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From MLIVE: Red Wings defenseman Andreas Lilja still battling through post-concussive headaches By George Malik October 19, 2009, 7:15PM Red Wings defenseman Andreas Lilja's post-concussive headaches have yet to subside, and he told the Free Press's Helene St. James that he's begun making a commute to Toronto for an alternative therapy in hopes of a breakthrough: October 18, Detroit Free Press: "I just went for acupuncture, for everything - hips, back, shoulders," he said. "It feels a little bit different, but, pretty much the same." Lilja said he is still experiencing headaches. "My patience," he said, "is really being tested right now. But, I just have to wait it out. There's not much really I can do." Lilja, who also went to Sweden with the Wings, is joining them on their upcoming trip out West because there's a specialist he wants to see during one of the stops.

Kuklas Korner - added 3:52pm, via the Detroit Red Wings, Red Wings forward Johan Franzen has suffered a torn ACL in his left knee and expected to be out of the lineup a minimum of four months. The injury occurred during Thursday’s 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in which Franzen scored the eventual game-winning goal during the second period. He has two points in three games this season.

Red Wings assign Justin Abdelkader to Grand Rapids By Ansar Khan October 08, 2009, 10:48AM DETROIT -- The Red Wings have assigned forward Justin Abdelkader to Grand Rapids (AHL). The move clears room for newly signed Brad May, who skated with the team this morning. Abdelkader, who centered the fourth line in the first two games, was destined to go back to the Giffins anyway, after Darren Helm (sprained shoulder) comes off injured reserve in a few days or early next week.

http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2009/09/nh...be_to_dire.html Per the Globe and Mail's Bruce Dowbiggin...The Denver Post's Adrian Dater provided an update on the contentious negotiations between Versus and DirecTV, which may not cover the Detroit Red Wings' season-opener against the St. Louis Blues on Friday if the two sides cannot reach a resolution as to Versus' broadcast fee. Dater complimented the following article from last Saturday's Denver Post with a slate of full transcripts of his interviews with both sides on Tuesday night, but what matters at present can be summarized with a "cross your fingers" comment from DirecTV's VP of public relations: September 26, Denver Post: While no Versus programming has been available on DirecTV since Sept. 1 — exclusive sports fare that has included Indy Racing League and several major college football games — A DirecTV spokesman said this week the possible effects of incurring the wrath of NHL fans might be enough for the satellite provider to put Versus back on its listings, even if an agreement isn't reached by Thursday. "If we don't have a deal with Versus by the time hockey season starts, DirecTV would certainly be open to putting these games up for our customers while we continue to negotiate," DirecTV vice president of public relations Darris Gringeri said. While those words offer hope the situation may be cooling off, much of the rhetoric remains heated. Versus has taken out half-page newspaper ads slamming DirecTV for its decision and encouraging DirecTV subscribers to drop the provider. Versus president Jamie Davis said the ads are working, with DirecTV losing subscribers to other providers. "People like Dish Network have added 9 million new subscribers for Versus that weren't there before Sept. 1, and another million from other cable operators around the country," Davis said. "So we've made up the vast majority of the lost Versus subscribers on DirecTV, and when we looked at our viewership numbers from the first three weeks of September 2009, to last year at the same time — when we were on DirecTV — our ratings (have) been up nearly 30 percent. ... Davis said Versus isn't asking for any price increase, and said the real issue is his network's refusal to sign a long-term agreement with DirecTV that, he said, would give DirecTV the right to charge more for Versus by placing it in a new split of tiered package channels. ... Said Gringeri: "If we don't get a fair deal, then all of our customers are going to have to pay more, and we don't want to have to pass that sort of increase on to them in these financial times."

Here's more info: http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...eam_of_red.html Here's some information from the NHL regarding live Internet coverage of the Red Wings' exhibition game Wednesday at 1 p.m. against Farjestads. Friday's season opener vs. St. Louis is on Versus and Saturday's game is on Fox Sports Net. Both games are at 3 p.m. Here's the release from the NHL: NEW YORK (September 28, 2009) – NHL.com this week will stream live three games involving NHL teams facing off against European competition. The Chicago Blackhawks’ games in Zurich, Switzerland, on both Monday, September 28, against HC Davos (2:15 p.m., ET) and Tuesday, September 29, against ZSC Zurich as part of Victoria Cup 2009 (2:15 p.m., ET) will be streamed live on NHL.com. Each game can also be seen in its entirety same-day on tape-delay on the NHL Network at 8 p.m., ET, both Monday and Tuesday night. NHL.com will present a live stream of the Detroit Red Wings as they begin their visit to Sweden with an exhibition game on Wednesday, September 30 (1 p.m., ET) in Karlstad, Sweden, as part of the Compuware / NHL Premiere™ Challenge. Detroit will face the European club Färjestad BK. Fans accessing the Internet in Switzerland, Finland and Austria will not be able stream the games featuring the Blackhawks and fans accessing the Internet in Sweden will not be able to stream the game featuring the Red Wings due to restrictions. Chicago opens the regular-season with a home-and-home set against the Florida Panthers in Helsinki, Finland, as part of Compuware / NHL Premiere™ 2009 on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3. Detroit will open its 2009-10 NHL regular-season against the St. Louis Blues in Stockholm, Sweden, on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3.

