Call up / Send down
The Flames sent Derek Smith to Abbotsford (AHL).
Smith has one assists in 14 games with the Flames this season, but with Abbotsford he has registered four goals and six assists in 15 games.
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Butler (lower-body) is doubtful to play against the Oilers.
Butler left Thursday's game after playing just 8:51 and did not return. Butler did not take part in Friday's practice and is likely to be replaced by Derek Smith tomorrow. Butler has two goals and eight assists (10 points) in 59 games.
Call up / Send down
The Flames have reassigned Derek Smith to Abbotsford (AHL).
Smith has recorded one assist in 14 games with the Flames this season. He returns to the AHL where he has spent five games with Abbotsford this season, he has registered just one goal with the Heat. This clears space for Kris Russell to return from IR this week.
Call up / Send down
The Flames have assigned defenseman Derek Smith to the Abbotsford Heat after he cleared waivers earlier today.
Smith recorded one assist in 11 games with the Flames and will return to Abbotsford where he has played just one game this season.
#Flames injury update: Derek Smith is out with a knee injury #CGYVAN
Smith will miss his fifth straight game today and has been placed on IR. He is not fantasy relevant.
Smith now hurt
Smith is not expected to play tonight. The defenseman scored two goals and 11 points in 47 games this season.
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Sutter confirms both Smith and Glencross will game time decisions. #Flames
The injured defenseman is expected to play on the top pairing with Jay Bouwmeester. Through 32 games, Smith scored two goals and 10 points.
With Glencross and Smith both fully participating in these battle drills, seeing them back tomorrow would surprise no one. #Flames
Through 32 games, Smith scored two goals and 10 points.
Glencross in the same boat as Smith. Both skating with the main group this morning. #Flames
Neither player is expected to play tonight despite their progress. Through 32 games, Smith scored two goals and 10 points.
LW Curtis Glencross and D Derek Smith have been going a few days.
Smith is expected to return to the lineup in a week or two. Through 32 games he scored two goals and 10 points.
CALGARY, AB -- The Calgary Flames announced today the re-signing of defenceman Derek Smith.
Smith has emerged as a steady defenseman in his first full NHL season. Through 32 games he scored two goals and 10 points.
#flames Derek Smith in boot leaving rink...starting to fear high ankle sprain...
Smith was unable to play during the third period and could be out for a few weeks. The former Ottawa Senators farmhand scored two goals and 10 points in 31 games.
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Confirmed Morrison and Derek Smith in for #Bluejackets Flames.
Smith draws back in on the third defensive pairing. He has one assist through 13 games.
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Hagman and Smith would be in.
Smith plays a solid two-way game but has no points through his first eight games with the Flames.
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Looks like Derek Smith is in after all on defence, playing his second straight game.
Look for Smith to man the third pairing with Cory Sarich. The Belleville, Ontario native was held without a point in his first game as a member of the Flames.
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Derek Smith is in for Flames! Smith's first Cgy Reg. Season game.
Smith should play on the bottom pairing and will be used as a spare defender in Calgary. At this point, he holds no fantasy hockey value.
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Derek Smith will be the odd man out on defence.
Smith likely only draws in due to injury. Last season he registered an assist through nine games.
The Fan960 via twitter reported today that the Calgary Flames have inked 27-year old defender Derek Smith, formerly of the Ottawa Senators organization.