Joey MacDonald is sticking around the Detroit area a little longer. Still recuperating from a partially herniated disc, MacDonald will remain in Detroit for the next four to six weeks working with Red Wings trainers to make sure he’s fully healthy headed into the summer. MacDonald doesn’t think surgery will be necessary, and rest and … Continue Reading →
In case you missed it Ty Conklin’s debut Wednesday in Grand Rapids was successful. Conklin stopped 22 shots as the Griffins defeated Hamilton 4-2 at Van Andel Arena. It was Conklin’s first American League victory in more than four years. Gustav Nyquist, by the way, had a goal and two assists for the Griffins. Conklin … Continue Reading →
Amid the Winter Classic news Thursday, there were some present day Red Wings news items as well. General manager Ken Holland said Danny Cleary will have his knee drained of fluid today and will likely miss Friday’s game against Anaheim and Sunday’s game against Philadelphia. “We’ll decide how he’s feeling Monday but basically he’s day … Continue Reading →
When you looked at the Red Wings schedule Sunday’s game in Denver seemed like a good time to play goalie Ty Conklin. Sure enough, it appears Conklin will get the start Sunday when the Red Wings play the Colorado Avalanche. With Jimmy Howard playing so well, coach Mike Babcock was hesitant about making a switch. … Continue Reading →