Detroit Red Wings News

James van Riemsdyk(LW)|DET
Injury
Injury
James van Riemsdyk, who had been bothered by a groin pull, was a late addition to the ice at practice.

The Flyers expect JVR to play his best hockey on the top line alongside Jaromir Jagr and Claude Giroux. Last season the 22-year-old scored 21 goals and 40 points over 75 games. Look for him to approach 30 goals in his third professional year.

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CSN Philly 2011-10-02T15:04:53.000Z
James van Riemsdyk
James van Riemsdyk(LW)|DET
Injury
Injury
As far as van Riemsdyk is concerned, he will most likely be shut down for the final three preseason games as a precaution. “There’s a chance [van Riemsdyk] could play Saturday, but we’ll probably be a little more careful with that,” said Holmgren.

van Riemsdyk remains one of the team's long term investments which means they will play it safe with their budding power forward. Last season, the 22-year-old scored 21 goals and 40 points but showed his true strength in the playoffs. Expect a breakout performance from this top liner.

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PhiladelphiaFlyers.com 2011-09-27T17:23:05.000Z
James van Riemsdyk
Patrick Kane(RW)|DET
Injury
Injury
Two of the Chicago Blackhawks' most dynamic offensive players, Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa, will make their preseason debuts Wednesday night against the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center.

Kane should easily be 100 percent by the beginning of the season, hopefully adding center to his fantasy hockey resume. Draft accordingly, gamers.

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Chicago Tribune 2011-09-27T15:56:35.000Z
Patrick Kane
Ben Chiarot(D)|DET
Call up / Send down
Call up / Send down
Others sent to St. John's today: forwards John Albert, Akim Aliu, Kevin Clark, Mike Forney, Riley Holzapfel, Eric O'Dell, Shawn Weller and Shayne Wiebe, defencemen Ben Chiarot, Mark Flood, Arturs Kulda, Julian Melchiori, Travis Ramsey, Zach Redmond and Cody Sol plus goaltenders Chris Carrozzi, Peter Mannino and Edward Pasquale.

No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.

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Winnipeg Sun 2011-09-27T15:45:09.000Z
Ben Chiarot
Patrick Kane(RW)|DET
Injury
Injury
“I went to the doctor (Monday) and just another good day, kind of checked up and skated for the first time without the splint today, so things are moving pretty good right now,” said Kane, who still is working his way back from July left wrist surgery. “Don’t know if we’ll rush for Wednesday or not, but we’ll see.”

Interesting to see if the team "rushes" Kane back from his injury or continues to play it safe. Even more interesting is where he will play. Yesterday he practiced between wingers Andrew Brunette and Marian Hossa -- a troika of interest to say the least.

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The Daily Herald 2011-09-27T08:36:03.000Z
Patrick Kane
Patrick Kane(RW)|DET
Line Change
Line Change
"We might try Kane at center," Quenneville said. "He's been playing center throughout scrimmages and practices now. We'll see."

Kane has played center most of his career, so the transition should be natural. He scored 27 goals and 73 points in 73 games for the Blackhawks last season. Expect similar production this season even though he is still recovering from offseason surgery.

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Chicago Tribune 2011-09-26T15:39:39.000Z
Patrick Kane
Patrick Kane(RW)|DET
None
The winger will be limited as camp begins but still hopes to play in up to four of the Hawks' seven exhibitions. He says doctors have told him "for the start of the season, no question at all I'll be 100 percent."

Kane missing part of training camp and only a handful of exhibition games seems much better than all of training camp. Expect him to get going earlier in the year, and draft accordingly.

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Chicago Tribune 2011-09-16T09:59:39.000Z
Patrick Kane
Patrick Kane(RW)|DET
None
The winger will be limited as camp begins but still hopes to play in up to four of the Hawks' seven exhibitions. He says doctors have told him "for the start of the season, no question at all I'll be 100 percent."

Kane missing part of training camp and only a handful of exhibition games seems much better than all of training camp. Expect him to get going earlier in the year, and draft accordingly.

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Chicago Tribune 2011-09-16T09:45:30.000Z
Patrick Kane