Ted Kulfan The Detroit News Comments Griffins coach Jeff Blashill was an assistant on Mike Babcock's staff last season. (David Guralnick/Detroit News) Detroit — The future certainly looks good for the Red Wings. Not just because of the young players thriving on the Red Wings roster, but the fact the minor league affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins are in the Western Conference finals in the American Hockey League. Forwards Gustav Nyquist and Joakim Andersson and defenseman Brendan Smith all spent significant time with the Griffins this season, and players such as forward Tomas Tatar, defenseman Brian Lashoff and goalie Petr Mrazek are Griffins who spent time on the Red Wings roster...
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