Rafalski out with a groin injury; Quincey called up

[Grittzkey 1]

Well with all of this diversity, you can really see how they pull themselves together. Being a champion is more than winning.

Adversity

[Guest Agalloch]

Will the Wings ever win another game? Sure isn't looking like it.

[frederick9125 0]

he still has a two way contract also so wouldn't have to clear. beleive his contract is up this year tho....

www.nhlnumbers.com

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

Rafalski injured? DAMN YOU BETTMAN!!!

Yeah, this does have his stench all over it. Clearly he doesn't want to see us win another Cup.

[therock48880 14]

I'm not glad he's hurt, but at least now there's a reason for his recent play. I'd rather have him be injured now than in a couple months.

[jim3033 1]

Wow, these guys are dropping like flies. Hope everyone else is healthy.

[Guest octopusdank]

ALRIGHT the quincinator is coming up. hopefully he shines so he can get more time up here. glad ralf isnt hurt, just being cautious. someone needs to post a pic of his hair, is it homer simpson like?? anyways heres what id like to see, i know its stupid but, what the hell? it can be an experimental game, with howard starting

lids-cheli

lebda-meech

lilja-quincey

is that asking for trouble??

[heinz57 11]

Why do the players we need the most keep getting injured?

great, when I get Griffins tickets, half their team goes up to Detroit

Stop getting Griffins tickets

[Guest Crymson]

This is where it's nice to have an enormous lead on everyone else in the league.

All we need is to be one point ahead of every other team in the league, and we'll have 1st seed throughout the playoffs. That's all that matters, and we've a big-enough cushion to do just that easily.

[YoungGuns1340 1]

Wow. That is one UGLY defense. Lidstrom, and a bunch of 5-7 Dmen.

Well, folks. Nows the time we get a look at EXACTLY what our defense would look like if we have our #2 and #3 Dmen out for the playoffs again. Enjoy.

[Hockeytown Red Wings 245]

I think Rafalski got hurt on Anaheim's third goal Saturday. Oh, that was just his pride.

Seriously though, tough break, Raf better be healthy for the playoffs.

[96warrior 11]

Hopefully some good news:

http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/

Rafalski out

A strained groin will keep defenseman Brian Rafalski out of the lineup Friday against Columbus. Detroit has called up Kyle Quincey to replace Rafalski in the lineup, according to Chuck Pleiness of The Macomb Daily who was at today's practice.

Also, defenseman Niklas Kronwall (strained shoulder) said that he's hoping for a return to the lineup on Sunday in Dallas.

[Guest octopusdank]

Hopefully some good news:

http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/

Rafalski out

A strained groin will keep defenseman Brian Rafalski out of the lineup Friday against Columbus. Detroit has called up Kyle Quincey to replace Rafalski in the lineup, according to Chuck Pleiness of The Macomb Daily who was at today's practice.

Also, defenseman Niklas Kronwall (strained shoulder) said that he's hoping for a return to the lineup on Sunday in Dallas.

NICE that game will be on TV so i hope kronner is back!! he'll be hungry

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

I'd rather Kronner sit out..... last year against Dallas, what happened? He got injured. Just, I dunno, superstious.

[Yzerfan1999 81]

That blows...but oh well, I am really high on Quincey - I think he has great potential.

[Doggy 130]

Oh no, we're never gonna break that record.

[redwingfan19 293]

I have no problem with Quincey being called up. I am now actually looking forward to this game. These guys are our future after all. We still have lids and it will be good for these guy to play in some meaningless games.

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

Wow. That is one UGLY defense. Lidstrom, and a bunch of 5-7 Dmen.

Well, folks. Nows the time we get a look at EXACTLY what our defense would look like if we have our #2 and #3 Dmen out for the playoffs again. Enjoy.

True Enough.

But I'm sure they get the SO tomorrow, thus confirming the need for a scoring Winger more than a big shutdown defenseman.

[Guest octopusdank]

True Enough.

But I'm sure they get the SO tomorrow, thus confirming the need for a scoring Winger more than a big shutdown defenseman.

columbus? jeez i hope not

[Andy Pred 48 337]

This is just some showcasing stunt by the Wings. The Jax have some players that the Wings are

interested in and there giving the Jax a look at who they are willing to offer in a trade. Makes sense

all round really. Jan Hejda and Feds will cost us some prospects you know.

[PenaltyShot 96 521]

Well at least it's not a broken jaw, sounds like he will be back in a game or two. He is just giving the young guys a chance to play in the big league. Quincey held his own in the playoffs, I am not really worried about him. As long as we have Lidstrom *knock on wood* we are solid.

And Kronner will be back soon too. We are just fine.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Jan Hejda and Feds will cost us some prospects you know.

Your kidding right? Those guys together are worth like, at most a 3rd round pick.

[lfd250 1]

I have to agree with above. I think this is a marketing move. See what he can do. I don't think it's just for Columbus.

[puckbags 863]

This big lead we have built has put us in a very good position for times like these. We don't have to take the slightest chance on any of our guys who are a little banged up. Rafalski and Dom can rest until they are ready to return. I'm pretty sure if we were in the race for a playoff spot these guy's might be playing hurt. Rest em now..get em healthy and make sure they are ready to go for the last 15 games and playoffs.

[wingnut40 176]

1. F word.

2. Glad Quincey gets to play. He's better than Meech IMO.

3. They better win tomorrow or I'll take a toaster bath.

4. Glad we have such an epic lead to help us when our guys start dying