Daley left midway through the Red Wings home-opening win and did not return. Head coach Jeff Blashill told reporters post-game that Daley won’t play Tuesday vs. the Ducks and then the Red Wings acquired Alex Biega from the Canucks, suggesting that Daley could miss an extended period of time. Expect a more detailed injury report to be released prior to Tuesday’s contest.
Daley missed the last two games with an upper-body injury but will replace Mike Green (virus) on Tuesday. Daley has scored just two goals with five assists (seven points) in 38 games this season.
Daley suffered the injury during Monday’s morning skate and is expected to miss at least three weeks. With Daley out, the Red Wings will likely recall a defenseman prior to Wednesday’s game but Luke Witkowski skated in his spot on Tuesday.
Daley has missed the last five games with a lower-body injury but will draw back into the lineup vs. the Kings. Offensively, it has been quiet year for Daley, picking up just five points (1G / 4A) in 21 games. He’s expected to replace Luke Witkowski in the lineup.
Daley was forced to leave Wednesday’s game vs. St. Louis and will miss Saturday’s game in Boston. Daley is day-to-day and is expected to be replaced by Christoffer Ehn as the Red Wings go back to 12 forwards and six defensemen.
Daley was injured early in Monday’s game in Los Angeles and missed Tuesday’s game in Anaheim. The veteran defenseman has been ruled out of Thursday’s game vs. the Maple Leafs and Saturday’s game in Boston. Libor Sulak and Joe Hicketts will remain in the lineup with both Daley and Jonathan Ericsson out.
Daley battled a lower-body injury towards the end of training camp but was back on the ice for Wednesday’s practice, where he skated on the second pair and top power-play unit. With Mike Green out to start the season, Daley should see plenty of power-play time for the Red Wings.
Eriksson suffered a bone bruise while blocking a shot in last Tuesday’s preseason opener against the Oilers. The Canucks originally labeled Eriksson as “week-to-week,” but the Swedish winger was back on the ice for Monday’s morning skate. The veteran should be ready for the start of the 2019 regular season.
Daley was forced to leave Saturday’s game vs. the Hurricanes with a lower-body injury and won’t be available for the Red Wings’ back-to-back to start the week. Joe Hicketts has been recalled from Grand Rapids (AHL) and will make his NHL debut in Daley’s spot on Monday.
