ST. PAUL, Minn - As Henrik Sedin's twin brother, close friend and longtime linemate, Daniel wishes him only the best. Of course, he wants Henrik's remarkable 552-game ironman streak to continue Thursday against Minnesota.
But if it doesn't? Well, not all is lost.
"I've been waiting for this opportunity for 120 games," said Daniel, smiling. "Now, it's up to me."
If you're looking for any positives, and there can't be many when Henrik is in a protective walking boot, a chance for Daniel to prove he can succeed without his brother is about as good as it gets. http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Henrik+Sedin+ironman+streak+could+after+Canuck+takes+slapshot+ankle/6122068/story.html#ixzz1ltmRXLun
Shacks' Take: I think Botchford missed the point on why Daniel has been waiting for this, it's not to prove he can play without Henrik, it's to catch him in the career points race. Knowing how freakily similar the twins career has been up until now, I'm betting, Henrik has a broken foot, misses 18 games and Daniel scores 19 points to tie him for career points. If Henrik's injury keeps him out an extended time, it may be a blessing in disguise allowing Henrik to be nice and rested come playoff time. Unless Henrik's absence causes a collapse of epic proportion, fresh and healthy Sedin's for the playoffs are more important than a couple of points in the standings.
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