http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/News, notes, and quotes from Booth Newspapers Detroit Red Wings beat writer Ansar Khan.enThu, 08 May 2008 15:14:31 -0500Movable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noNews, notes, and quotes from Booth Newspapers Detroit Red Wings beat writer Ansar Khan.1515506http://www.feedburner.comhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/262194047/update_your_rss_feeds.htmlMLive.com staffThu, 08 May 2008 15:14:31 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.845150 ]]>This blog has moved. The Red Wings Insider is now a part of MLive's Detroit Red Wings page. Please look for Ansar Khan's blog entries at http://www.mlive.com/redwings. If you are subscribed to the RSS feed from this blog you'll want...http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/04/update_your_rss_feeds.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/261353599/holmstrom_hopeful_for_this_wee.htmlUpdateAnsar Khan | Red Wings InsiderMon, 31 Mar 2008 13:43:04 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.841280 ]]>Update from Monday's practice: Tomas Holmstrom skated during the optional practice and was extremely optimistic that he'll be able to play this week. The cortisone shot he had on Friday is working well. "We'll see, Wednesday or Thursday. I don't...http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/holmstrom_hopeful_for_this_wee.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/260331322/hasek_will_start_sunday_vs_nas.htmlUpdateAnsar KhanSat, 29 Mar 2008 12:53:49 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.838449 ]]>Update from Saturday's practice: Dominik Hasek has fully recovered from the flu, practiced for an extra 15-20 minutes and will start Sunday against Nashville. Jimmy Howard was reassigned to Grand Rapids. Coach Mike Babcock said Aaron Downey will return to...http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/hasek_will_start_sunday_vs_nas.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/259712660/samuelsson_groin_out_for_a_few.htmlUpdateAnsar KhanFri, 28 Mar 2008 11:11:39 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.836144 ]]>Update from Friday's morning skate: Tests on Mikael Samuelsson's groin revealed no tears, damage or other problems, coach Mike Babcock said. Considering groin injuries usually take 10 days to two weeks to recover from, Samuelsson might be out the rest...http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/samuelsson_groin_out_for_a_few.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/259114748/hasek_flu_still_out_samuelsson.htmlUpdateAnsar KhanThu, 27 Mar 2008 12:09:53 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.833508 ]]>Update from Thursday's practice: Dominik Hasek was not around, still bothered by the flu, and won't play Friday against St. Louis. Chris Osgood will start, and Jimmy Howard was recalled from Grand Rapids. Tomas Holmstrom (strained abdominal muscles) skated for...http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/hasek_flu_still_out_samuelsson.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/258635510/holland_mccarty_will_play_frid.htmlUpdateAnsar KhanWed, 26 Mar 2008 18:49:44 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.831729 ]]>Wings general manager Ken Holland said forward Darren McCarty, out the last three weeks with broken ribs, will make his Red Wings season debut Friday at home against St. Louis. "He told me he's ready to go. I expect to...http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/holland_mccarty_will_play_frid.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/258516985/saturday_practice_open_to_publ.htmlUpdateAnsar KhanWed, 26 Mar 2008 14:50:04 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.831005 ]]>The Wings are holding an open practice on Saturday to benefit inner city youth hockey. Here's the release from the club: The Detroit Red Wings today announced the team will hold an open practice for fans Saturday, March 29. Fans...http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/saturday_practice_open_to_publ.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/257800743/holmstrom_to_undergo_further_t.htmlUpdateAnsar KhanTue, 25 Mar 2008 12:40:34 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.827636 ]]>Update from the morning skate in St. Louis: Tomas Holmstrom (abdominal strain) didn't skate, spending some time on the stationary bike. He'll undergo more tests Wednesday (ultrasound, MRI) after experiencing a setback late in Monday's practice. "I thought I could...http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/holmstrom_to_undergo_further_t.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/257181896/cleary_has_green_light_for_tue.htmlUpdateAnsar KhanMon, 24 Mar 2008 21:25:58 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.824830 ]]>Update from Monday's practice: Tomas Holmstrom (strained lower abdominal muscles) suffered a bit of a setback, leaving the ice before the end of practice, and isn't sure when he'll return. "I felt a little bit sore today, so that wasn't...http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/cleary_has_green_light_for_tue.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/256120814/draper_back_in_lineup_drake_ou.htmlUpdateAnsar KhanSat, 22 Mar 2008 13:43:53 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.821741 ]]>Update from the morning skate in Columbus: Kris Draper will return to the lineup tonight, after missing five games with a slightly torn groin muscle. He'll replace Dallas Drake, who's out with a sore chest. No other lineup changes. Dominik...http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/draper_back_in_lineup_drake_ou.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/255014136/stuart_out_rest_of_regular_sea.htmlBreaking NewsAnsar KhanThu, 20 Mar 2008 20:47:12 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.816300 ]]> AP PhotoNewly-acquired defenseman Brad Stuart will miss the rest of the regular season, at least. Update from the morning skate in Nashville: Defenseman Brad Stuart is out for the rest of the regular season, and possibly the start of...http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/stuart_out_rest_of_regular_sea.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/253747926/osgood_to_start_on_wednesday_h.htmlUpdateAnsar KhanTue, 18 Mar 2008 11:58:34 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.810366 ]]>Update from Tuesday's practice: Chris Osgood will start in goal Wednesday at home against Columbus and Dominik Hasek will start the next night in Nashville. Darren Helm was recalled from Grand Rapids because Kris Draper (groin) isn't ready to play....http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/osgood_to_start_on_wednesday_h.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/252041654/ritola_recalled_from_grand_rap.htmlUpdateAnsar KhanSat, 15 Mar 2008 15:20:08 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.804493 ]]>Left wing Mattias Ritola played 4:29 Saturday in his NHL debut after being recalled earlier in the day from Grand Rapids to replace Aaron Downey, who had the flu. Ritola headed back to the Griffins after the game, where he...http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/ritola_recalled_from_grand_rap.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/251533122/hasek_practices_hopes_to_retur.htmlUpdateAnsar KhanFri, 14 Mar 2008 14:15:17 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.802441 ]]>Update from Friday's practice: Dominik Hasek (sore back) practiced, going out 20 minutes before the team and working out with the team for about 25 minutes. "Feeling good, very good I would say,'' Hasek said. "Big progress compared to two...http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/hasek_practices_hopes_to_retur.htmlhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/250835326/draper_out_with_slight_groin_t.htmlUpdateAnsar KhanThu, 13 Mar 2008 14:36:55 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.798942 ]]>Update from Thursday's morning skate: Kris Draper will miss at least the next three games becuase of a slightly torn groin muscle. Darren Helm was recalled from Grand Rapids and will make his NHL debut tonight against Dallas. Darren McCarty...http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/draper_out_with_slight_groin_t.htmlnonadult