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Blackhawks trade Petr Mrázek, Craig Smith to Red Wings for Joe Veleno
The Blackhawks recently acquired Spencer Knight from the Florida Panthers for defenseman Seth Jones, making Mrázek available. The veteran netminder has over 400 games of experience. This will be his second stint with Detroit. He also played for the Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs.
Mrazek, Craig Smith traded to Red Wings by Blackhawks for Veleno
Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith were traded to the Detroit Red Wings by the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday for Joe Veleno.
Red Wings trade for Petr Mrazek, Craig Smith in push to make playoffs
Mrazek, 33, was a 2010 fifth-round draft pick of the Wings. He was traded to Philadelphia in 2018, he and went on to Carolina, Toronto and Chicago before being reacquired Friday by the Wings.
Detroit Red Wings at NHL trade deadline: F Craig Smith, G Petr Mrazek for Joe Veleno
Follow along with the Detroit Red Wings rumors, news and live updates as the 2025 NHL trade deadline arrives 3 p.m. Friday.
RELEASE: Blackhawks Acquire Joe Veleno from Red Wings
The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has acquired forward Joe Veleno from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for goaltender Petr Mrazek and forward Craig Smith.
Joe Veleno’s standing plummets, but his opportunity soars with trade to Blackhawks
Veleno went from a playoff hunt with Detroit to the top of the draft lottery with Chicago, but he's determined to help the rebuild.
Red Wings acquire Petr Mrazek, Craig Smith, ship out Joe Veleno
The Detroit Red Wings reacquired goaltender Petr Mrazek, along with center Craig Smith, from the Chicago Blackhawks for center Joe Veleno Friday shortly before the NHL trade deadline. It’s a puzzling move because Mrazek,
Petr Mrazek, Craig Smith excited to join Red Wings' playoff chase
Mrazek, who has one additional year on his contract at $4.25 million, heard his name as possible trade bait, but wasn't sure what to expect. While excited about rejoining the Wings, Mrazek does become part of a three-goaltender rotation with Lyon and Cam Talbot.
New Blackhawks center Joe Veleno hopes to show there's 'more to my game' than Red Wings saw
Although Veleno struggled with the Wings this season, the Hawks are curious to find out if they can unlock something new in their Friday trade acquisition.
Detroit Red Wings trade: Joe Veleno to Chicago for Petr Mrázek, Craig Smith at deadline
Steve Yzerman and Detroit Red Wings made a trade at the NHL trade deadline, acquiring G Petr Mrázek and F Craig Smith from Chicago for Joe Veleno.
Blackhawks trade Petr Mrazek, Craig Smith to Red Wings for Joe Veleno
It seems like a smart move for Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson, who not only does right by Mrazek but also converts a ...
Chicago Blackhawks trade Petr Mrázek and Craig Smith to Detroit Red Wings for forward Joe Veleno, 25
The Chicago Blackhawks traded goaltender Petr Mrázek and forward Craig Smith to the Detroit Red Wings on Friday for forward ...