Hasek day-to-day
Just talked to Ken Holland and it doesn't sound there's anything major concerning Hasek at all. The team isn't practicing today so we can't talk to Hasek. Here's the story I filed for the web just moments ago. DETROIT Relax Red Wings fans, there isnt any serious problem concerning Dominik Hasek. The Red Wings brought up Jimmy Howard from Grand Rapids to back up Chris Osgood in Nashville, because of minor inflammation in Haseks left hip. But general manager Ken Holland is hopeful Hasek could be back this weekend. The fact we didnt put Dom on injured reserve shows its not that serious, Holland said. Its something thats been bothering Dom for a week, or two, and we felt with three days off here, it was a good opportunity to get him healthy. Holland met with Hasek and trainer Piet Van Zandt, and coach Mike Babcock after Sundays game and a decision to keep Hasek home from the Nashville trip (Hasek was expected to start) was the best decision. This is the second time Hasek will miss a game because of the irritated hip. If this were a playoff game, Dom would be starting, Holland said. Rather than risk anything further, we felt it was best at this time to rest him and get him back to 100 percent. Hasek missed three games (Oct. 28-Nov. 1) earlier this season because of a sore hip. Hasek played Saturday when the Wings lost 3-2 in overtime to Toronto and made no mention of discomfort. Howard had played in 39 games for the Griffins with a 17-19-2 record, 2.61 goals-against average and .914 save percentage. Howard was the American Leagues Goaltender of the Month for December when he had a 1.72 GAA and .939 save percentage, along with two shutouts. The Wings also put Niklas Kronwall (clavicle) on injured reserve in order to bring up Howard.
