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Mickey Redmond, 78, takes medical leave after Jan. 18 game for neck surgery, with backups stepping in.
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.
The surgery, scheduled during the NHL’s Olympic break, aims to minimize disruption to broadcasts.
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.
Chris Osgood, Stu Grimson, and Frankie Corrado will temporarily fill in.
The Red Wings praised his commitment to health and legacy.
Mickey Redmond, de 78 años, se toma licencia médica después del partido del 18 de enero para una cirugía de cuello, con refuerzos que intervienen.