Craig Smith, Detroit Red Wings and Blackhawks

McLellan excited about experience, skill Smith brings to Red Wings
Watching Craig Smith skate with the Red Wings, since being acquired Friday in a trade, coach Todd McLellan hasn't been surprised by anything.
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.
Blackhawks trade Petr Mrázek, Craig Smith to Red Wings for Joe Veleno
The Blackhawks recently acquired Spencer Knight from the Florida Panthers for defenseman Seth Jones, making Mrázek available. The veteran netminder has over 400 games of experience. This will be his second stint with Detroit. He also played for the Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Detroit Red Wings suffer 6th loss in a row, fall 2-1 Ottawa Senators
Linus Ullmark and a former teammate made things difficult for the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings started well and sustained ...
Detroit Red Wings not sweating quiet deadline: 'We have a group ... we believe we can win'
"We didn’t do a whole lot, but it’s honestly been hard to follow because of our game and back-to-back," Detroit Red Wings ...
Why Red Wings failed at 2025 NHL Trade Deadline
Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman blew a chance to bolster his team for a playoff push at the NHL Trade Deadline.