COLE SMITH NEWS

Activated from IR Smith (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Smith should occupy a bottom-six role in Tuesday's matchup against San Jose after missing the last 11 games. He has compiled two goals, five points, 29 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 79 hits through 34 appearances this season. Smith will replace Mark Jankowski (upper body) in Tuesday's lineup.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Might be available Tuesday Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official siteHead coach Andrew Brunette labeled Smith (lower body) as a game-time decision for Tuesday's home matchup against San Jose, Brooks Brat...

Impact Smith has missed 11 consecutive games due to his injury -- he last suited up Dec. 21 versus the Kings. If the 29-year-old is able to return Tuesday, he'll likely slot in on the fourth line. The Minnesota native has chipped in two goals and three helpers through 34 appearances this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Head coach Andrew Brunette said Monday that Smith (lower body) is considered day-to-day, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact Smith has been on injured reserve for nearly a month due to a lower-body injury, but he appears to be close to returning to game action. Brunette isn't yet sure whether Smith will be available for Tuesday's game against San Jose, but he said that if the 29-year-old can't return against the Sharks, he's unlikely to miss much more time.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Facing extended absence Smith was placed on injured reserve Monday and will miss 4-6 weeks due to a lower-body injury.

Impact Smith was injured in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings after blocking a shot, according to Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean. Juuso Parssinen could receive more playing time as a result of Smith's injury. The Predators went with 11 forwards and seven defensemen Monday against Carolina.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes helper in loss Smith notched an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Smith snapped a six-game slump with his helper on a Mark Jankowski goal in the third period. The 29-year-old Smith has remained in a bottom-six role throughout the year, adding heavy play to the lineup. He has just five points to go with 60 hits, 23 shots on net, 15 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 26 outings overall.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper Sunday Smith notched an assist in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Smith has two points over his last three games after going eight contests without getting on the scoresheet. The 29-year-old's offense is likely to remain limited since he plays almost exclusively on the fourth line with no power-play time. Smith is up to four points, 18 shots on net, 46 hits, 13 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 19 appearances.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in overtime loss Smith scored a goal, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Oilers.

Impact Smith snapped an eight-game point drought with his third-period tally, which salvaged a standings point for the Predators. The 29-year-old winger has done little on offense this season with three points through 17 contests while filling a bottom-six role. He's added 14 shots on net, 43 hits, 13 PIM and a minus-6 rating. Smith offers plenty of grit and appears to have the upper hand to stay in the lineup over Mark Jankowski even if he doesn't score much.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in overtime win Smith scored a goal on two shots, added six hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Smith tied the game at 2-2 early in the third period. The winger had no offense through six games, but he has earned a point in each of his last two contests. For the season, he has a goal, an assist, nine shots on net, 20 hits, eight PIM and a minus-5 rating over eight appearances. Smith is likely to remain in a bottom-six role.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deals shorthanded helper Friday Smith logged a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Friday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact The helper was Smith's first point in seven games this season. He had the secondary assist on Gustav Nyquist's game-tying goal in the second period. The 28-year-old Smith plays a physical role on the Predators' fourth line. He's racked up 14 hits, eight PIM, seven shots on net and a minus-7 rating this season. He has the potential to rack up 200-plus hits in a campaign, but he set a career high with 23 points over 80 regular-season contests in 2023-24, and that likely represents his ceiling.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Smith (upper body) will not play Friday against the Canucks.

Impact Smith is considered day-to-day, so he could return Sunday for Game 7 if Nashville avoids elimination Friday. The 28-year-old has 12 hits and no points in five games this series. Juuso Parssinen will dress in his absence.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Smith (rest) is slated to play Monday versus the Penguins, per Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site.

Impact Smith will play in Nashville's regular-season finale after missing Saturday's 6-4 win over Columbus for roster management purposes. He has chipped in nine goals, 23 points, 111 shots on net and 233 hits in 79 games this season.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Smith will not play in Saturday's game versus the Blue Jackets due to roster management reasons.

