Red Wings Analyst Redmond to Take Break For Surgery

Detroit Red Wings Hall of Fame broadcaster Mickey Redmond will be stepping away from the microphone to undergo cervical spinal fusion surgery.

Sunday’s game against the Ottawa Senators will be the last game Redmond works until some time after the NHL takes its Olympic break next month.

“After tonight’s game, I’ll be taking some time away from my analyst duties as I address chronic neck issues that have led me to need cervical spine fusion surgery,” Redmond said in a statement. “It’s never ideal to miss time during a season, but I was luckily able to line the procedure up with several nationally televised games and the Olympic Break.

Today will be Mickey Redmond’s last game before undergoing a medical procedure 👇 pic.twitter.com/cBkfyNM5m9

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“It’s been an incredible season so far in Hockeytown, and I’m looking forward to being back behind the microphone for our exciting playoff run.”

During Redmond’s absence, a trio of individuals will fill his role as the in-game analyst. They include two former Red Wings.

Three-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie Chris Osgood will step in to do some of the games alongside play-by-play voice Ken Daniels. Also taking some games will be former Detroit tough guy Stu Grimson. Former NHL defenseman Frankie Corrado, who works for TSN, will also be doing some games.

Redmond A Red Wings Icon

It was 55 years ago last week that Redmond first joined the Red Wings organization. He was acquired from the Montreal Canadiens in a blockbuster trade. Detroit dealt all-star winger Frank Mahovlich to the Habs for Redmond and forwards Bill Collins and Guy Charron.

A two-time Stanley Cup winner in Montreal, Redmond would become the first Red Wings player to score 50 goals in a season. He counted 52 goals during the 1972-73 season, then followed up by scoring 54 goals in 1973-74.

Mickey Redmond was the first Red Wing to score 50 goals in a season (1972-73) and has been doing CC for Detroit for decades (1979-1981, 1986 – present) (1980-1986 CC for HNIC ). pic.twitter.com/W8WD1nNJxa

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“Mickey has the support of his Red Wings family, and we appreciate that he’s prioritizing health,” the Red Wings said in a statement. “Mickey decided to wait on having this procedure until a time that was best for the broadcast, for the team, and ultimately for the fans – a great example of what an incredible teammate he is both on and off the air.

“Everyone in the organization will keep him in our thoughts and will do anything needed to support his recovery.”