Brendan Smith has been sent to AHL Grand Rapids. Smith was expected to be sent to the minors once it became clear that Ian White (cheekbone) would be able to play on Wednesday. The Red Wings ended up holding onto him a bit longer, but they did end up demoting him after Smith was a healthy scratch on Wednesday. "Smitty was no slouch when he played with us," Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said. "He was real good (but) we just want him to keep playing." We wouldn't be surprised if Smith is recalled before the season is over.