News: Helm (back) will not return during the Red Wings' second round series against the Blackhawks but hasn't given up hope of coming back later on if the team advances, MLive.com reports. [+]
Impact: A setback with Helm's injury, suffered two-and-a-half weeks ago in practice, led the Wings to decide to give the 26-year-old an extended rest. He said he feels pretty good and thinks he could get onto the ice right now, but added that that method hasn't worked for him so they're trying a new approach. Also, Helm said there has not been any discussion of having the back operated on this summer. ( RotoWire - Wed. May 22, 2013) |
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Joakim Andersson (DET - Center)
News: Andersson picked up an assist against the Blackhawks in Game 3 on Monday. He also was a plus-1 and had two penalty minutes. [+]
Impact: Andersson, a rookie with limited NHL experience, has tallied assists in back-to-back games, giving him four in 10 playoff contests. ( RotoWire - Mon. May 20, 2013) |
News: Howard turned aside 39 of the 40 shots he faced in a Game 3 win over the Blackhawks on Monday. [+]
Impact: The Wings now have a 2-1 lead in the series, and Howard has only let in one goal in each of Detroit's last two games. ( RotoWire - Mon. May 20, 2013) |
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News: Wilson is expected to miss 4-6 months after undergoing stabilization surgery on his left shoulder last week, according to Reuters. [+]
Impact: Wilson had 19 points in 25 games before undergoing a similar procedure - on his right shoulder - in April. Given the new timeframe for his expected recovery, it's questionable whether he will be available for the start of the season come October. ( RotoWire - Mon. May 13, 2013) |
News: Rinne has had arthroscopic surgery on his left hip and will need approximately four months to recover. Nashville Predators general manager David Poile said Thursday that Rinne had surgery Wednesday to correct a situation team officials were aware of last year resulting from the wear and tear from playing goaltender. [+]
Impact: Rinne tied for second in the NHL with 43 appearances in the lockout-shortened season, tied for fourth with 42 starts and ranked sixth in minutes played (2,443:46). The 6-foot-5, 204-pound Finn tied for the NHL-lead with five shutouts. Poile says they hope Rinne is ready by training camp. The general manager says Tim Thomas had the operation and won the Vezina Trophy with the Bruins taking the Stanley Cup the following year. ( STATS - Thu. May 9, 2013) |
News: Rinne has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left hip, Joshua Cooper of The Tennessean reports. [+]
Impact: Rinne's recovery is estimated at four months, a timetable which would put him on track to be ready for next season, barring any setbacks. ( RotoWire - Thu. May 9, 2013) |
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