Update on Nylander/Smith and Cheli's down on the farm

It was reported yesterday that Michael Nylander of the Rochester Americans received a broken neck on a legal check from behind by Brendan Smith.  News has just come out that it was not Smith who checked Nylander, but Derek Meech.

Best wishes to former Griffin Michael Nylander as he recovers from a fractured vertebrae sustained during Grand Rapids’ 4-1 win at Rochester last Saturday. During the second period, Nylander fell awkwardly into the corner boards following a legal check by Derek Meech (not Brendan Smith, as he has been misidentified by media outlets from sea to shining sea). He skated off on his own power while play continued but, obviously, did not return to the game.

No one ever wants to see anyone get hurt and I have to imagine that Derek Meech feels terrible about the situation.  The good news is that Nylander's surgery was successful and he's expected to make a full recovery.

And now to some more Griffin news...

The recently retired Chris Chelios spent some down on the farm in Grand Rapids working with the young Griffins.  I don't know about you, but I can't think of too many other defenseman that I would want training the future blue liners of the Red Wings than Cheli.  Make sure to check out the video below.  Brendan Smith talks about working with Chelios at the 1:43 mark.




And last but not least, stay tuned to BSI for more news regarding the big announcement.  It won't come today, but I hope that by this evening I will have some more information to pass along.  Trust me.  This news is BIG.  You won't want to miss it.

Let's Go Griffins.