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Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / August 8, 2025
Former NHLer Jakub Vrana signs in Sweden
A former NHLer who had a high ceiling is returning overseas. On Friday, Linköping HC of the Swedish Hockey League announced that the team has signed forward Jakub Vrana to a two-year contract.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 7, 2025
Oilers have more than Connor McDavid who are contract extension-eligible
Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now: Jakub Vrana may still be holding up hope of signing with an NHL team after splitting last season between the Nashville Predators and Washington Capitals.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
NHL News / House of Hockey / August 4, 2025
Cup Champion & Former Top-15 Pick Reveals He Will Likely Sign in Sweden Instead of Staying in the NHL
Jakub Vrana was a solid piece for the Capitals Cup run, but after recent struggles, the former top pick has revealed he's signing in Sweden and leaving the NHL.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 9, 2025
Free-agent focus: Nashville Predators
Free agency is now under a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6, 2025
Predators claim Vrana, Oesterle off waivers; Fischer to Blue Jackets
Three players were claimed off the NHL waiver wire Thursday. In Nashville, the Predators claimed left winger Jakub Vrana from the Washington Capitals as well as defenseman Jordan Oesterle from the Boston Bruins.
NHL News / Blade of Steel / March 7, 2025
Five players waived, with a stunning decision out of Toronto
In breaking news, five players were placed on the NHL waiver wire, and three others were claimed.
Nashville Predators Claim Jakub Vrana Off Of Waivers From Washington Capitals 
Left-wing Jakub Vrana was claimed by the Nashville on Thursday, 25 hours before the NHL Trade Deadline at 3 PM ET on Friday, after the Washington Capitals placed the 29-year-old on waivers.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 6, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights GM weighs in on approach ahead of trade deadline
Tom Gulitti: The Washington Capitals have placed forward Jakub Vrana on waivers as they look to create more salary cap flexibility heading into Friday’s trade deadline and for the rest of the season.
Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / March 5, 2025
Washington Capitals Place Jakub Vrana On Waivers Ahead Of Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline
The Washington Capitals placed left-wing Jakub Vrana on Wednesday, 49 hours before the NHL Trade Deadline at 3 PM ET on Friday. He will likely report to the AHL’s Hershey Bears unless someone claims him.
NHL News / Hockey Patrol / March 6, 2025
Four unexpected NHL players placed on waivers
With the NHL trade deadline quickly approaching, teams are adjusting their rosters which has led to four players being placed on waivers on Wednesday afternoon.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 26, 2025
Trade-deadline primer for Capitals
With the 4 Nations Face-Off now complete, the trade deadline looms large and is less than two weeks away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We continue our look around the league with the Washington Capitals.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 23, 2024
Capitals Defeat Kings 3-1 and Retake First Place in the East
Aliaksei Protas scored twice and Jakub Vrana netted the game-winner on the power play as the Washington Capitals (23-8-2) defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-1.
Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / December 20, 2024
Capitals Cuff ‘Canes, 3-1; Connor McMichael Scores 16th Goal Of The Season, Aliaksei Protas And Jakub Vrana Score
Photo: Capitals The Washington Capitals downed the Carolina Hurricanes, 3-1, Friday night at Capital One Arena in the District. The victory improves the Capitals record to 22-8-2 (46 points) on the season.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 18, 2024
Bloom Coming Off Rose of Former Red Wings Player
Former Detroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana does seem to have a knack for wearing out his welcome. He’s on the outs again with yet another NHL club. The Washington Capitals were opting to re-insert winger Vrana in their lineup for Monday’s 3-1 loss at the Dallas Stars.
Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / November 17, 2024
Capitals Slash Golden Knights 5-2, Alex Ovechkin Records 31st Career Hat Trick; Chychrun, Vrana Score
The Washington Capitals bested the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 Sunday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The victory moved the Capitals’ record to 12-4-1 and 25 points on the season.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / October 23, 2024
The Capitals are actually good this season and here's why
It has only been five games, but early returns on the 2024-25 iteration of the Caps are that this squad is actually good.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 15, 2024
Watch: Jakub Vrana scores in first game back with Capitals
Washington's decision to bring him back is already paying dividends as the 28-year-old scored Tuesday on his first shot in his first game with the franchise since 2021.
Washington Capitals News / Washington Hockey Now / October 8, 2024
Caps Make Signing Official; Bring Back 2018 Stanley Cup Forward
The Washington Capitals have made the news official this morning: they have signed forward Jakub Vrana to a one-year, one-way contract worth $775,000. The 28-year-old signed a professional tryout agreement with the club in August.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / October 7, 2024
Former Capitals fan-favorite re-signs with team
He quickly became a fan favorite due to his youthful personality, lightning-quick speed and untapped potential, and was once viewed as the successor to Ovechkin as the team's star goal-scorer of the future.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / October 1, 2024
Three Capitals players who can crack roster and one who could be cut
The Washington Capitals have just one preseason game remaining before head coach Spencer Carbery has to whittle the roster down to 23 players.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 15, 2024
Capitals bring back 2018 Stanley Cup champion for professional tryout
The Washington Capitals are giving a former fan-favorite a second chance at rejoining the team.
NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / May 25, 2024
Vrana Talks About Substance Abuse Issues And His End With Red Wings
When his day of reckoning came in both his life and in his career with the Detroit Red Wings, Jakub Vrana recollects most vividly the fear and trepidation he felt after making the decision to share his problem with Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman.
St. Louis Blues News / St. Louis Blues on SI / January 5, 2024
Vrana given another opportunity with Blues, new coach after recall from minors Thursday
When Jakub Vrana was last seen on the ice with the St. Louis Blues on Dec. 9, a 3-1 loss against the Chicago Blackhawks, it certainly appeared at the time it would be his last appearance in a St.
Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / October 19, 2022
Red Wings' Jakub Vrana enters NHL/NHLPA player assistance program
The Detroit Red Wings will be without forward Jakub Vrana for the foreseeable future.
Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / September 30, 2021
Red Wings' Jakub Vrana to miss at least four months after shoulder surgery
The Red Wings acquired Vrana at last season's trade deadline in a deal that sent Anthony Mantha to the Washington Capitals.
Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / August 10, 2021
Jakub Vrana signs three-year, $15.75 million deal with Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings acquired winger Jakub Vrana ahead of the trade deadline in April and have now locked the 25-year-old down on a new agreement that allowed the parties to avoid a salary arbitration hearing scheduled for Wednesday.
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