Datsyuk skips morning skate, will be game-time decision for Red Wings

Friday, May 22, 2009 | Print Entry

Posted by Pierre LeBrun

CHICAGO -- Hart Trophy nominee Pavel Datsyuk did not skate this morning.

Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said the star center will be a game-time decision.

Datsyuk, who has a sore foot from blocking a shot in Game 2 of the West finals against the Chicago Blackhawks, would be replaced by Ville Leino.

Babcock also said Kirk Maltby will replace rookie Justin Abdelkader in the lineup on the fourth line.


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