Jakub Vrana LW FA Sun 3/26/23 2:23 AM
Jakub Vrana
LW FA
Vrana scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, went plus-3 and logged two PIM in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
Vrana has six goals and two helpers over his last nine outings. He tied the game at 1-1 early in the first period and set up Brayden Schenn's tally 1:02 into the middle frame. Through 15 contests between the Blues and the Red Wings this season, Vrana has 10 points, 40 shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-5 rating. He's seeing middle-six minutes and making the most of them with St. Louis.
Jakub Vrana LW FA Thu 3/16/23 1:53 AM
Jakub Vrana
LW FA
Vrana scored twice on five shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Vrana was initially a game-time decision after needing stitches on his nose from taking a skate blade to the face at the morning skate. He wore extra face protection in the game, and it didn't slow him down. The 27-year-old has four goals over his last four contests, and he's up to five goals, one assist, 26 shots on net, eight hits and a minus-1 rating through 10 outings between the Blues and the Red Wings this season.
Jakub Vrana LW FA Wed 3/15/23 9:23 PM
Jakub Vrana
LW FA
Vrana (nose) will play Wednesday versus the Wild, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vrana has two goals over the last four contests. He's expected to play in a top-six role after the nose injury he sustained at practice was ultimately a minor issue.
Jakub Vrana LW FA Wed 3/15/23 1:08 PM
Jakub Vrana
LW FA
Vrana sustained a nose injury at practice Wednesday and will be a game-time decision versus Minnesota, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vrana has recorded two goals on 14 shots in his last four contests, including a power-play goal. If the winger is unable to play against the Wild, he will likely be replaced by Brandon Saad or Sammy Blais in a top-six role, with Saad likely to move up to the top power-play unit as well. For his part, Vrana should continue to provide decent fantasy value the rest of the way given his offensive upside.
Jakub Vrana LW FA Thu 3/9/23 11:14 PM
Jakub Vrana
LW FA
Vrana contributed a goal in the Blues' 4-2 win over San Jose on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Vrana's marker early in the third period put St. Louis up 3-2. He has two goals and three points in seven contests this season. Vrana, who was acquired from Detroit on Friday, has a goal in two games since the trade. He logged 14:34 of ice time Thursday after playing 16:32 in his Blues' debut Tuesday versus Arizona.
Jakub Vrana LW FA Fri 3/3/23 3:48 PM
Jakub Vrana
LW FA
Vrana will join the Blues on Friday night and will be available for Saturday's tilt in LA, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Blues picked up Vrana earlier in the day in a trade with Detroit. Vrana has picked up a goal and an assist in five games with the Red Wings this season -- he's spent most of the year in the player assistance program.
Jakub Vrana LW FA Fri 3/3/23 9:52 AM
Jakub Vrana
LW FA
Vrana was traded from the Red Wings to the Blues in exchange for Dylan McLaughlin and a seventh-round pick in 2025 on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
It has been a tough season for Vrana. He's spent most of the year in the player assistance program and has played only five games this season. He has a goal and an assist over that span -- perhaps a change of scenery with the Blues will lead to greener pastures for the winger.
Jakub Vrana LW FA Thu 2/23/23 2:19 PM
Jakub Vrana
LW FA
Vrana was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vrana played for the Red Wings on Tuesday, but many thought he was just in the lineup to see how many scouts from other teams would show up to watch him play. Vrana has a goal and an assist in three games this season -- he played in the first two games of the campaign and then missed extended time before appearing in Tuesday's tilt against Washington.
Jakub Vrana LW FA Tue 2/14/23 5:27 PM
Jakub Vrana
LW FA
Vrana was brought up from AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
In a corresponding move, Lucas Raymond (lower body) was put on injured reserve. Vrana has one goal and one assist in two appearances with the Red Wings this season. He also has six goals and 11 points in 17 minor-league contests this campaign.
Jakub Vrana LW FA Tue 1/3/23 2:25 PM
Jakub Vrana
LW FA
Vrana (personal) was placed on waivers Tuesday, TSN's Chris Johnston reports.
EDGE Analysis
If he clears waivers, Vrana will likely remain in the AHL for the foreseeable future to continue to strenghten his game after entering the NHL's player assistance program in mid-October.