News: Kindl scored his first career playoff goal, which stood as the eventual game-winner in Thursday's victory over Chicago. [+]
Impact: For a player who struggled at times to stay in the regular blue-line rotation last season, Kindl's emergence over the course of the year has been a huge boost to the Wings as they had to adjust to life without Nicklas Lidstrom heading up their blue-line corps this season. Although his offensive contributions are not elite, Kindl's expanded role put him on pace for a 26-point season if projected over a typical 82-game slate. ( RotoWire - Fri. May 24, 2013) |
News: Howard stopped all 28 shots he faced Thursday against Chicago in a winning effort. [+]
Impact: Corey Crawford played well at the other end, but the Wings were able to find the back of the net in the second period for the eventual game-winning tally before Daniel Cleary found an empty net in the final minute of the third period. Although the Wings have a 3-1 lead in the series, Howard needs to stay sharp with the return to Chicago for Game 5 on Saturday. ( RotoWire - Fri. May 24, 2013) |
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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News: Sutton has retired, ending a 15-year career beset by injuries. [+]
Impact: Sutton played in 676 NHL games, most recently with Edmonton in 2011-12. He also suited up for San Jose, Minnesota, Atlanta, the New York Islanders, Ottawa and Anaheim. Sutton scored 38 goals and 112 assists, had 1,134 hits, 1,164 blocked shots and 1,185 penalty minutes in his career. However, his physical style of play took its toll. Sutton had 12 surgeries for various injuries and he never played an entire season. He reached 60 games only three times. ( STATS - Wed. May 22, 2013) |
News: Sutton has retired from the NHL, according to the Edmonton Journal. [+]
Impact: Sutton has battled a multitude of injuries over the past couple of seasons which certainly played a big part in his decision to retire. He leaves the NHL having played in 676 games, and finishing with 38 goals, 112 assists, and 1,185 PIMs. ( RotoWire - Wed. May 22, 2013) |
News: Hemsky is not expected to be back in Edmonton next season, according to the Edmonton Journal. [+]
Impact: Hemsky is due to make $5 million next season and with his history on injuries and games missed it is unlikely the Oilers would want to pay him that amount. Problem is, neither will another team. The Oilers would probably have to eat a certain portion of the contract in order to deal him. ( RotoWire - Mon. May 20, 2013) |
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