Jonathan Ericsson appears ready to return to the Red Wings lineup tonight in Chicago. Ericsson has missed the last three games after stepping on a puck and slamming into the boards during a practice in Columbus, hurting his hip. When Ericsson returns, it’s likely Jakub Kindl will become the odd man out of the lineup. … Continue Reading →
Add one more Red Wings player to the exodus leaving for Europe. Forward Cory Emmerton is headed to Finland to play for SaiPa of SM-Liiga for the duration of the lockout. Emmerton had six goals and four assists for 10 points in 71 games with the Wings last season. At age 24, Emmerton desperately needs … Continue Reading →
There will be one less skater for the locked out Red Wings skating in Troy this week. Defenseman Jonathan Ericsson has agreed to play for a lower-division team in Sweden (Vita Hasten) for at least three games. Ericsson told the Swedish media he would reassess where the NHL lockout stood at that point, and could … Continue Reading →
Jimmy Howard had a fine start today for the United States in a World Championship exhibition game in Sweden. Howard stopped 31 shots as the USA defeated Sweden 3-2. The tournament begins Thursday. Howard played nearly two periods before being replaced by Dallas Stars goalie Richard Bachman. Justin Abdelkader centered the third line for the … Continue Reading →