BRENDAN SMITH NEWS

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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

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

Eligible to play Thursday Smith has served his two-game suspension and will be available against Seattle on Thursday.

Impact Smith's return will likely see youngster Simon Nemec returned to the minors considering Smith had played in all 21 games prior to his suspension. The 34-year-old blueliner is averaging just 14:43 of ice time and has never reached the 20-point threshold in his career, so he shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Devils defenseman Brendan Smith suspended 2 games for slashing

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Friday for slashing Philadelphia forward Travis Konecny

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Konecny fined maximum for action in Flyers game | NHL.com Forward disciplined $5,000 for cross-checking Devils defenseman Smith

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • NHL.COM

Smith suspended 2 games for actions in Devils game | NHL.com Defenseman banned for slashing Flyers forward Konecny

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • NHL.COM

Handed two-game suspension Smith has received a two-game suspension from the Department of Player Safety on Friday for slashing Travis Konecny during Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over Philadelphia.

Impact Smith was acting in retaliation after Konecny cross-checked him. Konecny received a fine for his part in the incident. Smith won't be eligible to play Friday against San Jose or Tuesday versus Vancouver, but he can return next Thursday against the Kraken. The 34-year-old has two assists, 32 PIM, 35 hits and 19 blocks in 21 contests this season. The suspension is likely to lead to Colin Miller remaining in the lineup. Miller might have otherwise been a healthy scratch Friday because Simon Nemec was summoned from AHL Utica on Friday with an eye toward him making his NHL debut in the evening's game versus the Sharks.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smith to have NHL Player Safety hearing for actions in Devils game  | NHL.com Brendan Smith will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday. The New Jersey Devils defenseman is facing discipline...

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • NHL.COM

Set for disciplinary hearing Smith will have a hearing with the Department of Player Safety on Friday after he slashed Travis Konecny in Thursday's game versus the Flyers.

Impact Smith's actions appear to have risen to the level of supplemental discipline. He took a minor penalty on the play in the third period. If Smith is suspended, the Devils would likely need to make a roster move, as they'd only have five healthy defensemen on the roster.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still searching for first point Smith had two blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Wild.

Impact Smith has played in each of New Jersey's first nine games but has yet to get on the scoresheet. The lack of offense isn't surprising considering the veteran blueliner had just five assists without a goal in 60 games last season. Despite all the talent around him, Smith's stay-at-home role limits his fantasy utility.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Devils' Lindy Ruff defends Brendan Smith after another bad game The Devils defenseman has a minus-4.40 total game score in 2023-24 and an average score of minus-0.55 per game.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • NJ.COM

Remains out Thursday Smith (lower body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus St. Louis, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Smith has five assists, 55 PIM, 88 hits and 57 blocks in 49 games this season. He also missed the Devils' previous three contests because of the injury. With Smith still unavailable, Kevin Bahl is projected to stay in the lineup for the fourth consecutive game.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Smith (lower body) will be out of action again versus the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Smith is set to miss his third consecutive contest due to his lingering lower-body issue. With zero goals and five assists in 49 games this season, Smith's continued absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. The veteran defenseman has never reached the 20-point threshold in his career and is unlikely to do so this year either.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE