UPDATE: The #RedWings have removed defenseman Filip Hronek from the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol. — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) February 17, 2022 The thing we knew yesterday is official today. Huzzah! Jeff Blashill says Red Wings F Jakub Vrana will start “controlled contact” practices, didn’t want to put timeline on availability to play. — Helene St.