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.

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.

The Chicago Blackhawks acquired forward Joe Veleno from the Detroit Red Wings on Friday in exchange for two well-traveled veterans, goaltender Petr Mrazek and forward Craig Smith.

It seems like a smart move for Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson, who not only does right by Mrazek but also converts a 35-year-old pending free agent into a 25-year-old forward with term remaining — without having to give up any draft picks to make it happen.

The Blackhawks have acquired Joe Veleno in an eye-opening trade with the Red Wings at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.

Mrazek could improve Detroit’s play between the pipes, where Alex Lyon and Cam Talbot have struggled of late. But Mrazek hasn’t been great this season himself.

Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith were traded to the Detroit Red Wings by the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday for Joe Veleno.

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.

The Chicago Blackhawks traded goaltender Petr Mrázek and forward Craig Smith to the Detroit Red Wings on Friday for forward Joe Veleno. The 25-year-old Veleno, a left-handed shot, was a first-round draft pick (No.