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Henrik Zetterberg News & Rumors

Weber fined for hit on Zetterberg
April 13
Tennessean
 
"Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg practiced on Thursday, but was still clearly bothered by the blow to the head he took from Predators defenseman Shea Weber at the end of Game 1. The NHL decided to fine Weber $2,500 for stuffing Zetterberg's head into the glass. Zetterberg said the play left him with a cracked helmet and made him angry. "I thought it was dirty. I think it was targeted to my head, and with what's happened the last few years with all the head injuries, I think that shouldn't belong in the game," he said. Asked if he thought Weber should have been suspended, Zetterberg stopped short. "It's not up to me," he said. "That's why (NHL head of discipline Brendan Shanahan) has his"
A cheap fine for Shea Weber's cheap shot
April 13
Detroit News
 columnist John Niyo
"It's the playoffs. That, in a numbskull, er, nutshell, was Shea Weber's defense once he'd gotten past the half-hearted "He started it" nonsense. And that, in essence, was the NHL's verdict. It's the playoffs. Henrik Zetterberg's OK. Move along, folks. Nothing to see here. A day after the Predators captain capped his team's Game 1 victory with an errant haymaker and a helmet-cracking rap of Zetterberg's head into the glass, Brendan Shanahan, the league's chief disciplinarian, handed down a $2,500 fine — the maximum allowed by the collective bargaining agreement — and no suspension."
Red Wings don't talk about Shea Weber's hit on Henrik Zetterberg
April 12
Detroit Free Press
 
"Henrik Zetterberg didn't want to talk. Neither did Red Wings coach Mike Babcock. After Wednesday's Game 1 -- won, 3-2, at Bridgestone Arena by the Nashville Predators -- Zetterberg checked Nashville defenseman Shea Weber, who responded by grabbing Zetterberg and slamming his head face-first into the boards twice. Zetterberg was slow to get up -- but he did -- and spent his postgame time in the team's training room, undergoing treatment. A team spokesman said, "He's not in the mood to talk." Addressing the issue of any effect the hit might have had on Zetterberg, general manager Ken Holland told the Free Press: "I believe Z is OK.""
Henrik Zetterberg rises to the fore for Red Wings
April 9
Detroit News
 
"The regular season had just ended and Henrik Zetterberg, who did so much to keep the battered Red Wings on course during the rough last six weeks, stood in the dressing room answering any questions, from all comers, for almost 15 minutes. Most were in anticipation of the time when Zetterberg, 31, throws his performance into overdrive: the Stanley Cup playoffs. "He's a tough goalie," he said of Pekka Rinne, the standout netminder for the Nashville Predators. It will be up to Zetterberg to help solve him beginning Wednesday."
Henrik Zetterberg feeling better, opts to play
February 18
Detroit News
 
"Henrik Zetterberg skated Friday morning and returned to the lineup Friday night against the Predators. On Thursday, coach Mike Babcock said Zetterberg would not play Friday. Zetterberg, who has a lower-body injury, took Thursday off after hurting himself early during Tuesday's victory over Dallas. "It felt a little bit better," said Zetterberg after Friday's morning skate. "It's the first time I skated since the game (Tuesday) so it felt all right. Still day to day." Zetterberg, who has had back issues in the past, said he expected to take part in Saturday's outdoor practice at Clark Park. "I'll probably practice (Saturday) if it doesn't get worse tonight," Zetterberg said. "We'll just"
Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader, Tomas Tatar get new roles with Henrik Zetterberg out
February 17
Detroit Free Press
 
"Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg did not practice Thursday and will miss tonight's game against the visiting Nashville Predators with a lower-body injury. Coach Mike Babcock said after practice that Tomas Tatar, called up from the Grand Rapids Griffins, will play on the fourth line. Zetterberg said his injury occurred early in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars, but he was determined to finish the game in which the Wings broke the NHL record for longest single-season home winning streak."
Wings' Henrik Zetterberg has 'lower-body injury,' won't play Friday
February 17
Detroit News
 
