Joe Veleno, Craig Smith and Detroit Red Wings

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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Red Wings deal F Joe Veleno to Blackhawks for 2 veteran players
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.
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.
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 was the only move general manager Steve Yzerman made despite starting the day with roughly $13 million in cap space and having holes on the second forward line (due to Andrew Copp’s injury) and on defense (due to Jeff Petry’s injury).
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.
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 Joe Veleno. The 25-year-old Veleno, a left-handed shot, was a first-round draft pick (No.
Blackhawks trade Mrazek, Smith to Red Wings for Veleno
The Chicago Blackhawks announced Friday that they have acquired forward Joe Veleno from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for ...
Steve Yzerman: Trades for Red Wings must be worth it or else rebuild's been 'a waste'
Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman said he's willing to trade picks and prospects, but only for top young players with ...