Patrick Eaves' previously injured leg is fine, but he will be a healthy scratch Friday. This probably won't be the last game Eaves spends in the press box. He's a good depth player for the Red Wings, but he has no fantasy value.

Patrick Eaves didn't take part in Tuesday's practice due to a lower leg problem. Eaves had 13 goals and seven assists in 63 games last season. He should still be considered probable for Detroit's season opener.

Patrick Eaves had a goal and two assists as Detroit beat Toronto 4-2 in preseason play. The Red Wings took it to the Leafs just a night after losing to the same Toronto squad. Eaves was huge with three points total. Darren Helm also had three points in the win. Justin Abdelkader and Tomas Tatar scored the other goals for Detroit. John-Michael Liles and Joey Crabb scored for the Leafs in defeat. Ty Conklin played the whole game for Detroit, picking up the win.

The Detroit Red Wings have inked Patrick Eaves to a three-year/$3.6 million contract. Eaves is a bottom six forward who had 20 points in 63 games for Detroit last season. He wanted to re-sign with the Red Wings and they granted him his wish. He has little fantasy value.