Prior to tonight’s game, the Red Wings placed defenseman Simon Edvinsson on injured reserve due to an upper-body issue. William Wallinder was called up from AHL Grand Rapids to take Edvinsson’s roster spot, the team announced. It seemed likely that Edvinsson would be optioned to IR for roster flexibility after head coach Derek Lalonde said this morning that he and defensive … [Read more...] about Red Wings Place Simon Edvinsson On Injured Reserve
Red Wings Recall William Lagesson, Simon Edvinsson Out
The Detroit Red Wings have recalled defenseman William Lagesson from the AHL. Lagesson will serve as a fill-in for top defense prospect Simon Edvinsson, who is expected to be out this weekend with an upper-body injury, per Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press. Both players are inactive for Detroit’s Friday night game against Montreal. This is already Lagesson’s third call … [Read more...] about Red Wings Recall William Lagesson, Simon Edvinsson Out
Red Wings Assign Ville Husso To AHL
Last season, the Red Wings primarily had three goaltenders on their roster, unwilling to run the risk of losing one through waivers. They haven’t been willing to do so this year, however. That continued today as the team announced (Twitter link) that goaltender Ville Husso has been sent down to AHL Grand Rapids. Husso cleared waivers early in the season and has primarily … [Read more...] about Red Wings Assign Ville Husso To AHL
Lyon Activated Off IR, Talbot Could Return This Weekend, Edvinsson Injured Versus Flyers
Prior to tonight’s game against Philadelphia, the Red Wings announced (Twitter link) that goaltender Alex Lyon was activated off injured reserve. He had missed nearly three weeks due to a lower-body injury. The 32-year-old had played in nine games this season going into tonight’s action, posting a 2.74 GAA with a .911 SV%. Lyon has been strong value on the two-year deal he … [Read more...] about Lyon Activated Off IR, Talbot Could Return This Weekend, Edvinsson Injured Versus Flyers
Afternoon Notes: Red Wings, Ostapchuk, Flames
The Detroit Red Wings received a handful of reassuring injury updates at Monday’s practice, all documented by Ansar Khan of Michigan Live. Most notably, backup goaltender Alex Lyon returned to practice in full and is expected to return for Wednesday’s game against Philadelphia. Lyon has been out of the lineup since suffering an undisclosed injury at practice on November 27th. … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Red Wings, Ostapchuk, Flames