Detroit News Jun 25, 2017
Krupa: Trading Howard or Mrazek will help Wings rebuild
Despite Petr Mrazek’s recent decline and Jimmy Howard’s inconsistency, it is a surplus of generally above average NHL goaltending.
Winging It In Motown Jun 19, 2017
Quick Hits: Attitude Adjustment?
Petr Mrazek might need a visit from John Cena In Red Wings Land Detroit Red Wings exposed Petr Mrazek due to performance, attitude | MLive We were all pretty surprised when Petr Mrazek was left exposed and Jimmy Howard was protected yesterday morning. As the day went on we started to learn some of the reason’s why the young netminder could be leaving town. Mrazek reportedly has some attitude issues behind the scenes. Mrazek was not happy the Red Wings were unable to trade Howard in the off-season and let the club know in less-than-tactful terms. Mrazek has always had a swagger and air...
Winging It In Motown Jun 18, 2017
Immediate Reaction: Wings Leave Mrazek Exposed in Expansion Draft
The NHL protected lists are out and we got taken by surprise by the Wings’ protection scheme. As a reminder, here’s the list of players who will be EXPOSED for Vegas to take in the draft: Of course the big surprise there is Petr Mrazek over Jimmy Howard. Howard is older, more expensive (for right now), and hasn’t been as good as Mrazek over the same time period (even though he was better this season). The potential reasons for this protection scheme are numerous, so we’re going to speculate on a few Holland has a side deal with Vegas Pierre LeBrun warned yesterday that surprising...
Detroit News Jun 18, 2017
Mrazek, Sheahan among unprotected Red Wings
Jimmy Howard is the protected player at goaltender, rather than Petr Mrazek, as lists were released Sunday.
Grand Rapids Press Jun 18, 2017
Petr Mrazek among Red Wings exposed for expansion draft
Detroit opts to protect Jimmy Howard, despite his age and contract.
Winging It In Motown Jun 17, 2017
Report: Wings Not Expected to be Active Prior to Roster Freeze
Today is the day expansion lists are due to the NHL from all 30 NHL teams. With those lists coming due at 5pm, the official roster freeze takes place at 3pm ET. The next few hours are the last chance teams have to make a deal with a team other than Vegas before the Expansion Draft takes place. While the team has remained tight-lipped, the analysis around the Red Wings in regards to dealing with other teams to work out protection lists is that they may either look to move a goalie to protect the assets of both Jimmy Howard and Petr Mrazek, or they might look to rescue a team with protection...
