The Detroit Red Wings have acquired forward Craig Smith and goaltender Petr Mrazek from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Joe Veleno.
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.
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 Hawks' 3-2 overtime defeat extended their point streak to a season-high five games, but it decreased the chance they'll end up passing Nashville for 30th in the standings by the end of the season.
The Chicago Blackhawks finally stepped up to the plate on trade deadline day and sent a couple of players to the Detroit Red Wings while getting back another younger piece.
The Blackhawks acquired forward Joe Veleno from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for goaltender Petr Mrazek and forward Craig Smith ahead of the NHL trade deadline Friday afternoon. The Blackhawks