The Daily: Veleno Pointless in Chicago; Pens Have Zero Chance

Joe Veleno is such a likeable guy that many within the Detroit Red Wings organization are hoping that he earns a bigger role in Chicago than he had in Detroit.

But it hasn’t happened yet.

Veleno joined Philipp Kurashev, TJ Brodie and Louis Crevier as healthy scratches for the Blackhawks in a 6-2 loss the the Seattle Kraken.

Since the Red Wings traded Veleno to Chicago for Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith, the speedy forward has played four games without producing a point. Veleno, 25, has a total of two shots on goal.

In Chicago’s first game after the deal, Veleno played 13:07. But he played only 8:34 against Vancouver on Saturday.

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

Detroit (2-8-0) has been the NHL’s worst team over the past 10 games.

The Red Wings prevented Alex Ovechkin from scoring Tuesday, but the Capitals still scored three times in the third period to beat Detroit.

Injured defenseman Jeff Petry is getting closer to being ready to play again.

Red Wings Extra

Following Detroit’s loss to the Washington Capitals, the Red Wings now project to drafted 10th (pre-draft lottery). The Boston Bruins are only one point behind Detroit, while the Pittsburgh Penguins and Anaheim Ducks are only four points behind Detroit. The Seattle Kraken, currently projecting to draft sixth, are only five points behind Detroit. Coach Todd McLellan’s team is 2-8 in its last 10 games.

Hockey Now Network

Chicago: Greg Boysen writes that the Blackhawks morale is bottoming out after another loss. Chicago Blackhawks.

Colorado: Josh Manson is headed to the injured list, maybe for a significant amount of time. Colorado Avalanche.

New Jersey: James Nichols writes that the Devils should be looking to extend Jake Allen’s contract. New Jersey Devils. 

Pittsburgh: The Penguins playoff odds are shrinking down to 0%. Pittsburgh Penguins.