BRENDAN SMITH NEWS

Buries shorthanded goal Smith scored a shorthanded goal on three shots and added two hits in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Utah.

Impact Smith put the Stars ahead 2-1 with his shortie early in the second period, though Sean Durzi offered a quick response for Utah before the power play ended. The goal was Smith's first in 30 games with the Stars this year, to go with four assists, 26 shots on net, 38 hits, 21 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a minus-8 rating. The 36-year-old has been in a reserve role most of the time, but he got to play while the Stars held Thomas Harley and Esa Lindell out for maintenance reasons, likely in an effort to give their top healthy blueliners some rest before the playoffs. Smith could be a regular in the lineup to close out the regular season, but he'll probably be a scratch for most of the postseason unless injuries arise.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Buries shorthanded goal Smith scored a shorthanded goal on three shots and added two hits in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Utah.

Impact Smith put the Stars ahead 2-1 with his shortie early in the second period, though Sean Durzi offered a quick response for Utah before the power play ended. The goal was Smith's first in 30 games with the Stars this year, to go with four assists, 26 shots on net, 38 hits, 21 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a minus-8 rating. The 36-year-old has been in a reserve role most of the time, but he got to play while the Stars held Thomas Harley and Esa Lindell out for maintenance reasons, likely in an effort to give their top healthy blueliners some rest before the playoffs. Smith could be a regular in the lineup to close out the regular season, but he'll probably be a scratch for most of the postseason unless injuries arise.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cooley has goal and assist, Utah gets 4 power-play scores in 5-3 win over Stars

Logan Cooley had a goal and two assists, and the Utah Hockey Club scored four power-play goals to beat the Dallas Stars 5-3

APRIL 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playing time remains sparse Smith logged 15:17 of ice time in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Jets.

Impact Smith had been scratched for the previous four games, but he was needed in place of Lian Bichsel (illness) in Friday's contest. The 36-year-old Smith has had trouble seeing anything more than part-time usage in 2024-25. He's at four assists, a minus-9 rating, 23 shots on net, 31 PIM, 36 hits and 20 blocked shots through 28 appearances in his first year with the Stars, and he'll likely head back to the press box when Bichsel is ready to play again.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Checks in, earns assist Smith logged an assist and five PIM in Friday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Kings.

Impact Smith set up a Matt Duchene tally late in the first period and then closed out the frame by fighting Tanner Jeannot. The 36-year-old Smith saw some action as a seventh defenseman late in January, but he was in the lineup Friday to cover the absence of Ilya Lyubushkin (undisclosed). Smith is likely to be scratched again when Lyubushkin returns. For the season, Smith has just four helpers with 19 shots on net, 31 PIM, 31 hits, 15 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 23 appearances.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz get two goals, one assist each in Stars' 5-3 win over Canucks

Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz each had two goals and an assist as the Dallas Stars beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 Friday night

FEBRUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting short end of playing time Smith has been scratched for 11 of the Stars' last 12 contests after sitting out Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Smith appears to be on the outside looking in with the Stars' blue line at full health. The 35-year-old defenseman could offer a challenge to Matt Dumba or Nils Lundkvist, but Smith has been middling at best in 2024-25 with three assists, a minus-3 rating, 20 PIM, 19 hits and 13 blocked shots over 16 appearances. Smith is not even guaranteed to be the first blueliner to jump into the lineup, as Dallas has often called up prospect Lian Bichsel to cover injury or illness absences on defense.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time trending down Smith was scratched for the seventh straight game when he sat out Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Predators.

Impact Matt Dumba (upper body) was unavailable Thursday, but the Stars recalled and played Lian Bichsel rather than have Smith join the lineup. That's not a ringing endorsement on Smith's play so far. The 35-year-old has three helpers, eight shots on net, 11 PIM, 18 hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 12 outings, though he hasn't earned a point since Nov. 14. He hasn't played since going minus-4 in a game versus the Blackhawks on Nov. 27.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up pair of helpers Smith registered two assists, two hits and two PIM in Monday's 7-1 win over the Penguins.

