The Detroit Red Wings should have a few returning players tonight as defenseman Simon Edvinsson and forward Michael Rasmussen are expected to return (X Link). Edvinsson missed the team’s most recent game against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night due to a lower-body injury from a blocked shot against the Anaheim Ducks. Rasmussen joined Edvinsson in the press box on … [Read more...] about Simon Edvinsson, Michael Rasmussen Expected To Return Tonight
Red Wings Reassign William Lagesson
Nov. 19: The Red Wings announced Tuesday that they’ve reassigned Lagesson back to Grand Rapids. With Edvinsson returning to the lineup, he did not play and instead burned a day off his waiver exemption. Nov. 18: The Red Wings summoned defenseman William Lagesson from AHL Grand Rapids on Monday, per a team announcement. Detroit had an open spot on the active roster, so no … [Read more...] about Red Wings Reassign William Lagesson
Red Wings Place Jack Campbell On Waivers
The Detroit Red Wings have placed goaltender Jack Campbell on waivers per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Campbell signed a one-year, league-minimum deal with Detroit on July 1st but entered the NHL Player Assistance Program on October 4th. That’s been his designation ever since, though this waiver placement suggests he’s been activated and will soon return to the ice. Campbell … [Read more...] about Red Wings Place Jack Campbell On Waivers
Simon Edvinsson Out With Lower-Body Injury
Just before taking the ice against the Los Angeles Kings, the Detroit Red Wings announced Simon Edvinsson wouldn’t be in the lineup due to a lower-body injury. The injury is likely connected to Edvinsson taking a shot off the foot in last night’s loss against the Anaheim Ducks. It’s a major loss for the Red Wings on their blue line with Edvinsson leading all Detroit defensemen … [Read more...] about Simon Edvinsson Out With Lower-Body Injury
Detroit Approached Roberto Luongo With An Offer Sheet In 2006
Earlier this week, Hall-of-Fame netminder Roberto Luongo met for an interview with former players Ryan Whitney and Paul Bissonnette on the Spittin Chiclets podcast. In the interview, Luongo revealed that shortly after being acquired by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2006 offseason the Detroit Red Wings offered Luongo an offer sheet which would have been more than his eventual … [Read more...] about Detroit Approached Roberto Luongo With An Offer Sheet In 2006