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The Wings have signed forward Justin Abdelkader to an amateur tryout contract, and the Michigan State star will make his NHL debut tonight at home against Columbus. The move was made because the team is short on forwards, as Kirk Maltby suffered a hamstring injury in Wednesday's game. Wings assistant general manager Jim Nill said the team is close to signing Abdelkader to a three-year entry ... [link]

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Abdelkader's subbing for Maltby; Nill says Wings are close to signing Pyett
Published 4/3/2008 by George James Malik at Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com
As confirmed by MLive.com's own Ansar Khan , the Detroit Red Wings have indeed signed Justin Abdelkader to a contract in part because Kirk Maltby has been injured: ...

Abdelkader Signs With Wings
Published 4/3/2008 by Paul at KK Hockey
... signing an amateur tryout agreement with the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings. Abdelkader, a second-round pick of the Red Wings in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft (42nd overall), could play this evening when Detroit plays Columbus. “It’s an amazing feeling to realize my dream of being a Red Wing, and I would like to thank the Detroit organization,” Abdelkader said in a statement. continued added 11:47am, via Mlive, The move was made because the team is short on forwards, as Kirk ...

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Abdelkader was overjoyed by his debut, and Kopecky's injury may cement 'Abby's' spot in the lineup

On the Wings found this 4/4/2008 on blog.mlive.com

Justin Abdelkader registered 3 hits, 3 shots, he went 3-and-3 in the faceoff circle, 1 penalty, and he was a -1 in his first NHL game, but the Muskegon native was absolutely delighted with his NHL debut: April 3, DetroitRedWings.com:...

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Posted 4/3/2008 on Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com

The Red Wings' newest recruit, Justin Abdelkader, told the Free Press's Helene St. James that his decision to leave Michigan State University before his senior year was a measured one: April 3, Detroit Free Press: The Wings had been negotiating...

Red Wings sign MSU forward to tryout

Posted 4/3/2008 on The Hockey Herald

via Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings have signed Michigan State junior forward Justin Abdelkader to an amateur tryout and he will make his NHL debut tonight in place of Kirk Maltby (hamstring) against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Joe Louis Arena. The Wings had been negotiating with Abdelkader since Michigan State’s season ended on Saturday. He said he had already decided to forego his ...

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Posted 4/3/2008 on Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com

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Abdelkader's a Red Wing

Posted 4/3/2008 on Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com

The Detroit Red Wings will give Michigan State University forward Justin Abdelkader a chance to prove he's an NHL-ready prospect tonight: April 3, Detroit News: The Red Wings have signed winger Justin Abdelkader of Michigan State to an amateur tryout...

Prospect playoff update: Abdelkader, Pyett out; Grigorenko heads to Superleague final

Posted 3/30/2008 on Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com

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