DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings will introduce the newest member of their front office, former defenseman Chris Chelios, on Tuesday during a noon news conference at Joe Louis Arena.

Red Wings general manager Ken Holland revealed Aug. 6 that

-- doing some scouting, working in player development with the Grand Rapids Griffins and acting as an ambassador while learning the business side of hockey.

More specifics on Chelios' role and title will be revealed Tuesday.

Chelios, 48, played nine-plus seasons with the Red Wings. He spent most of last season with the AHL Chicago Wolves and played seven games with the Atlanta Thrashers.

"I told him if he wanted to get involved in the front office, if he's looking to learn the business, we'd have a spot for him and evolve his role,'' Holland said Aug. 6. "Players that have been here a long time and been a part of us being successful, if I got a job open, I'd prefer to have one of our former players who helped us win get it rather than going outside the organization.''