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Six Games For Avery Blog: KK Hockey By Paul 12/05/08 at 10:23 AM ET | Comments (0) from Dan Rosen of NHL.com, The verdict is in, and Dallas Stars forward Sean Avery will be sitting out a little while longer for the inappropriate comments he made earlier this week. The National Hockey League announced Friday morning that Avery has been suspended for six games, without pay, retroactive to Tuesday’s game in Calgary, as a result of the comments he made Tuesday morning after the his team’s morning skate at the Pengrowth Saddledome. Avery also agreed to seek professional anger-management evaluation and, if necessary, structured counseling in light of his pattern of behavior, which the NHL has deemed unacceptable and antisocial behavior.

It's on the NHL Network.

http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/ ASG note: fan balloting starts tonight Posted by George James Malik November 11, 2008 13:58PM According to The Hockey Show's Carrie Milbank, fans can begin voting for their All-Star game picks as of midnight tonight.

Cleary out tonight with eye infection by Ansar Khan Tuesday November 11, 2008, 11:35 AM Update from the morning skate: Dan Cleary will miss tonight's game due to an eye infection, for which he was scheduled to see a doctor this afternoon, coach Mike Babcock said. Cleary has been experiencing some irritation in the eye most of the season, affecting his vision at one point and prompting him to wear a visor.

http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ No Cleary The Red Wings are on the ice for their morning skate right now. Dan Cleary, however, is absent. Coach Mike Babcock said yesterday that Cleary took Monday's practice off for personal reasons and would be a game-time decision for tonight. It also appears that Johan Franzen will make his return from a knee sprain that kept him out five games. Here's the way the Wings are practicing ... Holmstrom-Datsyuk-Hossa Filppula-Zetterberg-Franzen Hudler-Draper-Samuelsson Maltby-Kopecky-McCarty Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Stuart Meech-Lilja Lebda

From MLIVE: Holland says Zetterberg negotiations have yet to 'heat up' Posted by George James Malik November 11, 2008 08:50AM ESPN's Pierre LeBrun claimed that Red Wings GM Ken Holland has made progress in contract negotiations with Henrik Zetterberg's agent, but Holland denies the report, as he told the Windsor Star's Dave Waddell: November 11, Windsor Star: Despite reports that contract talks between Henrik Zetterberg and the Wings are heating up, Detroit general manager Ken Holland said Monday there's still lot's of work ahead on getting a new deal done. "We've gone back and forth since June, but we're nowhere near a deal," Holland said. "We're in the process of trying to figure out what works for the team and what works for the player." Holland said he's had nothing but brief conversations to date with Johan Franzen's agent about a new contract for the potential unrestricted free agent.

We are playing at home.

http://www.kuklaskorner.com/ Chicago & Detroit Will Unveil Winter Classic Sweaters Blog: KK Hockey By Paul 10/24/08 at 09:09 AM ET | Comments (1) NEW YORK (October 24, 2008) – The NHL Winter Classic 2009 jerseys will be unveiled during the broadcast of the game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, Oct. 25. WGN-TV and FSN Detroit will broadcast the game, which begins at 7:30 p.m. CT (8:30pm ET) and marks the first time the two clubs will meet this season. The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings each will wear a unique, one-time-only jersey while playing in the NHL Winter Classic 2009 at Chicago’s historic Wrigley Field on New Year’s Day.

