Detroit Red Wings Notes And Quotes
--The Red Wings signed center Cory Emmerton, their top pick in the 2006 entry draft (42nd overall, second round) to a three-year, $1.6 million contract, according to Booth Newspapers. Emmerton must earn a roster spot next season in training camp or risk being claimed on waivers. He has improved in each of his three seasons with Grand Rapids (AHL).
--After reviewing Todd Bertuzzi's hit on Chicago's Ryan Johnson on Monday, NHL vice president of operations Colin Campbell determined it did not warrant a suspension. Bertuzzi received a five-minute penalty for elbowing and was ejected from the game at 5:17 of the first period. Bertuzzi went to the Blackhawks dressing room to apologize to Johnson, who said the hit was not malicious.
--Wednesday's 10-3 loss to St. Louis marked the most goals the Wings have allowed since a 10-3 defeat at Los Angeles on Oct. 9, 1993. It was the first time they have given up eight goals through two periods since March 14, 1986, in a 12-3 loss to Edmonton.
--The Wings wrapped up a five-game homestand with a 1-2-2 record. They are 10-12-4 in their last 26 home games.
QUOTE TO NOTE
"There weren't many battles we won in the D-zone. They had an open guy every time out front and capitalized on their opportunity. It seemed our D were coming back our way all night long." -- Wings goaltender Joey MacDonald.
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