Vitale will join the St. Louis Blues as a radio analyst.
Vitale (concussion) is listed on long-term injured reserve, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Vitale (concussion) has been ruled out for the season by Red Wings general manager Ken Holland, Mike Halford of NBCSports.com reports.
The Coyotes traded Vitale (concussion) and a pair of 2016 draft picks (No. 20, No. 53 overall) to the Red Wings on Friday in exchange for Pavel Datsyuk and the 16th overall selection in 2016.
Vitale (concussion-related issues) will miss the remainder of the season, Sarah McLellan of AZCentral reports. "There's been no real measurable progress," general manager Don Maloney said.
Vitale will be sidelined for the next 4-to-6 weeks with a fractured orbital bone, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.
Vitale (upper body) has been placed on injured reserve.
Head coach Dave Tippett indicated Sunday that Vitale (upper body) will "miss some time".
Vitale (upper body) was not on the ice for practice Sunday, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.
Vitale left Saturday night's game against the Bruins with an upper-body injury, according to Jody Jackson of Fox Sports Arizona.