Detroit — So what does the future hold for Grand Rapids Griffins coach Todd Nelson?
With the Griffins eliminated from the playoffs Monday, Nelson’s name will likely be mentioned with NHL head coaching openings in Carolina, Dallas and the New York Rangers.
Nelson, 48, led the Griffins to the Calder Cup in 2017, and took a injury-ravaged and constantly-changing roster into the playoffs this season.
Nelson was a candidate for the Arizona Coyotes’ job last year. He’s likely to get longer and maybe more, NHL looks this spring.
“I’m not thinking too far ahead right now,” Nelson told reporters on griffinshockey.