"The injury bug bit a little deeper into the Red Wings Tuesday night in the record-setting win against the Stars, but it passed unnoticed. Henrik Zetterberg suffered a "lower-body injury" on the first shift, according to Coach Mike Babcock. Zetterberg finished the game, said nothing about it to the media in the dressing room afterward, and appeared to walk without any effects."
Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg (lower body) out for Friday's game
February 16
Detroit Free Press
 
"Forward Henrik Zetterberg missed practice today with a lower body injury and won't play Friday when the Detroit Red Wings host the Nashville Predators (7:30 p.m., FS-Plus). "He hurt himself the first shift last game," coach Mike Babcock said after practice at Joe Louis Arena. "Lower body injury, and we'll go day to day. "I don't think it's the end of the world here. He's playing real well." Babcock said Justin Abdelkader will move up to take Zetterberg's spot, and Tomas Tatar will be called up from the Grand Rapids Griffins to play on the fourth line."
Wings' Henrik Zetterberg rediscovers his scoring prowess
February 15
Detroit News
 
"Henrik Zetterberg really enjoyed it. One of the best forwards for the Red Wings and a consummate pro who usually excels all over, the season has been a comparative goal drought for the 31-year-old forward, who is signed through the 2021. But what is done is done. Zetterberg is suddenly hot, and the stretch drive and the playoffs beckon for one of the stars of the best team in the NHL. Zetterberg scored the all-important first goal in the Red Wings record-setting victory Tuesday, and as happy as he is that the puck is going in for him, he really loved the way the fans exulted in the game."
Slumping Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg plans to 'just work hard'
January 31
Detroit Free Press
 
"Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg has struggled to score over the first 50 games of the season. He has one goal in his last 19 games and nine for the season. "Of course you wish it would it would go a little bit better," Zetterberg said Monday, as the Wings regrouped from the All-Star break. "Nothing you can do about it. Just work hard and hopefully it will turn around.""
NHL won't suspend Wings' Henrik Zetterberg for push
January 23
Detroit News
 
"The NHL did not suspend Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg for his push Saturday to the back of Columbus forward Nikita Nikitin. Zetterberg received a five-minute boarding major and game misconduct. Nikitin injured his knee on the play and is expected to miss at least two games. But former Red Wing Brendan Shanahan, NHL vice president of hockey operations, felt there was no intent to injure on the play, as both players were pursuing the puck to the end boards."
Notebook: Wings' Henrik Zetterberg says he meant no harm with shove
January 22
Detroit News
 
"Henrik Zetterberg received a five-minute boarding major and a game misconduct in the third period against the Blue Jackets on Saturday on a play that seems likely to be reviewed by the NHL. Zetterberg and Blue Jackets defenseman Nikita Nikitin pursued the puck to the end boards behind the Blue Jacket's net. Zetterberg placed his left hand on the small of Nikitin's back and the defenseman slammed into the boards with his left ankle at an awkward angle. Zetterberg appeared to be less than aggressive on the play, and it might be that it was less of a push by the Wings star forward than the momentum of the two players that drove Nikitin into the boards. Nikitin had to be helped from the ice,"
Henrik Zetterberg's shootout goal wins it for Red Wings
January 13
Detroit News
 
"The dominance the Red Wings have at Joe Louis Arena continues — but barely. The Wings won a 3-2 shootout over Phoenix Thursday when Henrik Zetterberg, in the fourth round, beat Phoenix goalie Mike Smith with a drag move made famous by one of his favorite Swedish players, Peter Forsberg, in the Olympics many years ago. That's 13 consecutive wins at JLA for the Wings, tying the 13 in a row they won during the 2006-07 season. They can tie the franchise record of 14 Saturday against Chicago. As for the Zetterberg goal, the sell-out crowd at JLA might still be screaming."
Henrik Zetterberg's line spurs Red Wings to road victory over Stars
January 4
Detroit News
 
