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By the Numbers Prospects: Givani Smith

At 6-foot-2, 206 pounds, Givani Smith has the mettle, size and offensive ability to develop into an effective power forward at the NHL level. (DetroitRedWings.com)

05/13/19

Projecting where Red Wings young players/prospects will start 2019-20

Coaches and general managers, when speaking about young players and prospects battling for jobs, often say they don’t decide who makes the roster, the players decide. (MLive)

05/10/19

By the Numbers Prospects: Vili Saarijarvi

When the Detroit Red Wings finished training camp in September, there was one player who had received quite a bit of attention for the improvements he had made. (DetroitRedWings.com)

05/09/19

Detroit Red Wings Extend Physical Defenseman Dylan McIlrath on Two-Year Deal

The Red Wings signed defenseman Dylan McIlrath on Thursday to a two-year contract extension. (Detroit News)

05/09/19

Dylan McIlrath and Red Wings Reach Deal on Extension

Dylan McIlrath will continue to provide defense for the Detroit Red Wings organization for two more years. (MLive)

05/08/19

Todd Nelson should be a serious candidate for Edmonton Oilers coaching job, if not frontrunner

I had a positive reaction to the notion that Nelson might be the next Oilers coach. He was a strong coach in Edmonton’s farm system for years. (Edmonton Journal)

05/08/19

Ex-Griffins coach Todd Nelson has his supporters for Edmonton Oilers job

The Dallas Stars were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs late Tuesday in what was great news on social media for fans of former Grand Rapids Griffins coach Todd Nelson. (MLive)

05/08/19

By the Numbers Prospects: Joe Hicketts

After playing in five games for the Red Wings during the 2017-18 campaign, defenseman Joe Hicketts was confident he had put himself in a good position to stick with the Wings for the 2018-19 season. (DetroitRedWings.com)