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

Todd McLellan gave an update before leaving for the Detroit Red Wings next game against the Edmonton Oilers. Every team experiences injuries. No team is immune to the injury bug, including the Detroit Red Wings. It's rare for a team to go through an entire season without missing at least one player for an extended period of time.

Misses practice Tuesday

According to Helene St. James, Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (illness) remained sidelined during Tuesday's practice. The 33-year-old could not play on Monday evening against the Anaheim Ducks and could be in danger of missing their next contest on Thursday evening against the

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.

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

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?

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

Questionable for Monday

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?

Lucas Raymond is a big reason the Detroit Red Wings are doing so well, and Patrick Kane may soon rejoin the lineup.