Smith has two goals in nine games while playing mostly on the fourth line. He has no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.
Smith slots right into Patrick Sharp's spot on the second line. He scored 10 goals and 18 points in 19 games with the Rockford IceHogs.
Smith gets the call due to the recent Sharp injury. He had one goal over seven games during his first stint with the big club.
John Scott filled in admirably on the fourth line last night, making Smith an expensive luxury.
Expect Smith to fill in on the fourth line.
The rookie has a goal over seven games. Expect Bryan Bickell to take his place on a checking line.
Smith likely draws into the lineup and will play for only the third time this season. He has one goal through eight career regular season games.
Smith will play in his first game this season. Smith scored six goals and 10 points in only nine games with the Rockford Ice Hogs indicating he is too good for the AHL.
Smith scored six goals and 10 points in only nine games with the Rockford Ice Hogs indicating he is too good for the AHL. He should get a few looks on a scoring line.
Smith loses all immediate fantasy hockey value with his demotion.
With Victor Stalberg back in the lineup and Rostislav Olesz filling in on the second line, the Blackhawks don't need to rush Smith back into the lineup. Stay tuned for a further update on the wounded winger.
Smith is very close to returning and practiced on the second line today. Expect the team to ease him back into the lineup, likely starting the playoff hero on the fourth line.
Smith skating with the team is an encouraging sign although he still has not been cleared for contact. Expect the team to ease him back into the lineup, likely starting him on the fourth line.
Smith practicing with the team is certainly an encouraging sign. When he does return, expect him to skate on the fourth line as he needs to earn his playing time.
Smith practiced with the team but has not yet been cleared by doctors to play.The winger scored a goal in six regular season games before becoming a postseason hero for the Blackhawks. Look for him to wing the fourth line upon his return.
Smith practiced on the team's fourth line which could indicate him getting close to 100 percent. The winger scored a goal in six regular season games before becoming a postseason hero for the Blackhawks. When he does return he likely plays on the fourth line.
Considering both players are practicing should indicate neither is a long-term injury. The winger scored a goal in six regular season games before becoming a postseason hero for the Blackhawks. When he does return his playing time will directly correlate with his teammate's health.
Smith's injury somewhat frees up the logjam at forward. The winger scored a goal in six regular season games before becoming a postseason hero for the Blackhawks. Keep an eye on this situation and don't roster Smith until he proves himself healthy.
Smith's injury somewhat frees up the logjam at forward. The winger scored a goal in six regular season games before becoming a postseason hero for the Blackhawks. Keep an eye on this situation and don't roster Smith until he proves himself healthy.
Smith's injury somewhat frees up the logjam at forward. The winger scored a goal in six regular season games before becoming a postseason hero for the Blackhawks. Keep an eye on this situation and don't roster Smith until he proves himself healthy.