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By Peter J. Wallner | pwallner@mlive.com

Now that the Grand Rapids Griffins have won the Calder Cup Trophy, what's in store for the future of the team - other than the 4 p.m. parade today? Here's a look at some Griffins headed to the Red Wings, others likely to return, some you may never see again and others prospects expected to be big in 2017-18.

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Coach Todd Nelson

He signed a three-year contract when he arrived two years ago as the successor to Jeff Blashill and has done a remarkable job. He is 91-53-2-6 in the regular season and 20-8 in the postseason and won the Calder Cup. His other goal, he stated after he arrived, was to become an NHL coach (he got in 46 games as interim with Edmonton in 2014-15). But the last NHL job was filled Thursday when Buffalo hired Phil Housley, so no reason to think he won’t be back.

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Tomas Nosek (Mike Clark | MLive.com)

BOUND FOR DETROIT

Forward Tomas Nosek

The 24-year-old was the Griffins leading scorer in the postseason (10-12-22 in 19 games) and was effective on the power play (five goals) and re-signed a two-year contract with Detroit in 2016. But he could make the Red Wings out of camp with Luke Glendening unlikely to be ready and if the Red Wings lose a forward in the expansion draft. He did play well in an 11-game audition in Detroit.

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Tyler Bertuzzi (Mike Clark | MLive.com)

Forward Tyler Bertuzzi

The Calder Cup Most Valuable Player, Bertuzzi is equal parts antagonist and opportunist. He got under the skin of playoff opponents and took them off their games and proved, again, a playoff production machine. He had nine goals and 19 points and his game-tying goal in Game 6 gave him 23 in 42 games, a team record. Bertuzzi, with two full years with the Griffins, could stick in Detroit coming out of camp – especially if Tomas Tatar isn’t ready – and supply a needed element to the Red wings. But, if not, then he would certainly be a leading candidate for first recall.

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Jared Coreau (MLive file)

WAIT AND SEE

Goalie Jared Coreau

It’s possible the Red Wings could lose a goalie in the expansion draft, and that would open the door for Coreau. If not, the Red Wings have decisions to make – keep the status quo or make a trade. Coreau had a couple clunkers in the postseason, but also delivered when needed and none more memorable than the final minute of Game 6. He got a dose in Detroit this season and had some similar results– a couple games where he was pulled but he also had two shutouts.

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Robbie Russo (Daytona Niles | MLive.com)

Defenseman Robbie Russo

The second-year pro was thought as a given to the Red Wings for next season, but that was tempered by a so-so postseason. Russo showed a physical side in the postseason but didn’t score and was a minus-2, the only blueliner without a plus rating. A restricted free agent, he played 19 games with the Red Wings this season and looked good – just how good will be up to Red Wings to decide.

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Evgeny Svechnikov (Mike Clark | Mlive.com)

AT LEAST A RED WINGS VISIT

Forward Evgeny Svechnikov

The Red Wings No. 1 pick in 2015, Svechnikov had a productive first regular season (20-31-71 in 74 games) with the Griffins once he settled his careless penalties. But those stick-relative penalties (especially hooking) returned in the postseason and he had just one point in the finals. A bright talent who’s just 20, he’ll get a call-up at some point next season if he continues to progress as expected.

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Defenseman Dan Renouf

The undrafted Renouf showed himself a solid defensive-minded blueliner who, at 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, also showed grit and a physical presence. He has another year left on his entry level contract so he’ll start in Grand Rapids, but could be another Nick Jensen-like surprise at some point in Detroit.

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Joe Hicketts (Mike Clark | MLive.com)

Defenseman Joe Hicketts

First, Hicketts is 5-foot-8 so that immediately raises eyebrows. But the undrafted defenseman quickly became a fan favorite with his feisty play that was fun to watch and also proved effective (7-27-34 in 73 games). He led all team defenseman in points (1-7-8 and a plus-8) in the postseason. He’s a good clubhouse guy off the ice and a heck of a competitor on it. It would be a mistake to overlook his chances.

