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Halischuk and Smith appear to be on the scratch line
Smith is likely to draw out with Paul Gaustad healthy. He has 13 goals and 33 points in 69 games.
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Forward Craig Smith could return to the lineup tonight. The forward has been a healthy scratch the last two games. Trotz has done this to give the rookie some time to rest.
Look for Smith to play tonight.The rookie has 12 goals and 32 points in 64 games.
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Trotz would not commit to any lineup changes at forward, but all signs point to Wilson and Smith sitting again tonight #Preds
Craig Smith is once again practicing on the dreaded fifth line, indicating he could be a healthy scratch.The rookie has 12 goals and 32 points in 64 games.
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33-15-23
Craig Smith is once again practicing on the dreaded fifth line, indicating he could be a healthy scratch.The rookie has 12 goals and 32 points in 64 games.
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Practice lines today: 33-15-23
Smith appears to be a healthy scratch after skating on the fifth line. The rookie scored 12 goals and 32 points through 64 games.
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Smith game time but probable.
Expect the rookie to draw in tonight. The rookie has nine goals and 26 points on the season but has cooled down from his fast start. In his last 12 games he has just a goal and an assist.
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Craig Smith is scratched for 2nd straight game.
Smith misses his second consecutive game with the flu.
Suter and Smith game time decisions
Smith is still ill and may not be an option for today's game. The rookie has nine goals and 26 points on the season but has cooled down from his fast start. In his last 12 games he has just a goal and an assist.
Craig Smith is under the weather
Smith will not play tonight due to his illness. The rookie has nine goals and 26 points on the season but has cooled down from his fast start. In his last 12 games he has just a goal and an assist.
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10-12-15,
Smith moves back up to a scoring line after getting demoted. The rookie's seven goals and 16 points lead the team.
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Look for Craig Smith to shift to center in Legwand’s absence. Though it’s unclear who will flank Smith.
Smith gets the first crack at replacing Legwand which says a lot about how the team regards him. He has five goals and 11 points over his first 14 NHL games, second to only Legwand.
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Most notably, Trotz took rookie Craig Smith off David Legwand’s line and put him with Blake Geoffrion and Matt Halischuk.
Smith played well alongside David Legwand and Colin Wilson but moves down to the third line with his former teammate Geoffrion.
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The Predators’ rookie will play his first game in Bridgestone Arena this evening. It will give Nashville fans their first chance to see Smith, the Predators’ top forward prospect. And Nashville Coach Barry Trotz expects to play Smith in a big role. Like a first line center role.
Smith impressed at this summer's World Championships and should continue to impress the team's brass. Last season the Wisconsin native scored 19 goals and 43 points with his hometown University. Keep an eye on him as he should play a big role on the team this season.
Earlier this month, 2009 4th round draft pick Craig Smith opted to leave the University of Wisconsin two years early to turn pro. Today, the Preds have officially signed Smith to a two-year entry-level contract.
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