The Detroit Red Wings could have opted to waive forward Adam Erne, a pending unrestricted free agent, or Magnus Hellberg, one of three goaltenders on the roster. Instead general manager Steve Yzerman risked losing a top-line winger with a knack for scoring — for nothing. So what gives with the bold decision to expose Jakub Vrana
Surprising news today from the Red Wings… Jakub Vrana (DET) has been placed on waivers. — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 3, 2023 The Red Wings were coming up against a deadline to make a roster move. With Robby Fabbri set to make his season debut against the New Jersey Devils tomorrow, someone would have to
Monday night, the NFL world stopped when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed in the first quarter of the game against the Bengals in Cincinnati. Medical personnel had to use CPR and a defibrillator on the field after Hamlin reportedly suffered cardiac arrest. As he was being worked on, Hamlin’s teammates and opponents watched and
The Detroit Red Wings know what it is like to see a teammate collapse and learn it is because of his heart. Watching the scary situation unfold regarding NFL player Damar Hamlin on Monday “was disturbing,” said Wings head coach Derek Lalonde, a native upstate New Yorker and lifelong Buffalo Bills fan. “It was really
Detroit — Hearing about, and watching the disturbing incident involving Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin, brought back difficult memories for two Red Wings players. Oskar Sundqvist and David Perron were on the St. Louis Blues when Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester had a sudden cardiac arrest on the bench on Feb. 11, 2020. “Scary,” said Sundqvist,
The Detroit Red Wings have placed forward Jakub Vrana on waivers, according to a tweet from TSN’s Chris Johnston. Jakub Vrana recently went through the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. His contract carries a $5.25M AAV through next season. — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 3, 2023 To call this an unexpected move would be a major
The Detroit Red Wings pulled a surprise move Tuesday and placed Jakub Vrana on waivers. It was known they would have to waive a player in order to activate Robby Fabbri, who will make his season debut Wednesday when the Wings host the New Jersey Devils. Vrana is currently on a conditioning assignment in the
Detroit — The Red Wings had to make a roster decision to get under the 23-man limit for Wednesday’s game, and it was a stunner. The Wings placed forward Jakub Vrana on waivers Tuesday afternoon, just a little over two weeks after Vrana returned from a two-month stay in the NHL/NHLPA players assistance program. Vrana,
Tyler Bertuzzi speaks with the media following Tuesday, January 3rd’s practice at the BELFOR Training Center at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit takes on New Jersey Wednesday at 7:00pm.
Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde speaks with the media following practice at the BELFOR Training Center on Tuesday January 3, 2023.
Red Wings are extending Vrana’s conditioning stint to the entire 2 weeks — Max Bultman (@m_bultman) January 2, 2023 Vrana didn’t score any points for the Griffins in his three-game stint with them and the stint has been extended. JT Miller: “I’d like to say my lack of production is a compliment to me not
The Detroit Red Wings face a roster and lineup crunch, and it could cost them a goaltender. Jakub Vrana’s conditioning stint in the minors has been extended through this week, but Robby Fabbri is expected to play Wednesday — and in order for that to happen, the Wings have to make room for him. “Something has
The Detroit Red Wings are about to see the return of a few key players early on in 2023, which creates a few tough roster decisions for head coach Derek Lalonde and general manager Steve Yzerman. Robby Fabbri, Jakub Vrana, Filip Zadina, and Tyler Bertuzzi are all close to returning, leaving four difficult decisions to
Detroit — The drama and intrigue surrounding the Red Wings’ roster, and the decisions that need to be made, continued after Monday’s practice, with the situation not getting significantly clearer. There was one bit of news that will impact the lineup at some point, but not this week. Forward Jakub Vrana will stay in Grand