The Detroit Red Wings have announced a roster update, recalling defenseman Simon Edvinsson from the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins. Concurrently, goaltender Alex Lyon has been placed on injured reserve, with the designation retroactive to December 16. Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks have provided an update on the condition of their star rookie Leo Carlsson, who suffered a sprained right MCL against Calgary on Thursday. The initial prognosis for Carlsson, who has been diagnosed with a grade 1 MCL tear, is optimistic, as the injury is not expected to be season-ending and he is anticipated to miss 4-6 weeks of play. Additionally, Radko Gudas of the Ducks suffered a lower-body injury in the same game and is currently unavailable, with a reassessment scheduled following the Holiday Break. Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde has confirmed that Michael Hutchinson will make his debut for the team, and Edvinsson will also make his season debut, replacing Justin Holl who is out. The Ducks are now faced with the challenge of adjusting their lineup in Carlsson's absence over the next month.
Ducks' rookie No. 2 pick Leo Carlsson out 4-6 weeks https://t.co/FbJp85qmY2 https://t.co/dVaM4TsBSq
Ducks rookie star Leo Carlsson out 4-6 weeks with MCL sprain: How Anaheim replaces him ⤵️ https://t.co/AejaaD6Zn2
Quick piece on Leo Carlsson's more promising timeline and the @AnaheimDucks adjusting without him over the next month of action. https://t.co/24pbhdh7eU
The #NHLDucks announce that Leo Carlsson will be out four to six weeks with a sprained right MCL. Positive news given how that looked.
Injury Updates: Leo Carlsson suffered a sprained right MCL Thursday vs. Calgary. He is expected to be out of the lineup approximately 4-6 weeks. Radko Gudas suffered a lower-body injury Thursday and is unavailable tonight. He will be reassessed following the Holiday Break.…
Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde confirms: Michael Hutchinson to make Red Wings debut D Simon Edvinsson will make season debut; D Justin Holl is out.
#NHLDucks Leo Carlsson has a grade 1 MCL tear and will miss 4-6 weeks, per @sjobergh. #FlyTogether
Sounds like #NHLDucks are still working on a definitive timeline to return, but initial prognosis is good news. Star rookie Leo Carlsson’s injury is not believed to be season ending. More to come.
UPDATE: The #RedWings today recalled defenseman Simon Edvinsson from the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Additionally, the #RedWings have placed goaltender Alex Lyon on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 16. https://t.co/KzZhIW7y5k