"A different line seems to be spurring the Red Wings each game. Tuesday night it was Henrik Zetterberg centering Jiri Hudler and Valtteri Filppula, sparking the Wings in a 5-4 victory over the Dallas Stars. The Zetterberg line had turned tepid in recent games but accounted for three goals and eight points in the first period as the Wings raced to a 3-1 lead. "It doesn't always go like that; we've been trying to work hard and sometimes you get these types of games," said Filppula, who otherwise is trending toward a career season in goals (13) and points (19). "Sometimes it's more of a struggle and you have to fight for those chances. "We were getting to a lot of pucks and you need a little"
'Awful': Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg are Wings' slumping stars
November 17
Detroit News
 
"Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg, standouts throughout their NHL careers, are slumping. Datsyuk has 10 points (two goals, eight assists) through 16 games and is minus-3. Zetterberg has struggled even more, with only six points (three goals, three assists), but is a plus-2. "Awful," said Datsyuk of his start. "I need to do more. I need to be more productive. Shoot more, be more dangerous. Go to the net; go to the net and shoot." Datsyuk, like any pure scorer, believes there's one quick way to get out of this slump: "I need to score and everything will be better." Zetterberg can relate to what Datsyuk is going through."
Wings coach breaks up Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg
November 3
Detroit News
 
"Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk. Playing together. Imagine the offensive potential. And right now, that's all it's turning out to be: A figment of the Wings' imagination. "They're not going to be together," Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said Wednesday. "I just played Pav and Z together nine straight games. Through that time, we haven't done enough, so I'm not playing them together. "We need more people going. Maybe they can help them get going. They have to help themselves as well. We have to change some things up and see if we can't do a better job." The Red Wings have scored five goals the last five games — all losses. Datsyuk has eight points (two goals) in 10 games, while Zetterberg"
Henrik Zetterberg's line perks up for Red Wings
October 29
Detroit Free Press
 
"After a drought dating to the second game of the season, Henrik Zetterberg came through with his second goal of the season Friday night, giving the Red Wings an early lead before they lost to the San Jose Sharks. Zetterberg's line with Pavel Datsyuk and Danny Cleary had several good chances as they buzzed around San Jose's zone during the 4-2 loss at Joe Louis Arena. Zetterberg had seven shots, Datsyuk five. Coach Mike Babcock said "it was good" to see that from the line, which had been relatively quiet since being put together Oct. 8 at Colorado. Babcock wasn't as enthused by his second line of Valtteri Filppula, Johan Franzen and Jiri Hudler. "I thought Mule's line and Fil and Huds"
Henrik Zetterberg is back in playoff zone for Red Wings
May 10
Detroit News
 
"Pavel Datsyuk and Jimmy Howard got the headlines after the Red Wings' improbable 4-3 victory in Game 5 late Sunday - and rightfully so. Datsyuk set up three goals, and Howard's brilliance was the reason the Detroit was in the game after two periods. But perhaps the most important performance belonged to center Henrik Zetterberg. "I thought he was great," coach Mike Babcock said. Zetterberg was a plus-2 with an assist - and that's the least of his contributions. With Datsyuk unable or unwilling to take faceoffs, Zetterberg stepped in and won 16 of 25. More importantly, he helped kill four critical penalties, three in the second period and one late in the third, by consistently winning"
Red Wings might play Kris Draper, split Datsyuk and Zetterberg in Game 3
May 3
Detroit Free Press
 
"The Detroit Red Wings appear to be making changes to their lineup in an effort to gain traction in the second-round series against San Jose. The Wings trail, 2-0. Coach Mike Babcock had Kris Draper back with his fourth-line mates Darren Helm and Patrick Eaves during today's practice, and Draper said afterward he's in for Wednesday's Game 3. He sat out the two games at San Jose. Drew Miller, who has played in all six playoff games so far, was not skating with a regular line at practice today. "I talked to Mike this morning," Draper said. "He said I was going to be back in. It's never fun to be a healthy scratch, especially at this time of year, the most important time of the year." Babcock"
Henrik Zetterberg, Johan Franzen back in lineup but searching for groove
May 1
Michigan Live
 
