Datsyuk has not play since February 27th, but says that his knee feels good-to-go tomorrow, but conditioning will be a concern. This will be a massive boost to the Red Wings offence who have been getting it done wihtout Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg. Monitor his status during Wednesday's morning skate.

Datsyuk called himself a game-time decision this morning. Datsyuk will take part in the morning skate and then decide whether or not he can go vs. the Bruins. If Dats can not play on Wednesday, it certainly sounds like he will be available for Friday.

Datsyuk said on Thursday that he needs a few good team practices before he can return to game action, he has reportedly looked very good while rotating in on the top two lines this morning. This is a huge step for Datsyuk, who the Red Wings are eager to get back after dropping their last three contests. Do not expect to see Datsyuk in the lineup on Saturday or Sunday. However, if that changes we will let you know.

Datsyuk says he will skate by himself tomorrow but will need some practices with the team before he returns to the lineup. When that return will be remains without a timeline.

Datsyuk was not a full participant, but was skating for the first time since being shut down in early March. Datsyuk has missed the last 12 games, and will not be back this week, but this is a huge step for the Red Wings.

Datsyuk must have been skating very well for Babcock to say it looks like he can play. The Red Wings will monitor Datsyuk on a day-to-day basis.

The Red Wings announced on March 5 that Datsyuk was being shut down for three weeks to give his ailing knee time to heal, after which time he would be re-evaluated. The three week point is Wednesday, so doctors and trainers will take a look at Dats and decide where to go from there. Datsyuk tweeted Monday night that he has started skating and is "hoping to play soon." That is positive news and the Red Wings could really use Datsyuk back in their lineup as they continue to push for the playoffs.

Not a very eventful NHL evening in terms of fantasy implications, but a star is being born under our very eyes and his name is Gustav Nyquist. The 24-year old has finally received a legitimate chance to showcase his world-class skills in the NHL as Detroit's forward corps has been under seige by injury all season. With Pavel Datsyuk out of action, Nyquist has been slotted back to his natural position of center and continues to reap the rewards with superior offensive production. In the 4-3 defeat to Minnesota, he netted two more goals, raising his total to 23 in just 46 games. Since late January, he actually leads the entire NHL in that category. Yep! With 46 points in 40 games, his overall numbers suggest that he is a borderline point-per-game performer, but ever since he was thrust into a primary role, he has been way better than that with 30 points in his last 24. His emergence is also helping highly touted winger Tomas Tatar realize some of his huge offensive potential, as these two linemates seem to be the logical successors to Detroit's top duo in Datysuk and Zetterberg. The jury is still out on Tatar, but you can bet that Nyquist will be a fantasy star in '14-15, regardless of who is injured or not for the Red Wings. Quick Shots Daniel Sedin and Ryan Kesler both returned to the Vancouver line-up last night and although they were both held off the scoreboard, you might consider starting either one if you don't have better forward options. Sedin in particular is in a nasty scoring slump, not having registering a point since Januar 23, but his team is in dire need of some goals as they barely hang in the Western Conference playoff race. I say he does ok this week, but I would play any hot hand over him. Pekka Rinne bounced back from a few sub-par efforts to shut out the Chicago Blackhawks to bring his current record to 7-9-1 with a 2.59 GAA and a .909 SP. Don't fret Rinne owners, as the talented Finn should resume his spot as an elite NHL fantasy goalie option next season. Corey Perry's huge night-one goal plus two helpers- gives the Anaheim star 72 points in 71 games. I deeply regret not believing in Perry's prospects of returning to his Art Ross Trophy winning form after signing that lucrative contract extension last season, but I was dead wrong. One of fantasy's very best. Even though he was not in stellar form for Minnesota last night, goalie Ilya Bryzgalov has been effective in the crease since his trade to the Wild, going 2-0-2 with a 2.16 GAA...

Not a very eventful NHL evening in terms of fantasy implications, but a star is being born under our very eyes and his name is Gustav Nyquist. The 24-year old has finally received a legitimate chance to showcase his world-class skills in the NHL as Detroit's forward corps has been under seige by injury all season. With Pavel Datsyuk out of action, Nyquist has been slotted back to his natural position of center and continues to reap the rewards with superior offensive production. In the 4-3 defeat to Minnesota, he netted two more goals, raising his total to 23 in just 46 games. Since late January, he actually leads the entire NHL in that category. Yep! With 46 points in 40 games, his overall numbers suggest that he is a borderline point-per-game performer, but ever since he was thrust into a primary role, he has been way better than that with 30 points in his last 24. His emergence is also helping highly touted winger Tomas Tatar realize some of his huge offensive potential, as these two linemates seem to be the logical successors to Detroit's top duo in Datysuk and Zetterberg. The jury is still out on Tatar, but you can bet that Nyquist will be a fantasy star in '14-15, regardless of who is injured or not for the Red Wings. Quick Shots Daniel Sedin and Ryan Kesler both returned to the Vancouver line-up last night and although they were both held off the scoreboard, you might consider starting either one if you don't have better forward options. Sedin in particular is in a nasty scoring slump, not having registering a point since Januar 23, but his team is in dire need of some goals as they barely hang in the Western Conference playoff race. I say he does ok this week, but I would play any hot hand over him. Pekka Rinne bounced back from a few sub-par efforts to shut out the Chicago Blackhawks to bring his current record to 7-9-1 with a 2.59 GAA and a .909 SP. Don't fret Rinne owners, as the talented Finn should resume his spot as an elite NHL fantasy goalie option next season. Corey Perry's huge night-one goal plus two helpers- gives the Anaheim star 72 points in 71 games. I deeply regret not believing in Perry's prospects of returning to his Art Ross Trophy winning form after signing that lucrative contract extension last season, but I was dead wrong. One of fantasy's very best. Even though he was not in stellar form for Minnesota last night, goalie Ilya Bryzgalov has been effective in the crease since his trade to the Wild, going 2-0-2 with a 2.16 GAA...

The Red Wings announced on March 5th that they would shut Datsyuk down for three weeks. Next Wednesday (26th) will mark the three-week point, so he will be re-evaluated next week and decide what to do with him after that. Datsyuk hasn't played or been on the ice since February 27.