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Alexander Holtz - Not available Wednesday Holtz (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Red Wings, Ryan Wallis of Fox Sports Las Vegas reports.

Impact Holtz is set for his second straight absence due to the issue. It's unclear if he'll be ready to play Friday versus the Wild. Even when healthy, the Golden Knights' trade for Cole Smith, who is debuting for the team Wednesday, may make it tough for Holtz to secure regular playing time.

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Mark Stone - Out again Wednesday Stone (upper body) will not be in the lineup Wednesday versus the Red Wings, Ryan Wallis of Fox Sports Las Vegas reports.

Impact Stone has missed the last two games due to the issue. The 33-year-old winger will try to be ready for Friday versus the Wild. Cole Reinhardt is staying in the lineup while Stone is out, while newcomer Cole Smith is set for his Vegas debut after being traded from Nashville on Tuesday.

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PREVIEW: Two-game homestand begins for Red Wings against Golden Knights on Wednesday | Detroit Red Wings Talbot to start, Cossa will serve as backup in Detroit’s first home game since Jan. 31

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Adin Hill - Set to start Wednesday Hill led the Golden Knights onto the ice, indicating he'll be between the pipes on the road versus the Red Wings on Wednesday.

Impact Akira Schmid played Tuesday in a loss to the Sabres, so it makes sense Hill will take the second half of a back-to-back. The 29-year-old netminder is just 4-4-1 with a 3.77 GAA and an .846 save percentage over his last nine outings. The Red Wings have gone 2-1-0 over three games since the Olympic break, scoring eight goals in that span.

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The Sergei Bobrovsky rumor that doesn't fully add up for the Buffalo Sabres It has been a long time since the Buffalo Sabres have been not only buyers at the trade deadline but also rumored to be heavily involved in...

MARCH 4 • SABRENOISE.COM

Breaking News: St. Louis Blues Trade Colton Parayko to Buffalo, Weegar to Utah The Buffalo Sabres didn't land their premier center target, but they have officially made a massive splash anyway. After reports surfaced th...

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