The Detroit Red Wings’ sick bay swelled as another veteran defenseman took up residence.
Already reeling from injuries to two veteran defensemen, the Wings found out Monday that Trevor Daley will miss three-to-five weeks with a broken foot.
Coach Jeff Blashill announced the news after the 4-3 shootout loss to Florida at Little Caesars Arena.
It happened “this morning,” Blashill said. “I didn’t think it was a big deal. Then it’s a big deal.”
The Wings are also without defenseman Mike Green (out since Dec. 14 with a foot/ankle injury) and Danny DeKeyser (out since Dec.