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08:22 AM ET 04.28 | Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said Henrik Zetterberg missed practiced Monday with the flu. Kris Draper took Zetterberg's place, centering a line with Dan Cleary and Johan Franzen. Draper said he's waiting for the playoff dates for the second round to be announced. He plans to see a doctor the day before Game 1 in hopes of being cleared to play. Draper didn't play in the first round sweep of the Columbus Blue Jackets because of an undisclosed upper body injury.

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Henrik Zetterberg, AP Henrik Zetterberg, AP
April 28, 2009  08:45 AM ET

He'll be well enough to play in the second round.

April 28, 2009  08:51 AM ET

Hope it is not the SWINE flu.

But seriously, he will be just fine come the second round. If anything he may have to miss the first game of the second round.

April 28, 2009  09:49 AM ET

With the flu you get a fever, so on the ice is the perfect place to be. Right?

I am interested to see when the schedule starts. The Western conference is decided, so we should find out at any time. The Ducks and Sharks just punched each other a bunch in the face, so let's not give them any rest. Maybe the Ducks will think they can get their bodies rested and foolishly think the Wings aren't that physical. That certainly caught Columbus off guard.

April 28, 2009  10:09 AM ET

Zetterberg may miss one game tops, this really is a non issue.

April 28, 2009  11:58 AM ET
QUOTE(#3):

With the flu you get a fever, so on the ice is the perfect place to be.

If it is a fever...is the cure more cow bell?

April 28, 2009  12:13 PM ET
QUOTE(#4):

Zetterberg may miss one game tops, this really is a non issue.

He won't miss any games because of the flu...it's Draper who is awaiting clearence to play.

April 28, 2009  12:45 PM ET
QUOTE(#6):

He won't miss any games because of the flu...it's Draper who is awaiting clearence to play.

People like to talk about how ugly Ovie and Geno are, but Draper bears a striking resemblence to the missing link.

April 28, 2009  12:59 PM ET

Zetterberg looks pretty spiffy in his uniform...don't you think?

April 28, 2009  01:16 PM ET
QUOTE(#8):

Zetterberg looks pretty spiffy in his uniform...don't you think?

Why yes he does. That's probably what helped him score his hot girlfriend. I know if it were me I'd wear that uniform on the first date.

As for Drapes, you can thank his face on a Claude readjustment and a puck in the mouth last year. If you want to define NHL playoff sacrifice, you can just look at Draper's face.

April 28, 2009  01:43 PM ET
QUOTE(#9):

Why yes he does. That's probably what helped him score his hot girlfriend. I know if it were me I'd wear that uniform on the first date.As for Drapes, you can thank his face on a Claude readjustment and a puck in the mouth last year. If you want to define NHL playoff sacrifice, you can just look at Draper's face.

pretty sure Z would make anything look good. ****. Some guys have it all...

April 28, 2009  02:12 PM ET

They don't play till friday, plenty of time for healing-Go Wings

April 29, 2009  12:38 AM ET

Has Z sneaked out to Mexico recently...

April 29, 2009  11:56 AM ET
QUOTE(#9):

Why yes he does. That's probably what helped him score his hot girlfriend. I know if it were me I'd wear that uniform on the first date.As for Drapes, you can thank his face on a Claude readjustment and a puck in the mouth last year. If you want to define NHL playoff sacrifice, you can just look at Draper's face.

What do you expect for $1. Which is what the Wings got him for-Go Wings

April 29, 2009  04:28 PM ET
QUOTE(#7):

People like to talk about how ugly Ovie and Geno are, but Draper bears a striking resemblence to the missing link.

At least his teeth aren't the result of bad dentistry.

I had a good look at my man Datsyuk's grille the other day and it's pretty scary too.

April 29, 2009  05:33 PM ET

Swine Flu

 
May 1, 2009  12:28 PM ET
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I hope Pronger doesnt cross check Zetterberg in the back. Seeing as Zetterberg has a wonky back and all.

Ask Prongs what happened the last time he tried to hit a Red Wing leader from behind in the play-offs...I'm sure he'll look down at his knee in shame...

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