Detroit Red Wings defenseman Kyle Quincey has been underappreciated by Red Wings fans since he was acquired on Feb. 21, 2012 for a first-round pick. Those same fans might realize now just how important Quincey is to the Red Wings' playoff hopes.
According to a report by MLive.com's Ansar Khan, the Red Wings fear that Quincey may have fractured a cheek bone on Mar. 15:
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Kyle Quincey might have suffered a fractured left cheek bone when he was hit by the puck late in the third period of Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place.
The Red Wings said Quincey will not travel to Vancouver for Saturday's game because they don't want him to fly in case the bone is fractured.
Quincey doesn't have the production from a points standpoint that he did when he played for the Los Angeles Kings and the Colorado Avalanche, but he is playing just as well for the Red Wings.
Quincey, who only has two points (one goal, one assist) this season, is averaging .08 points per game, which is below his career average of .34 points per game. However, Quincey is third on the team with ...
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Defenseman Kyle Quincey Is Vital to the Detroit Red Wings’ Playoff Push
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