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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

Suffers undisclosed injury Smith is dealing with an undisclosed injury sustained against the Blues on Saturday, John Glennon of NHL.com reports.

Impact Smith's status for Monday's matchup with Dallas should probably be considered questionable at best, especially after the team opted to call up John Leonard from the minors. In his last 11 games, the 27-year-old Smith managed just one point and eight shots while dishing out 34 hits. If he can't play Monday, the aforementioned Leonard should be in line to replace him in the lineup.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Smith (upper body) will not play Monday against the Stars.

Impact As expected, Smith will miss at least one game after suffering an injury Saturday against the Blues. The 27-year-old has just one point over his last 11 games.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Physical presence in loss Smith picked up nine hits in the Predators' 2-0 loss to the Penguins on Thursday.

Impact Smith was a huge physical factor Thursday, posting nine hits in his 16:34 of ice time. The American forward has been struggling offensively lately, scoring just one goal in his last 10 games. He should continue to occupy a third-line role moving forward.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks' J.T. Miller Drops Predators' Cole Smith With Heavy Right In Fiery Fight

MARCH 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Assist and fight in shootout loss Smith notched an assist and a fighting major in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Canucks.

Impact Smith made a quick impact on offense, setting up Colton Sissons' goal at 4:55 of the first period, just 27 seconds after the Canucks opened the scoring. In the middle frame, Smith dropped the gloves with J.T. Miller. Smith hasn't been one to back down from the rough stuff this season -- he has 52 PIM and 158 hits to go with 15 points, 54 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through 55 outings in his first full NHL campaign.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks one-year extension Smith agreed to terms on a one-year, $775,000 contract extension with Nashville on Monday.

Impact Perhaps most significant for Smith is that his extension is a one-way contract, so he can't be as easily moved between the NHL and AHL. Being on a two-way deal this season hasn't stopped the 27-year-old winger from logging 42 games with the Preds in which he has generated two goals on 47 shots, nine assists and 112 hits while averaging 11:45 of ice time. Unlikely to develop into a top-six offensive option, Smith should still be capable of recording 20-25 points per season and offer decent mid-range fantasy value.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Smith scores OT winner, Admirals edge Moose 2-1 in AHL MILWAUKEE - Cole Smith scored the overtime winner for the Milwaukee Admirals in a 2-1 win Friday over the visiting Manitoba Moose in the AHL...

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

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

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