http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/Hockey Notes, News and QuotesenThu, 08 May 2008 13:14:31 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noHockey Notes, News and Quotesredwingsinsiderhttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/G20bczb-8K8/update_your_rss_feeds.htmljrogers@mlive.com (Justin Rogers | MLive.com)Thu, 08 May 2008 13:14:31 PDTtag: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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/fyKQDXAIVbw/holmstrom_hopeful_for_this_wee.htmlUpdateAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:43:04 PDTtag: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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/xrfUSLIhDCc/hasek_will_start_sunday_vs_nas.htmlUpdateAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:53:49 PDTtag: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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/T22KsIh4tXo/samuelsson_groin_out_for_a_few.htmlUpdateAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:11:39 PDTtag: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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/KP3ODBHA9TE/hasek_flu_still_out_samuelsson.htmlUpdateAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:09:53 PDTtag: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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/yd63M2vD9P0/holland_mccarty_will_play_frid.htmlUpdateAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:49:44 PDTtag: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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/HxuZLGH90bw/saturday_practice_open_to_publ.htmlUpdateAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:50:04 PDTtag: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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/6ABBuoet1xU/holmstrom_to_undergo_further_t.htmlUpdateAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:40:34 PDTtag: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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/VMN2HbpjyaY/cleary_has_green_light_for_tue.htmlUpdateAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:25:58 PDTtag: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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/tUTbkZ7TM8Q/draper_back_in_lineup_drake_ou.htmlUpdateAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:43:53 PDTtag: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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/BCocMgHmxPw/stuart_out_rest_of_regular_sea.htmlBreaking NewsAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:47:12 PDTtag: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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/XKNCkua-JRY/osgood_to_start_on_wednesday_h.htmlUpdateAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:58:34 PDTtag: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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/M-TCCkxulHU/ritola_recalled_from_grand_rap.htmlUpdateAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:20:08 PDTtag: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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/Gi04aRM8o90/hasek_practices_hopes_to_retur.htmlUpdateAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:15:17 PDTtag: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://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/g62-A-jfBuQ/draper_out_with_slight_groin_t.htmlUpdateAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:36:55 PDTtag: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.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/lS1MmuA7H3Y/hasek_to_sit_out_with_sore_bac.htmlUpdateAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:36:23 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.796116 ]]>Update from Wednesday's practice: Dominik Hasek won't start against Dallas Thursday, as originally planned, due to a sore back, coach Mike Babcock said. Hasek left practice early but said it's nothing serious, he just needs a couple of days off....http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/hasek_to_sit_out_with_sore_bac.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/pR38VWEbe0E/wings_sign_cleary_for_5_years.htmlBreaking NewsAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:42:05 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.794362 ]]>The Red Wings have signed forward Dan Cleary to a five-year contract extension worth $2.8 million a season. Cleary, who was earning $675,000 this season, could have gotten a more lucrative deal as an unrestricted free agent on July 1....http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/wings_sign_cleary_for_5_years.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/DoqQrOR_DoI/holmstrom_will_rest_a_couple_o.htmlUpdateAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:45:28 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.792922 ]]>Update from Tuesday's morning skate: Tomas Holmstrom (abdominal strain) was back on the ice briefly but didn't feel good. "A little bit strain, so just rest a couple of days. I don't know more,'' Holmstrom said. "I tried to skate,...http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/holmstrom_will_rest_a_couple_o.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/J8FLtnBLzh0/chelios_says_wings_will_be_pla.htmlBreaking NewsAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:21:28 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.790545 ]]>Wings defenseman Chris Chelios claims the Wings will be playing the Rangers in that rumored outdoor game at Yankee Stadium next season. "I heard Detroit's playing,'' Chelios said after practice Monday. "Awesome, to be part of the last event at...http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/chelios_says_wings_will_be_pla.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/redwingsinsider/~3/NsiHTl2N7Wo/holmstrom_hopes_to_skate_tuesd.htmlUpdateAnsarK@aol.com (Ansar Khan)Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:26:43 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/redwingsinsider//1339.790457 ]]>Update from Monday's practice: Wings general manager Ken Holland said results from an ultrasound and MRI on Tomas Holmstrom's lower abdominal region were negative, showing no tears. "Assuming it's a bit of inflammation. See how he feels tomorrow,'' Holland said....http://blog.mlive.com/redwingsinsider/2008/03/holmstrom_hopes_to_skate_tuesd.htmlnonadult