In a stunning turn of events, the Red Wings announced late Wednesday afternoon that defenseman Filip Hronek is being traded to Vancouver for a pair of picks in the 2023 NHL Draft:
UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today acquired a 1st round pick (NYI) and a 2nd round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for defenseman Filip Hronek and a 2023 4th round pick. pic.twitter.com/hKVavLT9uW
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Hronek has another year left on his contract with an AAV of $4.