Kirk Maltby

Chris Osgood lounged on his day off, watching the Detroit Tigers, Tiger Woods and basketball when he wasn't taking a 2 1/2-hour nap. "I'm banking some sleep here," Detroit's goaltender said Monday. Osgood and the Red Wings hope the much-needed break — after playing eight times in 16 days — gives them a boost to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals. Detroit defenseman Brad Stuart took advantage of Sunday, a rare day away from a rink, to catch up on laundry. It didn't take Stuart long to get back into the swing of things, shoving ... Read Full Story

Let’s assume for a second that Kirk Maltby could, if necessary, play tonite..even with the Charley Horse.  If that’s the case?  When’s the last time we saw both he and Kris Draper as healthy scratches?  I could do the research on that, but my left temple hurts.  Me? I have no idea why Eaves (or May for that matter) is in there instead of Draper.  But I’m sure Uncle Mike has his reasons.  Meanwhile…we’re all looking forward to seeing Darren Helm’s season debut. Khan(!) “It’s been a long time,’’ Helm said. “I didn’t get expect to get hurt in camp, but it happens and ... Read Full Story

Bertuzzi's last fight was last March against Rostislav Klesla, it was one of two fights he had last season. Related posts: Blue Jackets begin season 2-0 for first time Chris McCosky: Red Wings counting on Jonathan Ericsson Chris McCosky: Wings veteran Kirk Maltby, 36, isn’t ready to step aside Chris McCosky: Red Wings’ offense is productive so far Chris McCosky: Swedish opener makes no sense for the NHL Read Full Story

Quick update from HSBC Arena in Buffalo: Darren Helm, who has been out four weeks with a sprained AC joint, will return to the lineup tonight. He'll center a line with Brad May and Patrick Eaves. That means Kris Draper and Kirk Maltby are healthy scratches. Related posts: Eaves to play tonight for Wings Ground To A Halt: Draper, Maltby Both Sitting Wings’ Helm may return tonight in Buffalo Red Wings forward Helm might return tonight Helm Nears Comeback, Osgood to Start Again Read Full Story

You're asking for trouble if you have to give up two goals or fewer in order to win these days, but the Red Wings don't seem overly concerned about it. Related posts: Chris McCosky: Sweden loves the Wings, but this trip was a bad idea Chris McCosky: Red Wings counting on Jonathan Ericsson Chris McCosky: Wings veteran Kirk Maltby, 36, isn’t ready to step aside Chris McCosky: Swedish opener makes no sense for the NHL Chris McCosky: Jimmy Howard looking for redemption Read Full Story