Mike Commodore (knee) has been given the green light to return to the Red Wings' lineup. That being said, Commodore is expected to be a healthy scratch on Friday. Even when Commodore does play, he'll probably be limited to third pairing minutes.

Mike Commodore (knee) is ready to play. Commodore has yet to play this season. He signed with the Red Wings in the off-season and could make his debut as early as Friday. He has some value in pools that use penalty minutes as a category.

Defenseman Mike Commodore (knee) may be returning to the Detroit Red Wings' lineup this weekend. Commodore is a former member of the Columbus Blue Jackets and was hoping that he would be able to come back tonight for a game in Columbus. That won't happen. But the weekend is "a possibility," he said.

Mike Commodore (knee) is on the injured reserve list. This is just an FYI as he's eligible to return from it at any time. Detroit used the free roster spot to call up goaltender Joey MacDonald without sending anyone down.

It looks like Mike Commodore (knee) will not play on Friday. The Red Wings take on Commodore's former team, the Columbus Blue Jackets and while Commodore has been practicing with the team, he is doubtful for tonight. "Mike knows it's pro hockey," coach Mike Babcock said. "You have to come back and win a job and that's the way it is. Players are playing good and the opportunities aren't as good, and when they aren't playing as good the opportunities are better. You just get yourself prepared."

Mike Commodore (knee) took part in Monday's practice. "It was pretty decent until I was doing any kind of reaction drill," Commodore said of his knee. "If I knew when I was going to stop or where I was going to go, that was fine. But when we were doing game drills, it wasn't very good." Commodore has missed four games due to the injury and it's not clear when he'll be ready to return. We'll keep you posted.

Mike Commodore (knee) won't play on Thursday or Saturday. "It is frustrating, I felt like I was having a pretty good camp," said Commodore. "It's not like I'm missing a lot of games, but missing the practices is kind of tough." After Saturday's game, Detroit won't have to play again until October 21st, so the schedule works in Commodore's favor. We'll keep you posted.

Mike Commodore (knee) skated on Wednesday for a second straight day, but it's uncertain when he will be able to return to the fold for team practices. He is expected to get a brace for his injured knee to test out on Thursday. Commodore was injured during the preseason.

Mike Commodore (knee) should be considered doubtful for the season opener on Friday. Commodore's injury was previously listed as a lower body ailment, but it's apparently a knee problem. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Mike Commodore (lower body) is questionable for Detroit's season opener on Friday. Commodore also missed Friday's preseason game as a result of the injury. Red Wings coach Mike Babcock previously stated that Commodore's injury isn't groin-related. Stay tuned.