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Mickey Redmond taking hiatus from Red Wings broadcasts for medical procedure
- Sunday, the Red Wings announced that longtime broadcaster Mickey Redmond will take a leave after tonight's game to undergo cervical spine fusion surgery next week.
- Redmond said he needs cervical spine fusion surgery for chronic neck issues, timing it with nationally televised games and the NHL Olympic break.
- Ken Daniels will be joined in the booth by former Wings players Chris Osgood, Stu Grimson and Frankie Corrado while Redmond recovers; Redmond has called NHL games for 47 years and won the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award in 2011.
- The Red Wings said they will keep Redmond in their thoughts and expect him to be out until sometime after the NHL Olympic break in Milan, with eight games remaining.
- A former player, Redmond is a two-time Stanley Cup winner with the Montreal Canadiens and the Detroit Red Wings' first 50-goal scorer; he said he looks forward to the playoff run.
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The Oakland PressRedmond to step away from Wings’ broadcasts temporarily for medical procedure
DETROIT – Popular and long-time Red Wings TV analyst Mickey Redmond will be taking a break after Sunday’s telecast for medical reasons. Redmond, 78, will undergo spine fusion surgery next week, Redmond and the Wings said in statements released Sunday. Related Articles Alex DeBrincat scores in OT to give Red Wings 4-3 win over Senators Larkin’s tiebreaking goal in 3rd period sends Red Wings to 4-2 win over Sharks …
Red Wings analyst Mickey Redmond set to take time off for cervical spine infusion surgery
Mickey Redmond, a former Red Wings player and color commentator for the team on the Fanduel Sports Network, is set to take an extended leave of absence to undergo a medical procedure.
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