Detroit, MI…The Detroit Red Wings announced today that forward Kirk Maltby has been placed on long-term injured reserve and will undergo right shoulder surgery that will sideline him for four to six weeks. The Red Wings also activated defenseman Andreas Lilja from injured reserve.
Maltby, 37, is currently in his 14th season with the Red Wings and his 16th season in the National Hockey League. The four-time Stanley Cup champion has played in 52 games for Detroit this season, registering six points (4-2-5) and 32 PIM. The Cambridge, ONT native has played in 1,072 regular season games and 169 playoff games in his NHL career.
Lilja, 34, has been on injured reserve since sustaining a concussion on February 28, 2009 in a game against the Nashville Predators. He recently completed a conditioning stint with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey league. In four games with the Griffins, Lilja was -2 with 6 PIM and no points. The nine-year NHL veteran is scheduled to make his season debut on March 1st when the Red Wings take on the Avalanche in Denver.
