Brendan Smith - NHL News & Rumors

Picks up pair of helpers Smith registered two assists, two hits and two PIM in Monday's 7-1 win over the Penguins.

Impact Smith checked back into the lineup for Matt Dumba in this contest. The 35-year-old Smith has most often been a healthy scratch this season, sitting out eight of the Stars' 14 games so far. He's collected two assists, three shots on net, 10 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over his six appearances, filling a third-pairing role when in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Miro Heiskanen keys fast start for Stars in 7-1 victory over the Penguins

Miro Heiskanen scored two of Dallas’ six first-period goals, and the Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-1

NOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to play Saturday Smith (undisclosed) is in the lineup for Saturday's game against Edmonton, per the NHL media site.

Impact Smith appeared to be injured when he absorbed a crosscheck during Thursday's 3-2 loss to Washington, but he won't miss a game as a result of the incident. The 35-year-old has no points, two shots, four hits and three blocks in three appearances this campaign.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Saturday Smith (undisclosed) will probably play Saturday versus Edmonton, but his availability isn't certain, according to Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News on Friday.

Impact Smith played through Thursday's 3-2 loss to Washington, but he appeared to be hurt after absorbing a crosscheck during the contest, per Assimakopoulos. The 35-year-old Smith was able to participate in Friday's practice, though, so it seems his injury isn't major. He has no points, two shots, four hits and three blocks across three appearances this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Signs one-year deal Smith signed a one-year, $1 million contract with Dallas on Monday.

Impact Smith accumulated five goals, 15 points, 60 shots on net, 61 PIM, 101 blocked shots and 117 hits across 63 regular-season games with New Jersey in 2023-24. He will serve as a depth defender for the Stars.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Big three-point effort carries win Smith had a goal and two assists in a 4-3 win over Ottawa on Saturday.

Impact He wired a slap shot from the point that went high glove in the first period that pushed the score to 3-0. Smith now has goals in back-to-back games and 14 points (five goals, nine assists; 54 shots) in 58 games this season. He's not much of a fantasy force, but it's been a solid couple of games.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Smith has a goal and 2 assists as Devils hold off Senators 4-3 Brendan Smith had a goal and two assists and the New Jersey Devils snapped a three-game losing streak by holding on for a 4-3 win over the O...

APRIL 7 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Good to go Friday Smith (undisclosed) is in Friday's lineup against the Ducks, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Smith was a game-time call for Friday's contest but won't be forced to miss any game action. The 35-year-old has nine points in 41 games this season, including four in his last five appearances.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Smith didn't skate Thursday and is questionable for Friday's contest against Anaheim because he's banged up from Tuesday's 7-2 victory over San Jose, per Amanda Stein of the Devils...

Impact Smith has three goals, nine points, 47 PIM, 81 hits and 55 blocks in 41 outings with New Jersey this season. If he can't play Friday, then perhaps Nick DeSimone will make his Devils debut after being claimed off waivers from Calgary on Jan. 25.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp Tuesday Smith scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Smith contributed a goal in the Devils' four-goal blitz over 5:16 during the third period. The 35-year-old Smith has four points over his last five appearances. He's up to nine points, 40 shots on net, 81 hits, 55 blocked shots, 47 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 41 appearances. He's not guaranteed a spot in the Devils' lineup, but he's played fairly regularly as a bottom-four blueliner this season.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in Stadium Series Smith notched a goal and an assist in Saturday's 6-3 Stadium Series win over the Flyers.

Impact Smith picked up an assist on Tyler Toffoli's first-period marker before extending New Jersey's lead to 3-1 in the second, swiping a rebound past Samuel Ersson for his second goal of the campaign. It's just the second multi-point game of the year for Smith, who'd gone scoreless in his previous two contests since returning from a 10-game IR stint. The 35-year-old blueliner now has seven points, 73 hits and 50 blocked shots in a third-pairing role with the Devils this season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from IR Smith (knee) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Smith, who has missed the past 10 games, will be an option for Tuesday's contest against Nashville. If he plays, Santeri Hatakka or Colin Miller could be scratched. Smith has five points, 47 PIM, 42 blocked shots and 67 hits in 34 outings this season.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Smith (knee) will not play in Carolina on Saturday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Smith was injured in the first period in Boston on Jan. 15 and has missed the last eight games. The good news is that coach Lindy Ruff said Smith is day-to-day. Smith could return to the lineup as early as Monday when the Devils host Seattle.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Smith (knee) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Smith's placement on IR was made retroactive to Monday, so he'll be eligible to return next Thursday against the Hurricanes, although it remains to be seen if he'll be healthy enough to play in that contest. With Smith on the shelf, Santeri Hatakka was promoted from AHL Utica on Thursday.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Wednesday Smith is dealing with a sprained knee and will miss "a little bit of time" as a result, coach Lindy Ruff told Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site on Wednesday.

Impact Smith has a goal, five points, 48 hits and 42 blocks in 34 games this season. He sustained the injury during Monday's 3-0 loss to Boston. With Smith unavailable Wednesday versus Montreal, Cal Foote is projected to make his Devils debut after being recalled from AHL Utica on Tuesday.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains leg injury Smith exited Monday's 3-0 loss to Boston because of a leg injury, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Smith will be evaluated when the team gets back to New Jersey. He logged just 2:43 of ice time prior to leaving Monday's contest. If Smith can't play Wednesday versus Montreal, Cal Foote could make his New Jersey debut.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

NHL rookie sensation has jaw surgery, will miss 6 to 8 weeks Chicago's Connor Bedard got hurt when he was leveled by New Jersey defenseman Brendan Smith midway through the first period of Friday night’...

JANUARY 10 • PENNLIVE.COM

Connor Bedard leaves after Brendan Smith hit as Chicago Blackhawks lose 4-2 to New Jersey Devils Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departed after he was leveled in the first period of a 4-2 loss to Simon Nemec and the New Jersey De...

JANUARY 6 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Blackhawks' Connor Bedard knocked out of game after monster hit by Devils' Brendan Smith Chicago Blackhawks star rookie Connor Bedard was rubbing his chin as he skated to the dressing room after the Brendan Smith hit. He didn't r...

JANUARY 6 • USATODAY.COM

Connor Bedard Exits Blackhawks-Devils Game After Taking Big Hit From Brendan Smith The 18-year-old phenom skated into the locker room after this play.

JANUARY 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departs after big hit by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith

Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departed their game at New Jersey after he was leveled by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith in the first period

JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smith to raise funds, awareness with Kancer Jam event | NHL.com Devils defenseman using platform to aid those affected by cancer, honor late grandparents

JANUARY 5 • NHL.COM

Scores goal Friday Smith found the back of the net in a 6-2 victory over Ottawa on Friday.

Impact Smith's marker came early in the third period to increase New Jersey's lead to 5-1. It was his first goal and third point in 27 contests this season. The 34-year-old defenseman is unlikely to pick up the pace offensively, but he is noteworthy in terms of hits and blocks with 42 and 32, respectively, in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Devils' Brendan Smith Scores Fifth Unanswered Goal vs. Senators With Breakaway Deke

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Fined maximum amount Smith was fined $2.864.58 for his dangerous trip to Seattle's Devin Shore on Thursday.

Impact Smith returned to action Thursday after serving a two-game suspension for slashing Travis Konecny of the Flyers Nov. 30. Smith has only two assists in 22 games this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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