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
East Notes: Berggren, Stolarz, Carlile, Santini
Red Wings forward Jonatan Berggren earned the first fine of his NHL career, the league’s Department of Player Safety announced this morning. He was fined $2,148, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for a cross-check against Maple Leafs forward Connor Dewar in last night’s 4-2 win. Berggren landed a two-minute minor on the play, which occurred … [Read more...] about East Notes: Berggren, Stolarz, Carlile, Santini
Red Wings Return Jack Campbell From Emergency Recall
12/15: The Red Wings organization announced they’ve returned Campbell to their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. The roster move likely means Talbot will be healthy enough to return to the lineup before Detroit takes on the Philadelphia Flyers on December 18th. 12/13: With Cam Talbot re-aggravating his injury in practice today and Alex Lyon still not ready to return, … [Read more...] about Red Wings Return Jack Campbell From Emergency Recall