Blackhawks trade Petr Mrázek, Craig Smith to Red Wings for Joe Veleno
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Mrazek, Craig Smith traded to Red Wings by Blackhawks for Veleno
Red Wings trade for Petr Mrazek, Craig Smith in push to make playoffs
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.
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.