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.
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.
Smith and Mrazek excited to ‘play games that are meaningful’ with Red Wings
DETROIT -- Both practicing with the Detroit Red Wings for the first time since being acquired via trade from the Chicago Blackhawks prior to the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, Craig Smith and goalie Petr Mrazek are excited to help their new team push for a Stanley Cup Playoffs spot down the final stretch of the season.
“Petr’s kind of a unique one because ... The Red Wings acquired Mrazek in a surprising move Friday the trade deadline, also getting veteran forward Craig Smith while shipping out Joe Veleno.
Petr Mrázek got his wish to be traded — even if he didn’t outright express it. The Chicago Blackhawks sent the goaltender and forward Craig Smith to the Detroit Red Wings on Friday and ...
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