Justin Abdelkader News
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Detroit Red Wings
Justin Abdelkader suspended for 2 games.
Abdelkader who was playing on the Red Wings top line with Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk will miss games 4 and 5 because of his hit on Toni Lydman.
May 6, 2013, 10:35 a.m.
As expected, the Detroit Red Wings’ Justin Abdelkader will have a hearing with the league later Sunday, according to the NHL’s department of player safety.
The hearing, scheduled for 4 p.m. EST, comes after Abdelkader’s hit on Ducks defenseman Toni Lydman late in the second period of Game 3 on Saturday. Abdelkader received a five-minute major penalty for charging and an automatic game misconduct at 15:11. A woozy Lydman left the game and did not return.
May 5, 2013, 1:20 p.m.
Babcock said Abdelkader will start on line with Datsyuk and Franzen but that Nyquist will play up there too.
Abdelkader has been playing with Datsyuk lately and he will stay there at least for the start of the game. Even though he is playing with one of the best players in the NHL he still only has one goal and one assist in 26 games this season.
March 13, 2013, 2:25 p.m.
Abdelkader centering third line.
Look for Abdelkader to center the third tonight. He has eight goals and 21 points in 71 games.
March 19, 2012, 11:22 a.m.
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Abdelkader moves up to the third line. He has eight goals and 21 points through 70 games.
March 17, 2012, 2:42 p.m.
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Abdelkader moves down to the fourth line. He has eight goals and 21 points through 70 games.
March 16, 2012, 2:15 p.m.
Justin Abdelkader playing tonight for #RedWings. Joakim Andersson sent back to Grand Rapids
Sounds like Abdelkader plays tonight. He has seven goals and 20 points in 67 games.
March 10, 2012, 1:12 p.m.
Babcock said Abdelkader Ok to play, but Andersson will take warmups just in case
Sounds like Abdelkader plays tonight. He has seven goals and 20 points in 67 games.
March 9, 2012, 11:44 a.m.
Abdelkader has the flu and is a game-time decision
Sounds like Abdelkader could miss a game or two. He has seven goals and 20 points in 67 games.
March 9, 2012, 10:42 a.m.
Abdelkader filling in at C on the second line.
Abdelkader should play on the second line tomorrow night. He has six goals and 16 points in 58 games.
Feb. 16, 2012, 11:53 a.m.
Mursak will play alongside Holmstrom and Emmerton.
Mursak on the fourth line pushes Justin Abdelkader to the third. He has five goals and 15 points in 55 games.
Feb. 10, 2012, 11:23 a.m.
#RedWings Abdelkader is skating in warm-ups. He is expected to play despite a foot injury. #Kings
With Abdelkader healthy, don't expect the lines to change whatsoever.
Dec. 17, 2011, 6:35 p.m.
Justin Abdelkader's left foot is sore from getting hit with a shot during the third period of Thursday's 4-3 loss in Nashville, but he said X-rays revealed no fracture. It's only bruised. He made it through the entire practice and said he'll be ready to play Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings at Joe Louis Arena.
With Abdelkader healthy, don't expect the lines to change whatsoever. Should he not be OK, the team will re-call a forward from the AHL.
Dec. 16, 2011, 2:59 p.m.
Babcock said that is where he will play if he's cleared. If he's not cleared, Justin Abdelkader will remain on that line.
If Bertuzzi is not healthy enough, look for Abdelkader to draw in on the top line. Stay tuned for an update prior to tomorrow's game.
Nov. 18, 2011, 9:39 p.m.
Wants to give Justin Abdelkader a bit of a look with those two.
Abdelkader gets a chance to prove himself on a scoring line. Playing mostly on the third line he has a goal and four points over 16 games.
Nov. 17, 2011, 6:29 p.m.
