Craig Custance goes even more in-depth on Ken Holland and the Red Wings’ decision to leave Petr Mrazek unprotected for tomorrow’s expansion draft.
When things went sideways for Mrazek this season, there was concern internally about his response. Rather than digging in and trying to work his way out of it, Mrazek, according to multiple sources, soured and placed the blame elsewhere.
Contrasted against Howard, whose work ethic picked up when his play went south in previous seasons, it presented a tough decision for an organization with an embedded belief in culture and work ethic for its best players.