Zetterberg sidelined 2-3 weeks
Forward Zetterberg will rest inflamed disk
March 1, 2007
BY HELENE ST. JAMES
FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER
Who will join the Red Wings' lineup first, Todd Bertuzzi or Henrik Zetterberg?
Zetterberg, the star forward, will miss two to three weeks with an inflamed disk.
It's similar to a herniation," general manager Ken Holland said. "It's nothing significant, but the doctors feel he should take seven to 10 days of rest, and the hope is the inflammation goes down. Then we're slowly going to bring him back. We estimate he'll be out of the lineup two to three weeks."
Zetterberg suffered back spasms during a drill Monday and missed the trip to Chicago for Tuesday's game. An MRI didn't reveal damage, but a second one was done Wednesday.
Rest has been beneficial for Zetterberg in the past. After taking a five-day break in January to heal an ailing wrist, Zetterberg emerged after the All-Star break and produced 13 goals and 25 points in 11 games in February.
Bertuzzi, out another two to three weeks after back surgery, is expected to practice today. Wednesday the Wings set up a locker for him, selecting the one that belonged to former captain Steve Yzerman until his retirement last summer. Bertuzzi will be next to Zetterberg, an assistant captain.
Forward Zetterberg will rest inflamed disk
March 1, 2007
BY HELENE ST. JAMES
FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER
Who will join the Red Wings' lineup first, Todd Bertuzzi or Henrik Zetterberg?
Zetterberg, the star forward, will miss two to three weeks with an inflamed disk.
It's similar to a herniation," general manager Ken Holland said. "It's nothing significant, but the doctors feel he should take seven to 10 days of rest, and the hope is the inflammation goes down. Then we're slowly going to bring him back. We estimate he'll be out of the lineup two to three weeks."
Zetterberg suffered back spasms during a drill Monday and missed the trip to Chicago for Tuesday's game. An MRI didn't reveal damage, but a second one was done Wednesday.
Rest has been beneficial for Zetterberg in the past. After taking a five-day break in January to heal an ailing wrist, Zetterberg emerged after the All-Star break and produced 13 goals and 25 points in 11 games in February.
Bertuzzi, out another two to three weeks after back surgery, is expected to practice today. Wednesday the Wings set up a locker for him, selecting the one that belonged to former captain Steve Yzerman until his retirement last summer. Bertuzzi will be next to Zetterberg, an assistant captain.