I just got an e-mail from the NHL but can't copy an address. I have copied the text. I believe that the pre-season game is being shown on NHL.com WATCH TODAY'S GAME LIVE ON NHL.COM - GAMES WILL STREAM FREE NHL.com to stream VIctoria Cup & NHL Exhibition games from Europe TODAY, Monday, Sep 28 CHICAGO vs. HC Davos 2:15 PM ET, LIVE on NHL.com 8 p.m. ET on NHL Network Tuesday, Sep 29 CHICAGO vs. ZSC Lions Zurich Victoria Cup 2009 2:15 PM ET, LIVE on NHL.com 8 p.m. ET on NHL Network Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 DETROIT vs. Farjestads BK Karlstad Compuware / NHL Premiereâ„¢ Challenge 1:00 PM ET, LIVE on NHL.com

The Pittsburgh Penguins traveled to Detroit without Sidney Crosby, who will miss today's exhibition game against the Detroit Red Wings (5 PM, Fox Sports Detroit/FSN Plus if there's a conflict with the Tigers game, currently in the bottom of the eighth inning), and the Penguins' website states that both Ruslan Fedotenko and Evgeni Malkin will sit out the game as well: September 27, PittsburghPenguins.com: Forwards Kunitz-Staal-Guerin Conner-Kennedy-Dupuis Cooke-Adams-Bayda Bissonnette-Rupp-Godard Defensemen Orpik-Gonchar Goligoski-Engelland McKee-Guenin Goaltenders Fleury Johnson The Pens' website posted the Wings' lineup as well: Forwards Pavel Datsyuk Kris Draper Patrick Eaves Johan Franzen Tomas Holmstrom Ville Leino Kirk Maltby Evan McGrath Francis Pare Mattias Ritola Johan Ryno Jason WIlliams Defensemen Andy Delmore Jonathan Ericsson Jakub Kindl Derek Meech Logan Pyett Brian Rafalski Goaltenders Jimmy Howard Daniel Larsson

Short article in the Lifetime section of the Free Press but I can't find a link on the Free Press Website: Pavel Datsyuk will be attending the Kohl's Safety Night at the Children's Hospital of Michigan Stilson Specialty Center in Clinton Township. The first 200 kids ages 14 and younger receive free bike helmets autographed by Datsyuk. Throughout the evening there will be prizes, games, free food and health and safety tips for parents. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. The center is at 42700 Garfield, just south of 19 Mile Road.

I live in the US and subscribe to Centre Ice. I don't believe any pre-season games are shown.

I believe you can't wear jeans or tennis shoes.

Update from MLIVE - Inside training camp: First cuts: Nine players were trimmed from the 57-man camp roster. Forwards Mitchell Callahan, Landon Ferraro, Stephen Johnston, Andrej Nestrasil and Brent Raedeke and defensemen Gleason Fournier and Brian Lashoff were assigned to their junior clubs. Forward Austin Fyten and goaltender Chris Whitley were released. Ferraro impresses: Coach Mike Babcock liked what he saw from Landon Ferraro, the club's top draft pick this year. "I thought the Ferraro kid has had a good rookie camp,'' Babcock said. "Played real well. He's got real change of pace. He's going to play (in the NHL) one day.'' Ferraro was sent back to his junior club, Red Deer. Tatar leads team: Tomas Tatar, the club's second pick this year, had a goal and an assist to lead Team Lindsay to a 4-1 victory against Team Howe in a scrimmage. "Looks like has a real nose for the net,'' Babcock said. View from the bench: The club has spent a lot of time in meetings and on the ice working on penalty killing. It was abysmal last season, with Detrpit finishing 25th in the NHL. Captain Nicklas Lidstrom said the key is applying more pressure on the puck and being more aggressive instead of backing off and giving the opposition more time. Injury report: Defenseman Andreas Lilja (post-concussion symptoms) skated by himself but remains out indefinitely. Center Henrik Zetterberg has practiced the past two days, showing no signs of the groin injury that bothered him last week. What's next: Practices 3 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday at Centre I.C.E. Arena in Traverse City. The gold medal game between Team Lindsay and Team Delvecchio begins at 6 p.m. That's the end of training camp. The team will take buses back to Detroit and will open the preseason Wednesday at home against Philadelphia.

If I recall from last year, all the scrimmages are the same. 30 minutes with a 15 minute break. Do know that the doors opened at 2:20 p.m. today and you can watch some practice. We have tickets for tonight and tomorrow night.

