Traverse City — Daniel Cleary is remaining in the Red Wings organization.
Cleary, 37, signed a one-year contract Friday with the minor league affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins.
The Red Wings are viewing Cleary as more of a mentor, almost a player-coach, which is fine with Cleary.
“I’m looking forward to going down there and working with the guys, playing, and hanging out and making sure I’m a good role model,” Cleary said.
Cleary played in 35 games with the Griffins last season scoring three goals with 12 assists, and was credited with helping develop prospects such as Tyler Bertuzzi and Anthony Mantha, among others.