Detroit — Jakub Vrana and Richard Panik, the newest Red Wings, skated for the first time with teammates Wednesday and they seemed pleased to do so.
A new team, a fresh start and the real possibility they’re going to get a bigger chance to contribute than they did in Washington.
Vrana and Panik came over from Washington (along with a 2021 first-round pick and 2022 second-round pick) for Anthony Mantha just before Monday’s trade deadline.
“I really was kind of shocked, but at the same time, it’s a great opportunity,” said Vrana, who skated on a line with Michael Rasmussen and Valtteri Filppula.