Smith ready to embark on pro career
Power forward overcame injury and racial incidents last season
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By the Numbers Prospects: Christoffer Ehn
Big forward had same number of goals for Frolunda as Dahlin.
Red Wings' prospect Givani Smith rises above racial incidents, ready for pro ranks
As a black player in a predominantly white sport, Detroit Red Wings prospect Givani Smith knew as a kid the challenges he would face.
Cholowski aiming for spot with Red Wings
Young defenseman was Detroit's first-round pick in 2016 draft.
How Ben Simon became Griffins coach and what worried organization most
Detroit Red Wings executives never interviewed anyone other than Ben Simon to be the next coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins.
NEW ASSISTANT CARRIES 'WELL-PREPARED' APPROACH TO STARS
The first-time NHL coach says Nelson 'brings everything that I want' to his staff in Dallas.
What made Todd Nelson different from other Griffins coaches
Todd Nelson is leaving the Grand Rapids Griffins and leaving another chapter to his legacy here.
Todd Nelson talks about leaving Griffins for NHL: 'I have to go'
Todd Nelson reached the conclusion that being an assistant coach with the Dallas Stars in the NHL out-weighed staying as coach with the Grand Rapids Griffins at this point of his career.
Tomas Nosek's game-winner for Vegas repeats history from Grand Rapids
Tomas Nosek delivered again in the first game of a hockey final.
Griffins have connections to Vegas and Washington in Stanley Cup Finals
The Grand Rapids Griffins can take a bow as the Stanley Cup Finals begin Monday between the Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals.
Michigan native on 'surreal' ride to Stanley Cup Finals with Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights' crazy ride this season from expansion team to the Stanley Cup Finals has been exactly as billed, according to a Michigan native in the middle of it.
By the Numbers Prospects: David Pope
Red Wings signed forward to two-year entry-level deal on May 7.