Vrana-Mania: New Detroit Red Wings Sniper Showing Off Offensive Skills

Apr 22, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Jakub Vrana (15) celebrates with defenseman Danny DeKeyser (65) after scoring his second goal during the second period against the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Jakub Vrana (15) celebrates with defenseman Danny DeKeyser (65) after scoring his second goal during the second period against the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Attention, Detroit Red Wings fans.

Are you feeling it?

Have you fallen to your knees and spread out your arms in relief?

Have you been swept up by Vrana-mania yet?

Never mind it was just one memorable game, the performance was needed – and appreciated.

For the lifeblood of Red Wings hockey, Jakub Vrana created a pulse by scoring four goals during Thursday’s 7-3 victory over the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena.

Enjoy it.

Vrana-mania is here.

Red Wings ‘Trying to Build Something Here’

A restricted free agent this offseason, how loud will Red Wings fans shout to keep Vrana-mania around for an extended stay? He said via Red Wings TV he would be open to signing a long-term deal.

“I came here trying to fit in as soon as possible,” Vrana said. “So far there’s been ups and downs. We are not in the playoffs; we’re trying to do the best we can every game to make it count. We’re trying to build something here going into the future.”

During his four-goal outburst Thursday, Vrana-mania’s scouting report was on full display:

  • Strong shot: While falling to the ice, Vrana unleashed a sweeping wrister on his first goal,
  • Soft hands: Vrana deftly redirected a shot from the point for his second goal.
  • Elite Skater: Vrana capped his second career hat trick with a breakaway goal in the third period.
  • Creative playmaker: Vrana went to his backhand to convert a rebound, capping the first four-goal game by a Red Wings skater since Anthony Mantha on Oct. 6, 2019.

“He’s fast and he can shoot it,” coach Jeff Blashill said. “The goals were goal-scorer’s goals. When you have that ability to finish, it can really alter a game.”

Could he help alter a franchise?

Never mind it was just one memorable game.

Enjoy it.

Vrana-mania is here.