News: Chicago Blackhawks forward Viktor Stalberg worked outside of the top four lines in practice once again Friday, and he said coach Joel Quenneville wants him "to produce more and be more effective." [+]
Impact: Stalberg was benched for Game 1 and Quenneville declined to say if he would play on Saturday. The speedy Stalberg had nine goals and 14 assists in 47 games this season. He has one goal and three assists in 18 career postseason contests. ( STATS - Fri. May 17, 2013) |
News: Stalberg may not play in Saturday's Game 2 against the Red Wings, as Coach Joel Quenneville said "we'll see" when asked if he would be in the lineup. [+]
Impact: Stalberg was a healthy scratch in Game 1 of the series and Quenneville has not disclosed his rationale for the decision. The two reportedly got into a verbal altercation regarding playing time, but Quenneville insisted the incident had nothing to do with his benching. In five first round games against the Wild, Stalberg recorded just one point. ( RotoWire - Fri. May 17, 2013) |
News: Keith missed practice Friday but Coach Joel Quenneville said he is "fine" and is expected to play Saturday, the team's official Twitter account reports. [+]
Impact: Keith, along with Michal Handzus, are simply sitting out to rest in preparation for Saturday's Game 2. ( RotoWire - Fri. May 17, 2013) |
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News: Miller (hand) could rejoin the lineup for Saturday's Game 2, the Detroit Free Press reports. [+]
Impact: Miller's four-week recovery timetable for his thumb injury has now ended, and although he expressed the injured digit wasn't quite 100 percent, he believes he can play through any minor pain that might exist. Miller's return would add some speed to the lineup and aid the team's penalty kill. ( RotoWire - Fri. May 17, 2013) |
News: Howard (hamstring) will start Game 1 against the Blackhawks on Wednesday. [+]
Impact: Howard has been dealing with a hamstring issue lately, but has played well despite it. He finished the first round with a mediocre save percentage of .911 and a 2.74 GAA, but got better as the series went on, winning three of the final four games to help the Wings advance. ( RotoWire - Wed. May 15, 2013) |
News: Samuelsson (shoulder) will not play in Wednesday's Game 1 against the Blackhawks, ESPN Chicago reports. [+]
Impact: Although Samuelsson missed most of the regular season due to injury, he managed to tally two points over five games in the first round series against Anaheim. Once healthy, he'll have a chance at working his way back into the Red Wings' line rotations. ( RotoWire - Wed. May 15, 2013) |
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