The immediate status report on Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen is that his departure from Saturday's game looked worse that it was.

Patrick Kane is dealing with an upper body injury, and the Detroit Red Wings hope Vladimir Tarasenko can ameliorate that loss.

Detroit prospect Red Savage’s Michigan State season has been ended by an upper body injury. The  only question now is what comes next for Savage. Will he sign with the Red Wings or wait until Aug. 15 and become an unrestricted free agent?

Misses practice Tuesday

The Red Wings are struggling for offense these days and the team didn't get news Thursday that'll necessarily help that matter.

Tarasenko will miss his second game of the season. He was deemed questionable heading into the contest, so he might be able to suit up for Thursday's road game in Edmonton. Dominik Shine will draw into the lineup and make his NHL debut Monday.

Veteran forward Andrew Copp said the Detroit Red Wings have a togetherness they lacked before head coach Todd McLellan was hired in late December.

The Red Wings aren't shaping up as an obvious buyer or seller at this year's deadline. But can they use it to look ahead to next season?

The Red Wings practiced at Little Caesars Arena’s BELFOR Training Center on Wednesday morning before departing for Edmonton. Patrick Kane (upper body) and Vladimir Tarasenko (illness) both participated, but J.T. Compher (upper body) and Jeff Petry (undisclosed) did not.

The Detroit Red Wings have longed for Vladimir Tarasenko to be a force on offense, waiting for more than half a season. With Patrick Kane day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Tarasenko will now ...

The Detroit Red Wings banked ... I have no idea." Tarasenko came right back and finished the game. SATURDAY'S ACTION: Red Wings unplug Tampa Bay Lightning attack in 2-0 shutout It was a result ...