DETROIT -- It appears the Detroit Red Wings are losing an assistant coach.
According to ESPN's John Buccigross, Tony Granato will be named the next head coach at Wisconsin.
Buccigross tweeted today: "Multiple sources tell me Tony Granato will be the next Head Hockey Coach at Wisconsin. Brother Donny will likely join him on staff."
Red Wings officials couldn't be reached for comment.
Granato, 51, graduated from Wisconsin. He has been with the Red Wings for two seasons. His primary responsibilities are the defense and the penalty kill.