Impact That has been the Predators' phrasing for when they are resting players, so it's safe to assume Smith is just getting a breather before the playoffs. The 28-year-old has no points over six games in April, and he's at 23 points, 233 hits, 111 shots on net and 63 PIM through 79 contests overall.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bulges twine in Saturday loss Smith scored his ninth goal of the season in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Smith opened the scoring just 3:41 into the first period, but the Preds' ultimately couldn't hold off the red-hot Avs. With 23 points in 73 games, Smith has been a solid source of secondary scoring from the team's fourth line where he skates alongside Michael McCarron and Kiefer Sherwood.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal Tuesday Smith scored a goal on two shots and added six hits in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact This was Smith's second tally in the last three games. He tipped in a Michael McCarron shot late in the second period for what ended up being the game-winning goal. Smith has a career-high 19 points with 83 shots on net, 172 hits, 54 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 55 outings overall. He's mostly filled a bottom-six role, though his physicality may draw interest in deep fantasy formats.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to two-year extension Smith signed a two-year, $2 million contract extension with Nashville on Wednesday.

Impact Smith will first complete his one-year, $775,000 deal, which means his new contract will begin in 2024-25. He has five goals, 16 points, 118 hits and 21 blocks in 46 outings this season. The 28-year-old is likely to continue to serve as a bottom-six forward over the life of his new contract.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in win Smith logged an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Stars.

Impact Smith snapped a six-game point drought with the assist. Prior to the slump, he had put together a five-game point streak. The 28-year-old remains in a bottom-six role, so consistent offense is unlikely to be the norm for him. He's produced 16 points -- one off his career high -- while adding 59 shots on net, 103 hits, 37 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 39 appearances.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Smith (illness) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Blackhawks.

Impact Smith can be considered day-to-day for now. The 28-year-old's absence opens the door for Liam Foudy to get back in the lineup in a bottom-six role. The Predators' next game is Thursday versus the Lightning.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garners helper in win Smith logged an assist and six hits in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Sabres.

Impact Smith had the secondary helper on linemate Yakov Trenin's first-period marker. The assist ended a four-game point drought for Smith, who hasn't scored while adding four helpers over his last eight outings since a two-goal game Nov. 18. The 28-year-old winger is at nine points, 60 hits, 29 shots on net, 28 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 24 appearances. He's on pace for a career year, but he's mainly just a physical presence on the third line.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two tallies including GWG Smith scored two goals, including the game-winner, on three shots while adding three hits and a plus-1 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over Chicago.

Impact It's the second two-goal performance of the season for the 28-year-old checking winger, but those are his only tallies in 16 games, and he has only one assist. Smith won't add much offense, but with 42 hits already in 2023-24, he's on pace to top 200 for the first time.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smith scores twice as Predators halt losing streak with 4-2 victory over Blackhawks

Cole Smith scored two goals, Gustav Nyquist scored just hours after welcoming his third child into the world, and the Nashville Predators defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 in a S...

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lights lamp twice in win Smith scored his first two goals of the season, including the game-winner, in Thursday's 4-1 victory over the Rangers.

Impact Both tallies came in the first period, and Juuse Saros never relinquished that early lead. Smith had only four goals and 17 points in 69 games last season, but the 27-year-old checking winger is off to a strong start to 2023-24 with three points through five games to go along with seven shots, seven PIM, eight hits, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Smith scores 2, Juuse Saros has 23 saves as Predators beat Rangers 4-1

Cole Smith scored twice in the first period and the Nashville Predators beat the New York Rangers 4-1

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pockets shorthanded helper Smith notched a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal, four hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.

Impact Smith sent a puck out of the zone, and Colton Sissons was the first to get to it on a shorthanded breakaway for the Predators' first goal. After beginning the season on the fourth line, Smith was bumped up to a trio with Cody Glass and Gustav Nyquist for the second game of the year. The 27-year-old Smith had 17 points, 198 hits and 60 PIM in 69 contests last season, his first full NHL campaign. There may be some room to grow if he can hang onto a middle-six spot throughout the year.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for training camp Smith (upper body) is healthy for training camp, Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now reported Wednesday

Impact Smith missed the last seven games of the 2022-23 campaign. The 27-year-old established himself as a full-time NHLer with 17 points in 69 outings last season, as well as 198 hits and 60 PIM. If he can maintain his roster spot to begin 2023-24, Smith is projected to be a bottom-six fixture.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss time Smith (upper body) is not considered close to returning to action according to general manager David Poile, Robby Stanley of 102.5 The Game reports Tuesday.

Impact Smith will for sure miss his second straight contest when the Preds face the Knight on Tuesday, though it sounds like it may be longer. With just one point in his last 11 contests, the 27-year-old winger's absence is unlikely to have a significant impact on fantasy players.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE