Red Wings' Givani Smith: Added to taxi squad

Smith was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

The gritty winger made his NHL debut with the Red Wings last season, and he managed a pair of goals to complement an assist and 42 hits between 21 games. Even if Smith doesn't get a quick recall to the parent club, his taxi-squad status bodes well for his development, as he'll still have a chance to practice and travel with the more established players.