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Wings considering adding Smith's physicality to Suter's line

Detroit — The Red Wings are considering one wrinkle to possibly ignite one of their slumbering scoring lines.

There's a chance Givani Smith could be used with Pius Suter and Robby Fabbri as a way to get the Suter line on track.

Filip Zadina has been a wing on that line, but the line collectively hasn't been able to get on the scoresheet enough.

Detroit right wing Givani Smith wraps up Calgary defenseman Oliver Kylington while battling for the puck during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.

Smith would bring a needed element of size and physicality to a rather smallish line.

"We're considering it," coach Jeff Blashill said of the Smith switch.