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flag Mickey Redmond, 78, takes medical leave after Jan. 18 game for neck surgery, with backups stepping in.

flag Mickey Redmond, 78, a longtime Detroit Red Wings broadcaster and former player, will undergo cervical spine fusion surgery to address chronic neck issues, taking a temporary medical leave starting after his final game on January 18, 2026. flag The surgery, scheduled during the NHL’s Olympic break, aims to minimize disruption to broadcasts. flag Redmond, who began his broadcasting career in 1979 and has partnered with play-by-play announcer Ken Daniels since 1997, expects to return for the playoffs. flag Chris Osgood, Stu Grimson, and Frankie Corrado will temporarily fill in. flag The Red Wings praised his commitment to health and legacy.

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