Goalie Petr Mrázek and forward Craig Smith were logical candidates for the Chicago Blackhawks to move by Friday’s NHL trade deadline.

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.

The Red Wings have traded for Craig Smith and Petr Mrazek from the Chicago Blackhawks, and in return, Chicago gets Joe Valeno.

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. More details to come.

A former Boston Bruins forward was traded ahead of Friday’s 3 p.m. deadline. The Chicago Blackhawks traded Craig Smith and Petr Mrazek to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Joe Veleno, The Athletic’s Chris Johnston reported.

The Detroit Red Wings traded versatile 2018 first round pick Joe Veleno to the Chicago Blackhawks for goalie Petr Mrazek and forward Craig Smith. Veleno hasn’t developed the offensive impact the Red Wings hoped he would when they drafted him.

The Red Wings didn't do everything they wanted to do before Friday's NHL trade deadline, but they're hoping they took care of some issues.

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.

Watching Craig Smith skate with the Red Wings, since being acquired Friday in a trade, coach Todd McLellan hasn't been surprised by anything.

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

Linus Ullmark and a former teammate made things difficult for the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings started well and sustained pressure Monday at Canadian Centre Tire, taking on Atlantic Division neighbor and wild card rival Ottawa Senators.