Red Wings' captain Nicklas Lidstrom has a broken nose after being hit in the face with a puck during an exhibition game against the Canadiens on Wednesday night, reported the Associated Press.

Red Wings' Vice President Steve Yzerman hinted over the weekend that in order to accomplish some of his career goals he may have to leave the team, according to Detroit Free Press.

Darren McCarty will return for his 13th season with the Red Wings after agreeing to terms of a one-year deal, according to an Associated Press report.

The 2008-09 NHL season will kick off on Oct.

Red Wings vice president Steve Yzerman is not coming out of retirement in November, despite a text message that is being sent to PDAs and mobile phones.

The Red Wings re-signed Chris Chelios and Kyle Quincey on Tuesday, as reported by Yahoo.

Marian Hossa signed with the Red Wings this offseason and appears ready to win with the team, but the relationship could only last a season, according to Detroit News.

Pavel Datsyuk has taken his 'break-up' with line-mate Henrik Zetterberg in stride, according to Detroit News.

Tomas Holmstrom joined a few of his teammates on Friday for the first time this week, according to Detroit News.

The Red Wings are close to signing Chris Chelios and Kyle Quincey to new contracts, according to Detroit Free Press.