Detroit — The idea of having Jakub Vrana in the Red Wings lineup and adding his proven goal-scoring has gone through coach Jeff Blashill's mind.
Vrana, who continues to work his way back from September shoulder surgery, skated in a non-contact jersey Tuesday as the Wings returned from the All-Star break.
If everything goes accordingly, Vrana could be in the lineup by the end of February.
“He’s one of the most talented players that we have,” Blashill said. "From a shooting standpoint and a stick-skills standpoint he’s as talented as anyone we have.