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Lashoff in for White.
Lashoff was scratched in Monday's game vs. Colorado but will re-enter the lineup tonight vs. Phoenix. He has a goal and four assists in 30 games this season.
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Lashoff being sent down to Grand Rapids.
Lashoff is being sent down to clear roster space for Danny DeKeyser. It was likely going to be Gustav Nyquist but with the injury to Henrik Zetterberg, Nyquist will need to be in the lineup tomorrow.
Wings sign Defenseman Brian Lashoff to a 3-year extension.
Lashoff was not expected to play in the NHL this season but with all the injuries to the Red Wings blueline he was forced into the lineup and has played well. Lashoff is playing close to 19 minutes a game on average and has recorded one goal and two assists in 16 games so far.
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Lashoff back in, Kindl out.
Lashoff played well while he was filling in on a banged up Red Wings blueline. He has been a healthy scratch since Jan. 27 but will re-enter the lineup tonight for Jakub Kindl.
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Babcock said Lashoff is sitting out tonight to make room for Kindl.
Lashoff has played well for the Wings but won't be fantasy relevant until he can stay in the lineup.
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DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings assigned eight players today to the Grand Rapids Griffins: forwards Chris Conner, Joakim Andersson and Landon Ferraro; defensemen Doug Janik, Garnet Exelby and Brian Lashoff; and goaltenders Joey MacDonald and Jordan Pearce.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.