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Yzerman Pleased With Givani Smith And Blashill Trying To Make A Point

from Ansar Khan of Mlive,

Givani Smith has scored two goals in 14 games with the Detroit Red Wings but hasn’t celebrated either, since they came late in one-sided losses.

There will be more goals and many more games for the big, abrasive forward.

Smith has made a good impression since being recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins on Dec. 30. He forechecks hard, grinds down low, plays physical and doesn’t back down.

General manager Steve Yzerman likes what he’s seen, telling people in the organization he’s pleased that Smith goes to the net aggressively.