Detroit — What a gut punch to begin the Red Wings' season.
Coach Jeff Blashill said Thursday morning after the morning skate forward Jakub Vrana will miss a minimum of four months because of shoulder surgery.
Vrana arrived in Traverse City in time for Saturday morning's practice, and about 10 minutes into the workout, left the ice due to shoulder pain.
Vrana hasn't been on the ice since then, seeing a specialist earlier in the week for further evaluation.
After arriving from Washington in a deal for Anthony Mantha at the trade deadline in March, Vrana, 25, made an immediate offensive impact.