In agreement about Leino/Flip. They looked great. Howard did struggle and let in some very weak goals. Thought Homer looked great. He's lost weight and I thought he was skating stronger. Not a Williams fan at all but I have to say that I thought he also looked good. Pleased to see Leino skate so hard to the net. Looking forward to practice tomorrow afternoon. Sad to see Lilija standing at the glass in street clothes watching them practice.

Comrie Signs With Oilers Blog: KK Hockey By Paul General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with centre Mike Comrie on a one-year contract.

via ESPN, The Ottawa Senators have reached an agreement to send Dany Heatley to the San Jose Sharks, NHL sources told ESPN’s John Buccigross. The 28-year-old forward was part of a three-team deal that will send the Sharks’ Patrick Marleau to the Los Angeles Kings and the Kings’ Alexander Frolov and Jarret Stoll to the Senators.

Elliotte Friedman’s Twitter, Wings on Zetterberg: “Good news, negative result on the MRI. Diagnosis is a mild muscle strain...day-to-day.â€

FSN is showing the Buffalo/Detroit pre-season game on 9/19 at 7:00 p.m. It is showing up on my Comcast tv listings. A new Red Wings Weekly show is on at 6:00 p.m.

Red Wings to hold 'Hockeyfest' on August 29th The Red Wings held a "fan fest" last year, and they're cranking up the admission price but adding autograph sessions, a concert, and more Q and A's this time around (per DetroitRedWings.com's Lisa Hickock): August 14, DetroitRedWings.com: As summer cools off the Red Wings, in partnership with Coca-Cola and FOX Sports Detroit, are heating things up for the 2009-10 season with HockeyFest 2009. The action begins on the floor of Joe Louis Arena Friday, August 28, from 3-10 p.m., with a special free session for families experiencing economic hardships, and Saturday, August 29 for the general public from 1-10 p.m. Red Wings season ticket holders are welcome throughout both days, plus an exclusive early session from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. HockeyFest 2009 is Hockeytown's premier interactive fan experience, featuring appearances by Red Wings players including Dan Cleary, Kris Draper, Jason Williams and more, an exclusive Q&A session with Wings players and management, alumni autograph sessions, hockey memorabilia exhibits, photo opportunities with the Zamboni and Al the Octopus and much more! Band favorite Bazooka Charlie will be on hand to fire fans up beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets for Saturday, August 29 are just $20 for adults, $10 for children (12-and-under) and free for kids under three. Fans can purchase tickets at the Joe Louis Arena box office, DetroitRedWings.com, and by calling TicketMaster at 800-745-3000. For Friday's complimentary admission for families experiencing economic hardships, provided by Coca-Cola, tickets will be available in-person beginning Tuesday, August 25 at the Joe Louis Arena Box Office, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy and Hockeytown Cafe. Last year, Jim Nill, Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper, Ken Daniels, and Gordie Howe were among those who gave Q and A's...

I feel the same way. Leave with dignity.

From Sports Illustrated: Source: NHL could void Hossa-Hawks contract 3 08:13 AM ET The NHL hasn't closed the books on the investigation into Marian Hossa's contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. But league sources have confirmed to Sun Media the consequences could be even stiffer than originally reported if the NHL decides that Hossa's new 12-year, $62.8 million contract circumvents the collective bargaining agreement and the salary cap. While the NHL is a long way from closing the books on the investigation, the 'Hawks could face stiff measures if they are found guilty. A league source confirmed the ultimate punishment would be voiding the contract altogether if Chicago is found guilty. Toronto Sun

http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/crime/Kane_pl...onduct_20090827 NHL star Patrick Kane and his cousin James Kane have pleaded guilty to one count of disorderly conduct. The charges stem from an incident earlier this month. The Kanes had been accused of beating the cab driver after a dispute over a fare. Patrick and James Kane have been sentenced to one year conditional discharge and they will issue an apology to cab driver Jan Radecki.

Yes, we got Steve Yzerman's autograph on his jersey. The only active player in attendance was Kopecky. We went to the season ticket holder (morning) session. Some more advice would be not to wear a jersey if you want autographs. It's easier to just pass it to the player when there are a lot of people around him. Will say it sounds like more players will be attending this weekend. I declined season ticket holder passes and not am regretting it. You will have fun.

My advice is to get in line ASAP to tour the locker-room. We were first in line last year and had no wait. I noted that was the line that got the longest and people had to wait.

The only word of caution I have for WOW is that, as of last year, Centre Ice is not available. I was a WOW customer for years and had to move to Comcast.

Red Wings' Steve Yzerman named to Hall of Fame; former teammates Brett Hull, Luc Robitaille in, too by Ansar Khan Tuesday June 23, 2009, 3:33 PM It's official: Former Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman has been named to the Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2009. Jim Gregory, co-chairman of the board for the Hockey Hall of Fame just made the announcement on a conference call. Two of Yzerman's former teammates, Brett Hull and Luc Robitaille, as well as former New York Rangers defenseman Brian Leetch, also were named to this year's class in the player category. The induction ceremony will be on Nov. 9 in Toronto.