"As much as the Detroit Red Wings are bolstered by the return of Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen, they realize it's going to take some time before these high-impact forwards return to form. That was evident in San Jose's 2-1 overtime victory Friday in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Franzen had no shots on goal and no hits in 15:32. Zetterberg had no points and three shots in 19:36. Coach Mike Babcock said Franzen is "not even close" to being back to normal after missing a game with a sore left ankle and that Zetterberg, back after missing three weeks with a sprained left knee, wasn't skating like he usually does. "But they're on their way back," Babcock said. "If we"
Mike Babcock to keep Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg together
May 1
Detroit Free Press
 
"Red Wings coach Mike Babcock is considering making a change to his lineup for today's Game 2 against the Sharks, though not to his top line. Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg will stay together because that's the best scenario to have while Zetterberg works his way back into game shape. He missed the first round because of a sprained left knee suffered April 6, just over three weeks ago. "If Z was totally healthy, if he'd been back for a while, it'd be a different thing," Babcock said. Datsyuk's incredible skill can take some of the pressure off Zetterberg while he recovers. The Sharks opted to use their top line of Joe Thornton, Devin Setoguchi and Patrick Marleau against Datsyuk,"
Sharks must brace for return of Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg
April 27
Detroit Free Press
 
"Henrik Zetterberg can get out of bed without feeling like an old man, he can practice full-out with his Red Wings teammates, and he can once again push a shopping cart around fearlessly. It has been a trying and tiresome three weeks for him, but as the Wings ready themselves for Round 2 of the playoffs, Zetterberg -- MVP of the 2008 Stanley Cup run -- is prepared to join them after missing the first round with a sprained left MCL. "It's great, because it puts one more person on the ice that the other team has to be aware of," goaltender Jimmy Howard said. "Z, he's got a knack for being great in the playoffs, and we welcome him back with open arms. He's great at shutting other team's top"
Zetterberg used to upping production in playoffs, not sitting
April 23
Michigan Live
 
"Henrik Zetterberg almost always elevates his play in the postseason. Since 2002-03, no Detroit Red Wing has scored more goals (46) or registered more points (91) in the playoffs than Zetterberg. So, while the Red Wings did fine in the first round without him in sweeping the Phoenix Coyotes, they know they'll need their leading scorer from the regular season when the competition gets tougher in Round Two. After getting in what he called his first full practice in more than two weeks on Friday, Zetterberg said he'll be ready when the Red Wings start their next series sometime late next week. "It was tough," Zetterberg said. "It was the first time I've sat out in the playoffs. I'm glad we won"
Wings' Henrik Zetterberg, Johan Franzen will play in second round
April 23
Detroit News
 
"For Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen, just like all the Red Wings, it's just a matter of waiting now. Whenever the second round of the playoffs begin, Zetterberg and Franzen will be ready to play. Zetterberg said he'll be ready to dress after Friday's practice, and coach Mike Babcock confirmed it, as the Wings completed a brisk workout before taking the rest of the weekend off. "I'm feeling better than yesterday, and that's all I can ask for," said Zetterberg, who missed the entire first-round sweep of Phoenix because of a left knee sprain. "As long as it goes that way, it'll be good." Franzen (sore ankle), who didn't play in Wednesday's deciding game against Phoenix, didn't practice"
Zetterberg gets in full practice, ready to play at start of next round
April 22
Michigan Live
 
"The Detroit Red Wings aren't sure yet when they'll be starting the second round of the playoffs, but they're happy to know they will have leading scorer Henrik Zetterberg back regardless of when it begins. Zetterberg on Friday got in what he said was his first full practice since suffering a sprained left knee on April 6 in Carolina and said he is ready to play. The Red Wings' next round won't begin until late next week. "I'm feeling better than yesterday, that's all I can ask for,'' Zetterberg said. "As long as it goes that way, I'm going to be ready to go.''"
Henrik Zetterberg on slow road to recovery
April 18
Detroit Free Press
 
