The Detroit News’s Ted Kulfan updates the respective injury statuses of Dylan Larkin, Tyler Bertuzzi and Jonatan Berggren in his Friday notebook:
Blashill said forwards Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi have been cleared to play, and will likely be in the lineup soon. Exactly when remains to be seen. There is a chance both could play Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
“We’d like to get those guys in a game here soon,” Blashill said.
Larkin suffered a neck injury late last season, while Bertuzzi is coming off back surgery. Both have been brought along gradually in training camp.
Forward Jonatan Berggren, who was injured during the prospects tournament, has begun practicing. He worked with the Grand Rapids Griffins’ group Friday. Blashill is hopeful Berggren will play at least one game this exhibition season.
“He’s moving toward being able to take contact,” Blashill said. “He said he’s feeling good so we’re hoping that he can move into the full practice. Then we’ll potentially try to get him into a game or two.”
Continued, with discussion of Nick Leddy’s role on the team, Vladislav Namestnikov’s desire to bounce back from a disappointing campaign, and the Wings’ practice lines
