Detroit Red Wings, Smith and Petr Mrazek

Petr Mrázek: 'Great to be back' and chase playoffs with Detroit Red Wings
Petr Mrázek and Craig Smith were at their first Detroit Red Wings practice on Sunday since being acquired Friday at the NHL trade deadline.
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 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.
Petr Mrazek knows feel of Red Wings playoffs, hopes to relive it
It’s been almost nine years since the Detroit Red Wings appeared in a playoff game. Petr Mrazek remembers it well because he was their goaltender that night in a 1-0 loss at Tampa Bay. Mrazek hasn’t appeared in a playoff game in four years and hasn’t been close to the postseason the past three years in Chicago.
Mrazek, Smith Pick New Numbers and Take First Practice Since Joining the Red Wings
Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith—took part in their first practice since being traded to the team Friday. Both players were full participants in practice, with Smith slated to fold into the lineup for Monday's game in Ottawa against the Senators.
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.
What Red Wings’ trade for Petr Mrazek means for Sebastian Cossa
Sebastian Cossa has made steady progress in each of the past two seasons with the Grand Rapids Griffins and was an AHL All-Star this year. But it seems the Detroit Red Wings don’t believe he’ll be NHL-ready next season.
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.
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 at deadline, but Ryan Donato stays put
Petr Mrázek got his wish to be traded — even if he didn’t outright express it. The Chicago Blackhawks sent the goaltender and ...
Blackhawks hope to find goalie Petr Mrazek a 'good home,' and he understands their decision to move on
Mrazek was his usual positive self Thursday, even though he sees the writing on the wall for his Hawks tenure with the ...