"Henrik Zetterberg was on the ice for an hour with his Red Wings teammates Sunday, another encouraging sign as he recovers from a knee injury. Zetterberg won't play tonight in Game 3 against Phoenix and isn't close to returning. His injury, a second-degree medial collateral ligament sprain, generally takes three weeks to heal. Zetterberg was hurt April 6. He began skating last week and has tried to add more work every day. "Feels better than yesterday," Zetterberg said Sunday. "I don't know if I did that much stuff, I'm not really in the battling drills, so there's not that much to do. But it's fun to be out there. Step by step. I feel a little better, and as long as the progress keeps"
Henrik Zetterberg on the ice for Wings' practice but won't play in Game 3
April 18
Detroit News
 
"Henrik Zetterberg was on the ice for the Red Wings' practice Sunday, while Johan Franzen earned some rest. Zetterberg, nursing a left knee sprain, was on the ice for the entire hour-long practice, although he didn't take part in any of the physical, battling drills. Still, he felt it was a positive step. "It felt better than yesterday," Zetterberg said. "I don't know if I did that much, not really into the battle drills, but it was fun to be out there. "Step by step." Coach Mike Babcock ruled Zetterberg out for Game 3, saying there's no lineup changes at this time. Zetterberg said he tweaked the knee during a workout early Saturday morning with the Wings' Black Aces, minor-league"
Wings' Henrik Zetterberg won't play Saturday vs. Coyotes
April 16
Detroit News
 
"Henrik Zetterberg won't play Saturday in Game 2 of the Red Wings-Coyotes series. Coach Mike Babcock said Zetterberg (sprained left knee) skated on his own Friday before the team worked out. "He skated by himself (but) he's not going to play in Game 2," Babcock said. "He continues to be day to day. I just talked to him and asked him whether he's going to play. He's not." Zetterberg was hurt April 6 in Carolina, missed the final two regular-season games, and will miss his second consecutive playoff game. Babcock said Zetterberg will make the trip to Phoenix with the Wings after Saturday's game and wouldn't rule out Zetterberg for Monday's Game 3 or Thursday's Game 4."
Henrik Zetterberg won't play Saturday vs. Coyotes
April 15
Detroit News
 
"Henrik Zetterberg won't play Saturday in Game 2 of the Red Wings-Coyotes series. Coach Mike Babcock said Zetterberg (sprained left knee) skated on his own Friday before the team worked out. "He skated by himself (but) he's not going to play in Game 2," Babcock said. "He continues to be day to day. I just talked to him and asked him whether he's going to play. He's not." Zetterberg was hurt April 6 in Carolina, missed the final two regular-season games, and will miss his second consecutive playoff game."
Wings' Henrik Zetterberg practices on ice, still iffy for Game 2
April 15
Detroit News
 
"A few days ago, Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg admitted he wouldn't have thought it possible. But … Zetterberg (left knee) was on the ice by himself Thursday for about 15 minutes before Red Wings practice. "It was definitely fun to be out there," said Zetterberg, who wasn't wearing a protective brace on the knee. "I didn't expect that a few days ago, even though I didn't do much other than stickhandling and shooting and moving around. "I didn't do any serious stuff. Just basically go out there and stickhandle and (fire) some shots and that's it." Zetterberg, who missed Game 1 and is day-to-day, wasn't sure if he'd be on the ice today. "We'll see how it reacts," he said. "We bumped up"
Henrik Zetterberg skates a bit, but return not imminent
April 14
Detroit Free Press
 
"Detroit Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg remains sidelined with a second-degree MCL sprain in his left knee, but he took a tender first step today and skated for about 15 minutes. "It was fun to be out there, feel the puck again," Zetterberg said. "I didn't do any serious stuff -- just go out and stickhandle a little bit, lob some shots, and that's about it." Zetterberg's injury normally takes three weeks to heal, and it only has been a week since he got hurt April 6 at Carolina. As long as things are going well for the Wings in their first-round series against Phoenix -- they won Game 1, 4-2, on Wednesday -- Zetterberg will remain on the sideline."
Henrik Zetterberg practices on ice, still iffy for Game 2
April 14
Detroit News
 
