Maybe, just maybe, a hint of optimism in regards to forward Darren Helm. General manager Ken Holland said this morning Helm met with a back specialist Wednesday and the doctor feels optimistic they’ve narrowed the problem to a ligament in the back. As a matter of fact, Helm said he felt better after getting an … Continue Reading →
General manager Ken Holland said defenseman Ian White has been cleared and will likely play Tuesday against Calgary. White suffered a deep leg laceration, just above the knee, Jan. 22 against Dallas when goalie Jimmy Howard’s skate sliced him during a play near the crease. White has missed the last five games but his return … Continue Reading →
The Red Wings will be without forwards Darren Helm (strained back) and Todd Bertuzzi (flu/groin) and defenseman Jakub Kindl (groin). Babcock said after Thursday’s scrimmage that Bertuzzi had a tender groin – but amended it Friday to being ill. Bertuzzi has been fighting a virus all week. “He’s sick, got the flu,” Babcock said. “They’re … Continue Reading →
There are three Red Wings not on the ice Monday morning at Compuware Arena. Mikael Samuelsson has joined Darren Helm and Pavel Datsyuk on the sidelines. Helm has a strained back and is day to day. Datsyuk was scheduled to arrive from Russia last night. Samuelsson skated Sunday and had been a regular at informal … Continue Reading →
The lockout just got a little more costlier for the Red Wings in terms of personnel. It seems the puck forward Darren Helm took off his face Friday morning during a workout in Troy was more serious than expected. Helm fractured his cheekbone but won’t know if he needs surgery until seeing specialists on Saturday. … Continue Reading →
Thoughts after Game 1: 1) We’ll know more today but it sure didn’t sound good regarding Darren Helm after the game. A cut forearm that required surgery – although surgery could mean quite a few different things like simply stitching up the cut. Depth up front becomes an issue when a player like Helm goes … Continue Reading →
Darren Helm’s return to the lineup didn’t last very long. Helm returned for the start of this series (from a sprained knee) but went down midway in the first period with an apparent wrist injury. The Wings are reporting after the first period Helm suffered an upper body injury and will not return. Tough loss … Continue Reading →