Detroit Red Wings forward Cory Emmerton suffered a broken finger during his first game playing for SaiPa of Finland's SM-liiga last week.



Details are sketchy, but Emmerton might need surgery and could be idled for two months.

Emmerton tweeted over the weekend “1 period 1 shot 1 blocked shot 1 broken finger, great stats Cory.''

His agent, John Thornton, didn't respond to a phone message.

NHL clubs are not allowed to have any contact with players during the lockout, except those who were injured prior to Sept. 15 and weren't cleared to play. Forward Patrick Eaves (concussion) is the only player the Red Wings are treating and paying during the work stoppage.

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