"A few days ago, Henrik Zetterberg admitted he wouldn't have thought it possible. But Zetterberg, who is nursing a lower-body injury (likely his knee), was on the ice by himself Thursday for about 15 minutes before practice. "It was definitely fun to be out there," said Zetterberg, who missed Game 1 of the series against Phoenix and is considered day-to-day for Game 2. "I didn't expect that a few days ago, even though I didn't do much other than stickhandling and shooting and moving around. It was fun to be out there." Zetterberg was on the ice himself with skates, gloves and his stick. "It was fun to be out there and feel the puck again," Zetterberg said. "I didn't do any serious stuff."
Henrik Zetterberg confirms he'll miss opener, remains day-to-day after that
April 12
Michigan Live
 
"Detroit Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg didn't skate today. He worked out off ice, lifting weights and riding the bike while wearing a brace on his left knee, and received treatment. Zetterberg confirmed what coach Mike Babcock said on Sunday: He is not playing Wednesday in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series against Phoenix. Beyond that, he is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury. "He's not playing,'' Babcock said Tuesday. "The good thing about it is we got a couple days before the next game (Game 2 on Saturday afternoon). So he'll continue to be day-to-day until he's back.'' Asked if he expects to return in the first round, Zetterberg said, "It's tough to say. Just got"
Day before playoffs, and Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg still can't skate
April 12
Detroit Free Press
 
"The Detroit Red Wings could be faced with playing most if not all of their first-round series against Phoenix without leading scorer Henrik Zetterberg, who still isn't even able to skate. Meanwhile, defenseman Niklas Kronwall, who has missed five games with an upper body injury, said he'll decide after Wednesday's morning skate whether he'll play. Game 1 is at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Joe Louis Arena. Zetterberg has been out since hurting his left knee Wednesday at Carolina. Teams won't disclose much about injuries this close to the playoffs, but Zetterberg didn't hide the brace he wore when he spoke to reporters today, and his voice didn't exactly brim with enthusiasm. He kept his answers"
Zetterberg not expected to be ready for start of first round playoff series
April 11
Michigan Live
 
"Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said he doesn't expect forward Henrik Zetterberg to be available for the start of the first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Coyotes. "I don't expect him to start the series,'' Babcock said following the 4-3 win over the Blackhawks. "But he's really pushing things, he's working hard and he'll be ready to go as soon as he can. "I think (Niklas) Kronwall will start the series.'' Zetterberg has an apparent knee injury and hasn't resumed skating. Kronwall has missed the past five games with an upper-body injury, but got in a full, hard practice on Saturday."
Injured Wings star Henrik Zetterberg 'day-to-day' for playoffs
April 8
Detroit News
 
"The Red Wings might be without one of their top players when the playoffs start next week. Forward Henrik Zetterberg, who limped off the ice with a left knee injury midway through the first period Wednesday against the Hurricanes, is out at least the final two games of the regular season. And beginning Monday, he will be listed day-to-day. "The only thing I know is that I won't play this weekend and starting Monday we'll go day-by-day and see how much better it gets," said Zetterberg, who had an MRI on Thursday, and though he wouldn't divulge the extent of the injury, he said he was encouraged by the results. "The next few days will be critical to how fast it turns around." While the"
Injured Wings star Henrik Zetterberg 'day-to-day' for playoffs
April 7
Detroit News
 
"Red Wings fans can exhale (sort of). The left knee injury forward Henrik Zetterberg suffered in Wednesday's 3-0 loss in Carolina doesn't appear to be as serious as first rumored. Zetterberg limped off the ice midway through the first period after falling awkwardly following a hit by Hurricanes defenseman Bryan Allen. "I'll definitely say its better than I thought," Zetterberg said Thursday after an MRI exam. "The only thing I know is that I won't play this weekend and starting Monday we'll go day-by-day and see how much better it gets." The Wings' regular season ends Sunday in Chicago; their first-round playoff series will start next Wednesday or Thursday. When asked if he'd return at some"
Henrik Zetterberg injured as Hurricanes shut out Wings
April 7
Detroit News
 
