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Red Wings' Smith out 2-4 weeks with hurt shoulder

Updated: February 4, 2013, 4:30 PM ET
Associated Press

DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings have taken another hit on defense.

Detroit put rookie Brendan Smith on injured reserve Monday and he will be out two to four weeks with a sprained right shoulder.

The Red Wings also sent goaltender Thomas McCollum to the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins. They called up and forward Tomas Tatar from the Griffins along with goalie Petr Mrazek to eventually give Jimmy Howard a break. Howard has played in all of Detroit's eight games this season because backup ...

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