The Wings are just minding their P’s and Q’s here, ensuring that their taxi squad has enough players so they don’t have to call anyone up from a Grand Rapids Griffins team that doesn’t officially exist until next Friday:
UPDATE: Forwards Taro Hirose and Givani Smith have been assigned to the #RedWings taxi squad.— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) January 27, 2021
Both players are likely to be recalled for Thursday’s game against the Stars. This is a paper transaction.
