Detroit — The Red Wings will not have forward Michael Rasmussen for the foreseeable future.
Exactly how long is yet to be determined, but doesn't sound soon.
Coach Derek Lalonde confirmed Sunday Rasmussen is out "indefinitely," without giving a general timeframe. Lalonde said the Wings might know more about Rasmussen's situation in a matter of days.
Rasmussen was hurt early in Saturday's 3-0 loss against Tampa Bay. Rasmussen took a slapshot from Tampa's Zach Bogosian flush on his kneecap and was immediate pain. Rasmussen had difficulty getting up on his skates, and needed help to get off the ice, where he immediately headed to the Wings' locker room.