Lidstrom is getting better and Ericsson is getting closer to coming back. Franzen should be back this week. Idk about Kindl or MacDonald but they don't need to rush back at this point.
Holland hopes Helm will be back at some point in the first round, which makes me feel a little better, but still. Fucking fuck fuck. I'll take being the 5th or 6th seed in the playoffs if that means having a fucking healthy hockey team. ~X(
DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings goaltending coach Jim Bedard has seen more action in net lately than he or the team would like.
Bedard filled in at practice today for Jimmy Howard, who re-aggravated his groin and won't accompany the team to New York for Wednesday's game at the Rangers (7:30, NBC Sports Network).
“I don't think it's anything major, just some tightness,'' coach Mike Babcock said. "We're obviously trying to be cautious.''
The Red Wings have recalled Ty Conklin on emergency basis from the Grand Rapids Griffins. He must first pass through re-entry waivers by noon Wednesday. If Conklin clears, he will join the team in New York and start the game.
If Conklin is claimed (the team would be responsible for only half the remaining portion of his salary, which is basically nothing at this point of the season), then Jordan Pearce will make his first NHL start.
"I feel like whether you're a backup or a starter you got to be ready to go,'' Pearce said. "I prepare the same as I have been all week.
“I'm excited either way. I'm just happy to be up here. I'll get focused and play the game. We're kind of desperate for a win right now.''
Also, captain Nicklas Lidstrom participated in his first full off-day practice since suffering a deep bone bruise in his ankle on Feb. 25. He has skated two days in a row.
"We're hopeful he might be ready Saturday (against Carolina),'' Babcock said. "I'm not certain. If not Saturday, then next week. Big E and Kuba (Jonathan Ericsson and Jakub Kindl) got to be coming eventually.''
Johan Franzen (back spasms) skated for about 15 minutes before practice today but said he did not feel good.
Goalie Joey MacDonald will see a specialist today to get a read on the MRI he had on Monday for his ailing back. MacDonald said he is encouraged that the MRI showed he does not have a bulging disc, something he underwent surgery for in 2006.
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Holland hopes Helm will be back at some point in the first round, which makes me feel a little better, but still. Fucking fuck fuck. I'll take being the 5th or 6th seed in the playoffs if that means having a fucking healthy hockey team. ~X(
Wings/Caps tonight, btw. A win would be nice.
DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings goaltending coach Jim Bedard has seen more action in net lately than he or the team would like.
Bedard filled in at practice today for Jimmy Howard, who re-aggravated his groin and won't accompany the team to New York for Wednesday's game at the Rangers (7:30, NBC Sports Network).
“I don't think it's anything major, just some tightness,'' coach Mike Babcock said. "We're obviously trying to be cautious.''
The Red Wings have recalled Ty Conklin on emergency basis from the Grand Rapids Griffins. He must first pass through re-entry waivers by noon Wednesday. If Conklin clears, he will join the team in New York and start the game.
If Conklin is claimed (the team would be responsible for only half the remaining portion of his salary, which is basically nothing at this point of the season), then Jordan Pearce will make his first NHL start.
"I feel like whether you're a backup or a starter you got to be ready to go,'' Pearce said. "I prepare the same as I have been all week.
“I'm excited either way. I'm just happy to be up here. I'll get focused and play the game. We're kind of desperate for a win right now.''
Also, captain Nicklas Lidstrom participated in his first full off-day practice since suffering a deep bone bruise in his ankle on Feb. 25. He has skated two days in a row.
"We're hopeful he might be ready Saturday (against Carolina),'' Babcock said. "I'm not certain. If not Saturday, then next week. Big E and Kuba (Jonathan Ericsson and Jakub Kindl) got to be coming eventually.''
Johan Franzen (back spasms) skated for about 15 minutes before practice today but said he did not feel good.
Goalie Joey MacDonald will see a specialist today to get a read on the MRI he had on Monday for his ailing back. MacDonald said he is encouraged that the MRI showed he does not have a bulging disc, something he underwent surgery for in 2006.
Yes, I'm salty. I'm sick of this.