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UNCERTAIN FUTURES

Forward Mitch Callahan

Based on his tweet Thursday, it appears Callahan's six-year run with the Griffins is over after two AHL titles. His 94 career goals are third all-time with the Griffins. The 25-year-old also played through two broken jaws – including an unforgettable shot to the mouth in 2014-15 - and a torn ACL.

Grand Rapids..thank you for the best 6 years of my life. Sharing two cups with you guys is amazing. Thank you for everything. Love you all 🏆 — Mitch Callahan (@Mcally15) June 15, 2017

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Martin Frk (Mike Clark | MLive.com)

Forward Martin Frk

Frk is a restricted free agent who would be of value to the Griffins, and possibly as insurance in Detroit. His shot is among the hardest in hockey and was the biggest weapon on the Griffins' power play. He finished a roller coaster season (released by Detroit and Carolina and then re-signed by Detroit and assigned to Grand Rapids) with had an average postseason – he missed the first-round with an injury and went 5-10-15 in16 games. His series-clinching goal in Game 6, however, will live on.

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Defenseman Dylan McIlrath

McIlrath’s reputation was amazing to watch. He seldom actually fought, but was so intimidating to opponents that his presence gave the Griffins more freedom to maneuver. He led the team with a plus-10 rating in the postseason and, as an unrestricted free agent may find some opportunities elsewhere unless the Red Wings try to retain him.

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Ben Street (Daytona Niles | Mlive.com)

Forward Ben Street

Street had a one-year contract to get his career on track and succeeded (25-30-55 in 62 games). He will no doubt see where his best opportunity is to make an NHL roster since it’s unlikely to be with Detroit.

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CORE VETERANS

Defenseman Nathan Paetsch

The team captain, Paetsch’s contract with the Griffins expired but there is no reason why they wouldn’t want to bring back the 14-year pro. He was steady in the regular season (1-17-18 in 73 games) and postseason (2-5-7 and a plus-1) and represents the team well as captain.

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Brian Lashoff (Mike Clark | MLive.com)

Defenseman Brian Lashoff

Lashoff is a restricted free agent who would also seem worth keeping as a steady influence among a group of young blueliners.

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Eric Tangradi (Mike Clark | MLive.com)

Forward Eric Tangradi

After an injury-plagued regular season, the 28-year-old had a solid postseason (2-17-19 and plus-6) and signed a two-year extension with Detroit in March, 2016.

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Matthew Ford (Mike Clark | MLive.com)

Forward Matthew Ford

He has another season on a two-year AHL contract. He had an average regular season (14-21-35 in 51 games) went up a couple notches in the playoffs (8-4-12) with strong play on special teams – including team best six power play goals.

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Matt Lorito (Mike Clark | MLive.com)

Forward Matt Lorito

He has another season a two-year contract with Detroit. He was among the league leaders in points early in the regular season before nagging injuries slowed him (22-34-56 in 61 games).

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Dennis Cholowski (MLive.com file)

YOUNG GRIFFINS OF 2017-18

Defenseman Dennis Cholowski

The team’s No. 1 selection in 2016, Cholowski surprisingly turned pro after one so-so season at St. Cloud State.

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Filip Hronek (MLive.com file)

Defenseman Dennis Cholowski

The team’s No. 1 selection in 2016, Cholowski surprisingly turned pro after one so-so season at St. Cloud State.

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Axel Homstrom (MLive.com file)

Center Axel Holmstrom

The 20-year-old, with two more seasons under contract, looked impressive in limited play after coming over from Sweden in April. He should be a scoring force next season.

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Forward Givani Smith

The left wing, the Red Wings’ second pick in 2016, didn’t play in the postseason but traveled and practiced with the team as a precursor to 2017-18.

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Vili Saarijarvi (Conor Ralph | MLive.com)

Defenseman Vili Saarijarvi

The 20-year-old, a third-round pick (No. 73) in 2015, is likely to join Hronek and Cholowski among young blueliners next season.

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Dominic Turgeon (MLive.com file)

Forward Dominic Turgeon

The center, who was Detroit’s second pick in 2014, played extensively as a fourth-line defensive specialist this season and will have an opportunity to have a greater impact next season.

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