"This isn't what the Red Wings needed to see three games from the end of the regular season. They lost, 3-0, to the Carolina Hurricanes, but that wasn't nearly as important as Henrik Zetterberg leaving the game in the first period with what appeared to be an ankle injury. Zetterberg was hit by Carolina defenseman Bryan Allen at the blue line and appeared to turn his ankle. Zetterberg was limping heading into the locker room. "I don't know anything," coach Mike Babcock said. "He got his leg tangled with someone out there. We'll have our own doctors check him out. He probably won't play through this weekend and we'll see after that." The Wings announced after the period Zetterberg was out"
Ken Holland wants awards for Nicklas Lidstrom, Henrik Zetterberg
April 5
Detroit Free Press
 
"Red Wings general manager Ken Holland hopes Nicklas Lidstrom and Henrik Zetterberg get strong consideration when votes are cast soon for NHL awards. Lidstrom, a six-time Norris Trophy winner, should be among the favorites to be honored again as the top defenseman. He scored his 16th goal of the season in a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday. Lidstrom ranks third among NHL defensemen in goals. He ranks third in assists (46) -- three more than teammate Brian Rafalski -- and second in points (62). Lidstrom had a career-high 11-game point streak from Oct. 16 to Nov. 13, then scored his first career hat trick Dec. 15 against the Blues. He became the oldest defenseman in NHL history with"
Henrik Zetterberg says Pens' Matt Cooke should sit for rest of season
March 22
Detroit Free Press
 
"The NHL suspended the Penguins' Matt Cooke through Round 1 of the playoffs for elbowing the Rangers' Ryan McDonagh in the head. And that's what Henrik Zetterberg would call a good start. He thinks Cooke should have been suspended for all of the playoffs. "I don't think he should play any more this year," the Red Wings' Zetterberg said Monday, before the punishment came down."
Henrik Zetterberg breaks slump with two goals for Red Wings, including winner
March 17
Detroit News
 
"Most players tend to think offense when they're on the ice. Not Darren Helm. "When I'm playing hard, working hard and skating is when I usually get my most chances to score," said Helm, a defensive-minded forward who has tied his career high of 11 goals. It's been working lately. Heading into Wednesday's game against the Capitals, Helm had three goals his last four games and four goals in his last seven. Helm, 24, always has had the blinding speed. But until the past few months, that speed would sometimes lead to a breakaway attempt with an empty scoring chance. Now, Helm has learned to take that extra second with the puck, slow down, and bury some of those chances. "With the way"
Henrik Zetterberg picking up plenty of assists, just not as many goals
March 13
Michigan Live
 
"Detroit Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg is distributing the puck well, as evidenced by his career-high 51 assists, tied for third in the NHL. But he wants to bury the puck more often. Zetterberg has scored only two goals in his past 26 games following Saturday's 5-3 win against St. Louis. "You want to score goals," Zetterberg said. "Even if you're having assists, it would be nice to get a goal or two soon." Zetterberg's dry spell isn't from a lack of shooting. He ranks sixth in the league with 268 shots. But his shooting percentage (6.8 percent) was tied for the lowest among the NHL's top 69 point-producers. "I think I get enough shots. It's more of when I get chance I got to take care"
Together or not, Datsyuk, Zetterberg key to Wings' comfort level
March 13
Detroit News
 
"Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg will be on the same line sometimes for the rest of the season. And, certain nights, they'll be split up, each centering a line. Sort of the best of both worlds. And a good chance to get ready heading into the playoffs in about a month. Coach Mike Babcock said after Saturday's morning skate that he'll use the two different sets of lineups the rest of the season. At home, Babcock will use Datsyuk and Zetterberg together, as he did Friday against Edmonton. Saturday, in the Wings' 5-3 victory over St. Louis, Datsyuk centered Tomas Holmstrom and Johan Franzen, while Zetterberg was between Todd Bertuzzi and Danny Cleary. "I'm going to try and have one set"
Red Wings' slow starts baffle Henrik Zetterberg
February 10
Detroit Free Press
 
