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Brad Stuart probable with flu tonight
Sounds like Stuart will miss a game at most. The veteran has four goals and 11 points in 53 games. Expect Jakub Kindl to replace him in the lineup.
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Brad Stuart (sore knee) says he's good to go for tonight's game against Montreal.
Sounds like Stuart will continue absorbing bumps and bruises. The veteran has four goals and nine points through 49 games.
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Babcock said Stuart will play in Montreal. He bumped his knee last night
Sounds like Stuart will contineu absorbing bumps and bruises. The veteran has four goals and nine points through 49 games. If he can't play, look for Jakub Kindl to get back into the lineup.
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Stuart, Ericsson flip-flop.
Stuart moves back into the top four after a brief stint on the third pairing. He has three goals and five points through 28 games.
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This just in: #RedWings Stuart is playing.
Stuart is playing tonight so start him if you got him.
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Babcock said Stuart and Franzen are gametime decisions. Not sure what is up w/Stuart.
If Stuart can't lace them up tonight he will give way to rookie Brendan Smith. Stuart has added three goals and four points in 19 games.
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Mark Stuart IS skating
Stuart drew back in against the Rangers and is likely to play tonight. More importantly than his production -- 1 G, 3A, -1 -- Stuart helps lead the young blue line.
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Defenseman Brad Stuart didn't practice due to a sore groin but said he'll play Saturday.
Just a maintenance day for Stuart. If he was unable to play, the Red Wings would need to call up another defenseman, effectively sending down Brendan Smith.
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But Stuart has recovered quickly and will be in the lineup tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Joe Louis Arena (7:30, Fox Sports Detroit).
Great news for those invested in Stuart. Last season he scored three goals and 20 points while playing primarily next to Nicklas Lidstrom. He figures to play alongside Niklas Kronwall to begin the season.
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Brad Stuart (groin) skated today and, though he won't play this weekend, appears on course to return for the season opener.
Stuart likely will be held out as to prevent any further injury. Last season he scored three goals and 20 points while playing primarily next to Nicklas Lidstrom. He figures to play alongside Niklas Kronwall to begin the season. Should he not be healthy for the season opener, look for younster Brendan Smith to take his spot.
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Brad Stuart (groin) skated today and, though he won't play this weekend, appears on course to return for the season opener.
Stuart likely will be held out as to prevent any further injury. Last season he scored three goals and 20 points while playing primarily next to Nicklas Lidstrom. He figures to play alongside Niklas Kronwall to begin the season. Should he not be healthy for the season opener, look for younster Brendan Smith to take his spot.
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Holland said Stuart might skate on Thursday but will sit out all three preseason games this weekend as a precaution.
Stuart likely will be held out as to prevent any further injury. Last season he scored three goals and 20 points while playing primarily next to Nicklas Lidstrom. He figures to play alongside Niklas Kronwall to begin the season. Should he not be healthy for the season opener, look for younster Brendan Smith to take his spot.