Did some searching on google:
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2...01180363/1004/
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From January 18:
A magical stretch in February in which he won seven consecutive games and was a key part in the Red Wings' winning a record 23 straight games at Joe Louis Arena.
MacDonald, 32, was promoted from Grand Rapids when Jimmy Howard broke a finger and leaped over a struggling Ty Conklin to become the starter.
MacDonald appeared to have finally found an NHL roster spot.
And then, in a game March 14 in Anaheim, he hurt his back. Later, he found out it was a bulging disc.
Thursday, as the Red Wings returned to Joe Louis Arena, MacDonald was still rehabilitating the wonky back — but optimistic he'll play somewhere this season.
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In 14 appearances, MacDonald was 8-5-1 with a 2.16 goals-against average with the Wings.
He will begin the season on injured reserve. When MacDonald is ready to play, he'll be waived and assigned to Grand Rapids if no team claims him.
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http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index....ald_hopes.html
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From Feb 2:
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Joey MacDonald will see the team doctor on Monday or Tuesday, hoping to receive clearance to play after missing 10½ months with back issues.
Once he is cleared, the next step likely would be a conditioning stint with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
“I could see that happening, go down and get a few games under my belt and then come back. But who knows?'' MacDonald said. “You got (Jimmy Howard) playing every single night. He needs a break coming up.
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I'm going to chalk this up to (i) Kipper being out for at least another week or two, (ii) Feaster pulling the trigger on a veteran back-up becoming available at no cost, and (iii) needing an insurance policy in case Irving falters in the next couple of games (i.e. Taylor was not that guy).
MacDonald hasn't played in a long time so I would question whether he even sees any action on Wednesday. I think the bigger story with this signing is (i) how long Kipper will be out for, and (ii) how Irving responds tonight (and thereafter) to having another obstacle placed in his way.