Detroit – The Red Wings waived goaltender Eric Comrie Wednesday, after Jimmy Howard played in a minor league rehab start Tuesday and looked ready to rejoin the Detroit lineup.
Howard stopped 30 shots for Grand Rapids in a 3-2 shootout victory over San Diego.
Howard is expected to rejoin the Wings in time for Thursday’s practice, and likely play one of the two games this weekend – Saturday in Toronto, or Sunday at home against Arizona.
Howard, 35, hasn’t played since being injured Nov.