Tag: Detroit Red Wings

NHL Injuries: Crosby, Alfredsson, Tyutin, Howard and Duchene

Terry Koshan: Sidney Crosby on his health: "I feel good. Nothing that would affect the way I play." Helene St. James: Red Wings Daniel Alfredsson hopes to play in Game 5. Rob Mixer: Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards didn't confirm that…

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NHL Injuries: Backes, Getzlaf, Beleskey, Alfredsson, Murray, Tyutin and Bishop

Chris Kuc: Blues coach Ken Hitchcock: "We get (David) Backes back in the next two or three games, we're going to even go higher." Lou Korac of In The Slot: Backes and his upper-body injury didn't skate yesterday. "I mean, he's not…

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NHL Injuries: Robidas, Morrow, Getzlaf, Kreider, Zetterberg and Gibbons

Mike Heika: Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said that Stephane Robidas probably won't require surgery for his fractured leg. Recovery will likely be quicker. Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues Brenden Morrow was trying to play through a fractured…

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NHL Injuries: Bishop, Stamkos, Backes, Wilson, Downie, Alfredsson and Fayne

Darren Dreger: Lightning's Ben Bishop said he had a dislocated elbow and was hoping to get into Game 5 or 6. Darren Dreger: Lightning Steven Stamkos said his leg was still hindering him. He didn't have the confidence to take…

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Afternoon Hits: Injury Updates and Practice Notes From Today

Dan Rosen: Ducks Ryan Getzlaf is expected to be able to go in Game 2. X-rays were negative, suffered only a deep facial laceration that received several stitches. Chris Johnston: Lightning's Ben Bishop spent over 30 minutes on the ice…

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NHL Injuries: Flyers, Red Wings, Blues, Avs, Sharks and Bruins

Dave Isaac: Flyers Steve Downie is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Helene Ste. James: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg skated before practice yesterday. Felt good but didn't push it. Zetterberg said it's unlikely he'll be ready before round 2. Lou Korac: Blues Vladimir…

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Lines and Pairings at Practice Today For 11 Teams

Pat Leonard: Rangers lines and Pairings: Poul-Brass-Zucc, Nash-Step-MSL, Hag-Rich-Fast, Boyle-DMoore-Dorsett. McDonagh-G, Staal-Stral, JMoore-Klein. Joe Smith: Lightning lines: Palat Johnson Stamkos, Killorn Filppula Callahan, Brown Paquette Kucherov, Purcell Thompson Panik. Erik Erlendsson: Power play units: Hedman-Stamkos-Filppula-Palat-Callahan; 2nd unit Carle-Kostka-Killorn-Purcell-Johnson. Luc Gelinas: Canadiens lines: Pacioretty-Desharnais-Vanek Prust-Plekanec-Gallagher…

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NHL Rumors I: Jets, Canucks, Red Wings, Oilers, Panthers and Brodeur

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Jets have to trade Evander Kane, but they won't get full value for him. Could the Jets and Canucks work out a deal, Kane for Alex Edler and a prospect? The Red Wings…

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NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Blues, Devils, Senators and Ducks

Bob Duff: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Henrik Zetterberg (back surgery) should be able to start skating next week. The earliest he could return to the lineup would be late in the first round. Bob Duff: Red Wings…

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Afternoon Hits: Injuries, Scratches, Lines and Some Starting Goalies

Tracey Myers: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said that Patrick Kane could start skating "as early as tomorrow." Andy Strickland: Blues Alex Steen (upper-body) and Barrett Jackman (lower-body) are day-to-day. Their injuries are not serious, but they won't play tonight. Mike…

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NHL Injuries: Rangers, Red Wings, Flyers, Predators, Wild and the Coyotes

Katie Strang: Rangers Chris Kreider suffered his hand injury during the Blue Jackets game. He played two games after that with minimal pain. Pat Leonard: Coach Alain Vigneault said they are still determining what the next step is, if he'll need…

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Injury Notes: Stars, Hawks, Ducks, Oilers, Wings, Jets, Canucks, Avs, Leafs and Predators

Dallas Stars: Stars GM Jim Nill on Rich Peverley: “Rich Peverley underwent successful surgery to correct an abnormal heart rhythm at the Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday, March 18. He is currently in normal sinus rhythm. He was released from the…

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