The Red Wings are close to having netminder Alex Lyon back in the lineup, as head coach Todd McLellan told reporters Wednesday (including Daniella Bruce of the team’s official site) he’ll travel on their upcoming four-game road trip. They don’t have a specific date circled for his return, so he likely remains unavailable tonight against the Panthers, his former team. This is … [Read more...] about Red Wings’ Alex Lyon Close To Returning, Tyler Motte Out With Upper-Body Injury
Viktor Lodin Could Return To The NHL Next Season
Viktor Lodin’s first stint in North America came and went with little fanfare. However, now that he’s having a strong season back home in Sweden, a return could be back on the radar. Aftonbladet’s Tomas Ros and Hans Abrahamsson report (subscription link) that there are multiple NHL teams (including the Blues and Red Wings) believed to be scouting the forward and that Lodin … [Read more...] about Viktor Lodin Could Return To The NHL Next Season
Red Wings Recall Ville Husso, Place Jeff Petry On IR
After Alex Lyon left last night’s game against Ottawa after one period due to an upper-body injury, it appears his availability for Friday’s contest versus Chicago is in some question. The team announced (Twitter links) that goaltender Ville Husso has been recalled from AHL Grand Rapids. To make room on the roster, defenseman Jeff Petry has been placed on injured reserve … [Read more...] about Red Wings Recall Ville Husso, Place Jeff Petry On IR
Alex Chiasson Announces Retirement
A long-time middle-six scorer is officially hanging up his skates. Originally announced by himself and then shared by the National Hockey League Players’ Association, Alex Chiasson is retiring after spending a few years off the ice. The Dallas Stars drafted Chiasson with the 38th overall pick of the 2009 NHL Draft out of the USHL’s Des Moines Buccaneers program. Instead of … [Read more...] about Alex Chiasson Announces Retirement
Jeff Petry Out With Undisclosed Injury
As mentioned yesterday, the Detroit Red Wings’ concerns regarding the availability of veteran defenseman Jeff Petry have unfortunately been realized. According to team broadcast reporter Daniella Bruce, the Red Wings won’t have Petry in the lineup tonight due to an undisclosed injury suffered in the team’s recent game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.There is a valid argument … [Read more...] about Jeff Petry Out With Undisclosed Injury