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Forward Thomas Vanek and defenseman Brendan Smith practiced with the Detroit Red Wings today and said they hope to remain with the team. But both acknowledged that they might not return to Detroit as a member of the team.
The Wings begin a five-game road trip Tuesday in Vancouver (10 p.m., FSD). The NHL trade deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesday.
All of the Wings who have been mentioned in trade rumors — Vanek, Smith, forwards Steve Ott and Riley Sheahan and defenseman Mike Green — practiced today at Joe Louis Arena.