Michigan First Credit Union Morning Skate Update
by Staff Writer / Detroit Red Wings
| Darren Helm will make his season debut tonight. |
| "I'm pretty nervous for this game...but I'm going to use that energy and just have fun."
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| "(Helm) has got to simplify his game and be a forechecker and keep under control emotionally." - Mike Babcock |
| "It's going to be great having Helmer back in the lineup...he can just use his speed, that's going to be key for us...create havoc, turnovers, and boost our penalty kill."
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| Helm will center the fourth line alongside Miller and Sammy. |
| Petr Mrazek will also be making his season debut and his
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| The Wings have placed Jonathan Ericsson on long-term injured reserve. He'll be eligible to return on Nov. 15. |
| Mikael Samuelsson is back in the lineup after being a
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| Patrick Eaves will be a healthy scratch. |
