twitter.com/ddAb5mpLDm
— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) February 10, 2020​

 

[Claypool]

I wonder if management has told him to stop fighting?

It's not that he loses fights, it's that he injures himself in about 75% of the fights he's in.

Do you want a power forward or not? Mantha can do what he wants. He's a big boy. If someone runs Larkin I want Mantha to pummel him

 

[GMR]

Do you want a power forward or not? Mantha can do what he wants. He's a big boy. If someone runs Larkin I want Mantha to pummel him

Honestly, if he's going to get hurt each he tries to act tough, he may as well stop. I like our players fighting but Mantha should be disqualified.

I'd rather see Abdelkader take a few for the team.

 

[Gniwder]

Honestly, if he's going to get hurt each he tries to act tough, he may as well stop. I like our players fighting but Mantha should be disqualified.

I'd rather see Abdelkader take a few for the team.

Abby, Smith, Erne, BigE…. there are guys who should actually be earning their paycheck (or at least some of it), no reason for Mantha to fight.

 

[13to40]

Honestly, if he's going to get hurt each he tries to act tough, he may as well stop. I like our players fighting but Mantha should be disqualified.

I'd rather see Abdelkader take a few for the team.

I disagree. He’s been unlucky with his injuries.

I love the fact that he’ll drop the gloves. He’s a big man. Big men shouldn’t be playing like soft ballerinas. His grit and muscle makes him more of a complete player which a soft team like Detroit needs. Abdelpooper plays like a grandpa. He’s no longer a physical force as he used to be (was he actually ever though?). That leaves Givani Smith as the only other player who plays with a mean streak on our roster. 6 minutes a night isn’t enough policing for this team. I’m not saying Mantha should be fighting every game, but if he wants to fight once in a while to stand up for his team; I’m all for it.

 

[GMR]

I disagree. He’s been unlucky with his injuries.

I love the fact that he’ll drop the gloves. He’s a big man. Big men shouldn’t be playing like soft ballerinas. His grit and muscle makes him more of a complete player which a soft team like Detroit needs. Abdelpooper plays like a grandpa. He’s no longer a physical force as he used to be (was he actually ever though?). That leaves Givani Smith as the only other player who plays with a mean streak on our roster. 6 minutes a night isn’t enough policing for this team. I’m not saying Mantha should be fighting every game, but if he wants to fight once in a while to stand up for his team; I’m all for it.

Three times unlucky with injuries during fights?

 

[13to40]

Three times unlucky with injuries during fights?

Yes. That’s correct. I think he’s been unlucky in how he’s been getting hurt. People fight all the time and don’t break their hands or puncture their lungs.

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

God have I missed Mantha.

 

[Henkka]

It’s going to be so refreshing to get Mantha back. And then zadina. Maybe we’ll see a little offense.

Yeah!

We have seen those 2 together in the same lineup for only 4 games.

Our defensive game has been quite solid in last 5 games. 1-3-3-2-1 conceded goals. 2.00 GAA, no more blowouts.

Just get some offense there and we could enjoy meaningful games again. We are so much behind other teams that it won't hurt to win some games from now on.

 

[SoupGuru]

When he comes back, I expect other teams' pests will pay special attention to him. Escalate things to see if they can get into his head about whether he should drop the gloves or not. Tempt him.

It's his job to laugh and skate away.

 

[Henkka]

When he comes back, I expect other teams' pests will pay special attention to him. Escalate things to see if they can get into his head about whether he should drop the gloves or not. Tempt him.

It's his job to laugh and skate away.

Yeah, and Abdelkader's job to attack against those a-holes. We need some Bruise Brother mentality to protect our future.

Starting - NOW.

 

[14ari13]

I do not want Mantha to fight at all. These games are meaningless and the team needs him.

When the games become of some significance then sure. But now no.

We have the players who should de that if needed.