Detroit — Todd Nelson appears headed to the NHL.
The successful head coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Red Wings’ minor league affiliate, will reportedly be named an assistant coach for the Dallas Stars.
Nelson didn’t respond to text messages Wednesday, but several reports out of Dallas indicated he will be named an assistant on new head coach Jim Montgomery’s staff.
Montgomery, who left the University of Denver, was named the Stars' coach in early May.
The Stars’ general manager is Jim Nill, the former assistant general manager of the Red Wings.