From MLIVE: Grind Line reunited for tonight's game by Ansar Khan Monday October 27, 2008, 3:05 PM Update from the morning skate at the Staples Center in Los Angeles: Johan Franzen's knee injury has led to the reunion of The Grind Line, as coach Mike Babcock plans to use Kris Draper with Kirk Maltby and Darren McCarty, a unit that was first formed during the 1996-97 season and last played together for one shift on March 28 vs. St. Louis, when the trio started the game. "Grinding. I expect them to be good,'' Babcock said. "We need four lines competing and working hard and being energized and making a contribution. The way you play and the minutes and the wear and tear on the opposition is important.'' Dan Cleary fills Franzen's spot on the line with Henrik Zetterberg and Mikael Samuelsson. Cleary also will provide the net-front presence on the second power-play unit, with Zetterberg and Jiri Hudler up front. The Wings still have not recalled Ville Leino from Grand Rapids, as they want to see how Franzen's knee reacts in the next day or two. "We better figure out how long he's going to be out before we put him on long-term (injured reserve, which would cost him 10 games,'' Babcock said. "Near the end (of his time out), if you want to go retroactive, that's different. If Mule's ready after five, why wouldn't we have him? So right now (the roster) is what it is.'' Somebody asked Tomas Holmstrom if he had spoken to Franzen. "I called him, but he never answers his phone,'' Holmstrom said. "He doesn't even know his own number.'' Chris Osgood, as you would expect, will start in goal tonight.

http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2008/10/ho...tar_of_the.html The Red Wings issued the following press release, noting that Marian Hossa was named the NHL's "Third Star of the Week": October 27, Detroit Red Wings: Calgary Flames right wing Jarome Iginla, Colorado Avalanche goaltender Peter Budaj and Detroit Red Wings right wing Marian Hossa have been named the NHL's 'Three Stars' for the week ending October 26. Third Star--Marian Hossa, Detroit Red Wings Hossa tied for second among all scorers with six points (three goals, three assists) in three games as the Red Wings recorded three victories for the week. Hossa began the week by recording one assist in a 4-3 win over the St Louis Blues on Oct 22. On Oct. 24, he notched two goals and one assist as Detroit defeated the Atlanta Thrashers, 5-3. He finished the week by tallying one goal and one assist, as well as the shootout winner, in a 6-5 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 25. Hossa is tied for sixth in League scoring with 11 points (4-7--11) in eight games.

Then this should make you really happy! http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ Lilja hopes for Saturday return Chuck Pleiness of The Macomb Daily reports that defenseman Andreas Lilja (appendectomy) skate this morning and thinks he has a shot at being back in the lineup in Chicago, Saturday.

From MLIVE: The Wings' jersey is said to feature a large, old-fashioned letter D on the front. It's not the throwback jerseys from several years ago that had "DETROIT'' across the front.

http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ Helm to GR Darren Helm has been assigned to Grand Rapids. That means that either Henrik Zetterberg (groin) or Darren McCarty (groin) will play tomorrow night in St. Louis. Zetterberg said that he'll test himself at the morning skate Wednesday and decide after that. McCarty is still on injured reserve, but is eligible to come off that list when he's healthy. McCarty will come off IR and play if Zetterberg can't go tomorrow, according to general manager Ken Holland.

http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ Tuesday's practice The Red Wings are practicing right now as though Henrik Zetterberg (groin) and Brad Stuart (bruised knee) will be ready to play in Wednesday's game in St. Louis. But Andreas Lilja is absent. More on that when I find out. And Darren McCarty, who was put on waivers yesterday, is on the ice. Here are the lines they're working out of ... Holmstrom-Datsyuk-Hossa Franzen-Zetterberg-Samuelsson Hudler-Filppula-Cleary Kopecky-Draper-Maltby Helm-McCarty Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Stuart Lebda-Meech Osgood Conklin Note that Derek Meech is in Lilja's spot on the right side with Brett Lebda. Also, Mikael Samuelsson is still on the second line with Jiri Hudler on the third line.

Further update from TSN: The Florida Panthers breathed a huge sigh of relief Saturday as an MRI revealed that defenceman Bryan McCabe did not suffer a fractured vertebrae in his back as was originally feared. Early indications suggested that McCabe may have broken his back after colliding with Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Dennis Seidenberg into the boards.

The game is not on FSN. CBC also had Def Leppard.

http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ Leino and Ericsson sent down Ken Holland just said that the Red Wings have assigned Ville Leino and Jonathan Ericsson to Grand Rapids.

