Hasek, Dominik

Hasek has recovered from his hip injury and will start Friday against the Blue Jackets, reports the Detroit News. Chris Osgood, the starter for Wednesday's game against the Predators, has been one of the league's best goalies in Hasek's absence and at the very least, has guaranteed himself more playing time over the rest of the season. With Hasek healthy, Osgood makes a good third goalie in fantasy leagues but if/when Hasek is sidelined, Osgood becomes a top-10 goalie in most leagues.

Hasek hopes to begin skating later this week, reports the Detroit News. Bothered by a strained hip, the veteran goalie is targeting either Tuesday or Wednesday and definitely before the Wings' current road trip ends on Thursday. Hasek also admitted that the hip had been bothering him for about a week before he was pulled from the lineup but said that he was eager to get on the ice so he can "feel better" about himself. Chris Osgood has filled in admirably for the injured Hasek so expect the Wings to err on the side of caution.

Hasek underwent an MRI on his irritated hip on Friday and the results came back clear, reports the Detroit Free Press. While he is with the Wings on their current road trip, he definitely won't be active tonight against the Canucks but could return as early as next week though Tuesday against the Oilers is considered an extreme longshot. Another possibility is that the Wings will simply hold Hasek out until the following week since they have five days off before beginning a homestand. Either way, you'll want Hasek reserved in fantasy leagues until further notice.

Hasek was hit above the kneecap during Monday's game against the Oilers and said that it was still sore Tuesday, reports the Detroit Free Press. He added that his availability for tonight's game against the Flames will be determined by how he feels in the morning. Odds seem to favor that Hasek will sit.