"Henrik Zetterberg was at a loss to explain why the Red Wings continue to be outworked in the first period of games. The latest example was Wednesday night, when the Predators scored 3 minutes into the game and led, 2-0, after 20 minutes. The Predators extended their lead to 4-0 in the second period and beat the Wings, 4-1, at Joe Louis Arena. "We've gotta find a way to find that excitement," Zetterberg said. "Usually, we get started in the second and third. We just gotta go out and play from the start. It will help us and make it a lot easier if we're not playing catch-up hockey all the time." The Wings are 6-13-3 when they trail after the first period. They have been outscored, 57-48, in"
Determined Henrik Zetterberg fills gaps for Red Wings
January 11
Detroit Free Press
 
"The change in Henrik Zetterberg was noticeable right away, as he scored two goals and set up another and led the Red Wings to victory. As good a season as he was having before Pavel Datsyuk was injured Dec. 22, Zetterberg has shown his resolve in the aftermath. He extended his scoring streak to 11 straight games with a goal and an assist in Monday night's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. "He thrives on this, when Pav is missing," teammate Johan Franzen said. "He gets a lot of ice time and the team is depending on him, and he loves that challenge." Saturday night at Vancouver, on the second night of a back-to-back, Zetterberg didn't do much through the first two periods, then"
Bad back and all, Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg not backing down
December 30
Detroit Free Press
 
"The first thing Henrik Zetterberg did was draw a penalty, giving the Red Wings a power play, which led to a goal. Zetterberg always contributes in numerous ways for the Wings, but he's been especially strong over the past week, doing even more work after Pavel Datsyuk suffered what turned out to be a broken hand. He set up the second of Patrick Eaves' goals Wednesday to help the Wings to a 7-3 victory at American Airlines Center. It was Zetterberg's ninth point in the past five games. Zetterberg has looked, as Mike Babcock put it, like "he's basically decided that we're going to win. I like that." Zetterberg was a game-time decision after his back seized up during the morning skate, but he"
Bad back might keep Henrik Zetterberg out of lineup tonight
December 30
Detroit News
 
"The Red Wings will hold their breaths until game time Wednesday night because of two sore backs. Henrik Zetterberg left the ice late during the morning skate with a stiff back. He had extensive treatment on it afterward and said he's a game-time decision. "I was just skating out there, did a quick turn, and my back seized up," Zetterberg said. "I just left the ice and got it looked after." Zetterberg has had back issues in the past but he's been clear of them the past couple of seasons. He is optimistic he'll play against Dallas. The game begins at 8:30 p.m."
Henrik Zetterberg is NHL's second star of the week
December 27
Michigan Live
 
"Detroit Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg on Monday was named the NHL's second star of the week, after notching seven points (three goals, four assists) in three games. Zetterberg scored a pair of goals, including the winner in overtime, and added an assist in a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. He notched two assists in a 4-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues and finished the week by recording one goal and one assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Minnesota. Zetterberg has passed injured teammate Pavel Datsyuk to take over the team scoring lead with 40 points (13 goals, 27 assists) in 35 games."
Zetterberg bears no kid's grudge against Sedins: 'I don't think I ever won against them'
December 23
Vancouver Sun
 
"They beat him like a drum when he was a kid, but apparently Henrik Zetterberg does not hold a grudge. When Daniel and Henrik Sedin showed up at the visitors' bench during the Detroit Red Wings' game-day skate Wednesday morning at Joe Louis Arena, Zetterberg skated over for a long chat. Afterwards, Zetterberg reminisced about some of his minor hockey games against the twins. They aren't particularly good memories. "We had a lot of battles," Zetterberg said. "But actually it was usually one way. They were winning. I think the closest game we ever had ended up being 10-9 and their line scored all 10 goals." Zetterberg grew up in the Swedish town of Sundsvall, which is about 90 minutes south"