Vrana Shows Glimpses of Promise in Return to Red Wings Lineup

It was fitting that Jakub Vrana made his return to the Detroit Red Wings lineup against his former team, the Washington Capitals. He made good use of the ice time, too.

Vrana started his career in Washington, where he won a Stanley Cup in 2018. But after Peter Laviolette took over behind the bench, his game faltered a bit and Vrana was ultimately traded to the Red Wings in 2021.

Whether or not Vrana remains with the team, he made it clear Tuesday night that he’s an NHLer. Now it’s up to the Red Wings to decide if he’ll stay in the role moving forward.

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