://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ This morning's practice is underway and the good news is that Tomas Holmstrom is skating with the team. Holmstrom missed yesterday's practice with a banged-up foot -- the result of blocking a shot in Sunday's preseason finale. All active roster players are on the ice. Hossa-Datsyuk-Holmstrom Hudler-Zetterberg-Franzen Cleary-Filppula-Samuelsson Kopecky-Draper-Maltby Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Stuart Lebda-Lilja Quincey-Meech Osgood Conklin That should be the lineup for tomorrow's opener with Quincey and Meech scratched.

http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ Life on the bubble Kyle Quincey said that he's not sure what the future holds for him other than he has a 1:30 p.m. meeting with the Red Wings' brass. The defenseman was told not to skate at this morning's practice. He is healthy. There are reports that Quincey is being shopped around the league. "I wish I knew something else," said Quincey. "I'm just ready for a new challenge or if I stay here, I'm ready for that challenge. I don't know anything." Ville Leino and Jonathan Ericsson -- two more bubble players -- did practice this morning, but both said they don't know where they'll be after the 3 p.m. roster deadline tomorrow. Ericsson said that if he had to guess, he'd be in Grand Rapids. Darren McCarty does know that he'll be in Detroit past tomorrow's roster deadline. But he doesn't know when his groin will be well enough to allow him to skate. McCarty will start the season on injured reserve. After he comes off that list, McCarty is hopeful about his chances of making the roster. "I'm still in the mix," said McCarty. General manager Ken Holland will hold a 2 p.m. press conference today.

http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ Downey's reaction Forward Aaron Downey was put on 24-hour waivers. Here's a few things he said as he left JLA this morning ... "If I've got to go down to Grand Rapids, I go down to Grand Rapids. Whatever happens, happens." "Business is business. I know I had a good camp." "I feel like I'm a top-five enforcer in the game."

Update: Tuesday morning practice UPDATE: Darren Helm has been sent to Grand Rapids and Aaron Downey has been put on waivers to be reassigned. ---

http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ Tuesday morning practice There's no official roster announcement yet, but here's who's on the ice right now for this morning's practice ... Leino-Datsyuk-Hossa Franzen-Zetterberg-Hudler Cleary-Filppula-Samuelsson Kopecky-Draper-Maltby Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Stuart Lebda-Lilja Meech-Ericsson Osgood Conklin Obviously that's more dollars on the ice than fits under the cap. But the exclusion of Kyle Quincey, Aaron Downey, Darren McCarty and Darren Helm are of note. Tomas Holmstrom is not on the ice. He missed some action late in the preseason with a banged up knee, but he did play in Sunday's preseason finale.

Obviously that's more dollars on the ice than fits under the cap. But the exclusion of Kyle Quincey, Aaron Downey, Darren McCarty and Darren Helm are of note.

http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ Tuesday morning practice There's no official roster announcement yet, but here's who's on the ice right now for this morning's practice ... Leino-Datsyuk-Hossa Franzen-Zetterberg-Hudler Cleary-Filppula-Samuelsson Kopecky-Draper-Maltby Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Stuart Lebda-Lilja Meech-Ericsson Osgood Conklin Obviously that's more dollars on the ice than fits under the cap. But the exclusion of Kyle Quincey, Aaron Downey, Darren McCarty and Darren Helm are of note. Tomas Holmstrom is not on the ice. He missed some action late in the preseason with a banged up knee, but he did play in Sunday's preseason finale. I'll post more when I find out.

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/ Holmstrom being cautious with sore knee by Ansar Khan Friday October 03, 2008, 12:26 PM Update from Friday's morning skate: Tomas Holmstrom won't play in tonight's preseason game against Toronto at Joe Louis Arena due to a sore left knee. He hopes to practice Saturday and play in Sunday's preseason finale vs. Buffalo. "Better today, it was sore the other day,'' Holmstrom said. "Just normal during preseason, sometime you get fluid in it and need to rest. Better to (rest) it now than have a setback in a couple of days.''