Red Wing crease crasher Thomas Holmstrom is slated to have hernia surgery and expected to miss three to five weeks. Red Wing doctors reported a small tear in his groin. Holmstrom expects to return to the Red Wing line-up with approx. 10 games remaining in the season. This loss will impact the teams first line power play, but placing Homer on Long Term Injured reserve will free up some cap room to call up one of the many talented players Detroit has in the minors. I'd assume they'll move Franzen up to cause havoc in front of opposing goaltenders for the first PP, and promote Thomas Kopecky as the second Power Play screener.
We'll see how the team responds to this loss.
- UPDATE -
Speaking of Franzen, I'm seeing reports that a contract extension might be nearing completion. Numbers have not been released or discussed, but with Hank signing for 6 Million per season, it does leave a glimmer of hope Kenny Holland can sign all 3 of the Wings big free agents before the off season.
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