Impact Smith checked back into the lineup for Matt Dumba in this contest. The 35-year-old Smith has most often been a healthy scratch this season, sitting out eight of the Stars' 14 games so far. He's collected two assists, three shots on net, 10 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over his six appearances, filling a third-pairing role when in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Miro Heiskanen keys fast start for Stars in 7-1 victory over the Penguins

Miro Heiskanen scored two of Dallas’ six first-period goals, and the Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-1

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to play Saturday Smith (undisclosed) is in the lineup for Saturday's game against Edmonton, per the NHL media site.

Impact Smith appeared to be injured when he absorbed a crosscheck during Thursday's 3-2 loss to Washington, but he won't miss a game as a result of the incident. The 35-year-old has no points, two shots, four hits and three blocks in three appearances this campaign.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Saturday Smith (undisclosed) will probably play Saturday versus Edmonton, but his availability isn't certain, according to Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News on Friday.

Impact Smith played through Thursday's 3-2 loss to Washington, but he appeared to be hurt after absorbing a crosscheck during the contest, per Assimakopoulos. The 35-year-old Smith was able to participate in Friday's practice, though, so it seems his injury isn't major. He has no points, two shots, four hits and three blocks across three appearances this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs one-year deal Smith signed a one-year, $1 million contract with Dallas on Monday.

Impact Smith accumulated five goals, 15 points, 60 shots on net, 61 PIM, 101 blocked shots and 117 hits across 63 regular-season games with New Jersey in 2023-24. He will serve as a depth defender for the Stars.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big three-point effort carries win Smith had a goal and two assists in a 4-3 win over Ottawa on Saturday.

Impact He wired a slap shot from the point that went high glove in the first period that pushed the score to 3-0. Smith now has goals in back-to-back games and 14 points (five goals, nine assists; 54 shots) in 58 games this season. He's not much of a fantasy force, but it's been a solid couple of games.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Smith has a goal and 2 assists as Devils hold off Senators 4-3 Brendan Smith had a goal and two assists and the New Jersey Devils snapped a three-game losing streak by holding on for a 4-3 win over the O...

APRIL 7, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Good to go Friday Smith (undisclosed) is in Friday's lineup against the Ducks, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Smith was a game-time call for Friday's contest but won't be forced to miss any game action. The 35-year-old has nine points in 41 games this season, including four in his last five appearances.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Smith didn't skate Thursday and is questionable for Friday's contest against Anaheim because he's banged up from Tuesday's 7-2 victory over San Jose, per Amanda Stein of the Devils...

Impact Smith has three goals, nine points, 47 PIM, 81 hits and 55 blocks in 41 outings with New Jersey this season. If he can't play Friday, then perhaps Nick DeSimone will make his Devils debut after being claimed off waivers from Calgary on Jan. 25.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp Tuesday Smith scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Smith contributed a goal in the Devils' four-goal blitz over 5:16 during the third period. The 35-year-old Smith has four points over his last five appearances. He's up to nine points, 40 shots on net, 81 hits, 55 blocked shots, 47 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 41 appearances. He's not guaranteed a spot in the Devils' lineup, but he's played fairly regularly as a bottom-four blueliner this season.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in Stadium Series Smith notched a goal and an assist in Saturday's 6-3 Stadium Series win over the Flyers.

Impact Smith picked up an assist on Tyler Toffoli's first-period marker before extending New Jersey's lead to 3-1 in the second, swiping a rebound past Samuel Ersson for his second goal of the campaign. It's just the second multi-point game of the year for Smith, who'd gone scoreless in his previous two contests since returning from a 10-game IR stint. The 35-year-old blueliner now has seven points, 73 hits and 50 blocked shots in a third-pairing role with the Devils this season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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