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Lukas Reichel makes his season debut for the Blackhawks in win over Sharks

Lukas Reichel has made his season debut for the Chicago Blackhawks after he was a healthy scratch for the team’s opening four-game trip

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • NHL.COM

Signs one-year deal Smith signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Blackhawks on Monday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Smith recorded 11 goals, 20 points, 33 PIM, 51 hits and 30 blocks in 75 regular-season games with the Stars in 2023-24. The 34-year-old should serve primarily on the fourth line with Chicago.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stars forward Radek Faksa to replace Craig Smith in lineup for Game 4 against Oilers Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer announced Radek Faksa will replace Craig Smith in the lineup for Game 4 of the Western Conference finals agai...

MAY 29, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Supplies assist Smith logged an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 7.

Impact Smith set up Radek Faksa's third-period tally, which was the game-winner. After being a scratch for the first two contests of the playoffs, Smith contributed two helpers, 10 shots on net, eight hits and a plus-1 rating over the last five games of the first round. The 34-year-old winger should continue to play in a fourth-line role when he's in the lineup.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper Smith recorded an assist in Monday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.

Impact Smith began the postseason as a healthy scratch when the Stars were at full health, but he's drawn into the last two games due to the absences of Mason Marchment (undisclosed) and Radek Faksa (undisclosed). The 34-year-old Smith will continue to see fourth-line usage until the Stars are healthy again. Smith put up 20 points, 112 shots on net and 51 hits over 75 regular-season appearances in a similar role.

APRIL 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring Saturday Smith scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Smith redirected a Jason Robertson shot with less than three seconds left in the first period. Over his last 15 games, Smith has chipped in with four goals and four assists. The winger is up to 11 tallies, 20 points, 112 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 74 outings in a fourth-line role.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out pair of helpers Smith notched two assists and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Oilers.

Impact Smith ended a four-game point drought by helping out on goals from linemates Radek Faksa and Sam Steel. Playing in a fourth-line role has put some limits on Smith's offense, but he's done alright with 19 points through 70 contests. He's added 104 shots on net, 46 hits, 29 PIM and a plus-4 rating.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets assist in win Smith logged an assist in Friday's 4-2 win over the Penguins.

Impact Smith's point streak is up to four games (three goals, one assist) after he set up a Sam Steel tally in the third period Friday. The 34-year-old Smith has 17 points, 100 shots on net, 44 hits, 25 PIM, 25 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 65 appearances. He remains in a bottom-six role, but his offense lately should be enough to keep him in the lineup over Ty Dellandrea.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goals in three straight games Smith scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.

Impact This was Smith's third straight game with a goal, an impressive run for a fourth-line winger. The 34-year-old reached the 10-goal mark with his insurance tally in the third period. He's up to 16 points, 99 shots on net, 43 hits, 25 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 64 appearances. With Tyler Seguin (lower body) back in the mix, competition between Smith, Radek Faksa, Sam Steel and Ty Dellandrea for fourth-line minutes is likely to increase again.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Saturday Smith scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Smith's offense has been a little more lively than usual lately -- he has two goals and two assists over his last six outings. The 34-year-old winger remains in a fourth-line role, but he's at least been chipping in on offense. For the season, he's up to nine goals, 15 points, 98 shots on net, 43 hits, 25 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 63 appearances.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits goal Thursday Smith scored a goal on four shots and added three hits in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact Smith snapped a 12-game goal drought, during which he had two assists. The 34-year-old winger is up to eight goals, 14 points, 95 shots on net, 42 hits, 25 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 62 appearances. While he's been in the lineup a majority of the time, Smith exclusively plays on the fourth line and hasn't produced enough offense to make up for that unfriendly role in fantasy.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides helper in win Smith registered an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Smith was scratched Friday versus the Ducks when the Stars dressed seven defensemen, but he was back in the lineup in a more traditional alignment Saturday. The 34-year-old winger has had the occasional trip to the press box this season, likely a product of the Stars enjoying good health among their forwards. He has two helpers in his last three games and 13 points, 88 shots on net, 39 hits and 25 PIM through 60 appearances.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Garners assist Smith notched an assist and three hits in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Sharks.

Impact Smith had gone eight games without a point entering Saturday. His shot led to a second chance for Radek Faksa to bury early in the second period. The helper gave Smith 12 points through 58 outings, and he's added 87 shots on net, 38 hits and a plus-1 rating. The 34-year-old winger remains in a fourth-line role, though the Stars' tight cap situation makes it questionable if they'll acquire any forward depth ahead of Friday's trade deadline.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies game-winner in blowout Smith scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Thursday's 9-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Smith scored at 12:31 of the first period, and that goal held as the game-winner, his first such goal this season. The winger has 11 points, 78 shots on net, 25 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 49 outings while playing on the fourth line. He's got some safety in the lineup while Evgenii Dadonov (lower body) is out, but Smith's spot could be in danger if the Stars opt to call up a prospect eventually.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs assist in win Smith recorded an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Sabres.

Impact Smith has been steady in limited action lately, racking up five points and 14 shots on goal over his last 10 games. He's averaged just 9:39 of ice time per contests in that span. The 34-year-old winger is up to 10 points, 73 shots, 25 hits, 22 blocked shots, 23 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 46 outings overall as a fixture on the fourth line.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in return Smith scored a goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Ducks.

Impact Smith missed one game with an upper-body injury, but he was able to step into his usual fourth-line role after the brief absence. He saw just 10:39 of ice time, making the most of it by scoring a goal in the second period. The winger has four points over his last eight outings, which constitutes one of his better stretches of the season. Overall, Smith has six goals, three assists, 69 shots on net, 22 hits, 21 blocked shots, 23 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 44 contests.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to play Thursday Smith (upper body) will draw into the lineup against Anaheim on Thursday, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.

Impact Smith, who missed Tuesday's 5-4 win over Detroit, has five goals, eight points, 23 PIM, 22 hits and 20 blocks in 43 contests this season. He's projected to play on the fourth line alongside Evgenii Dadonov and Radek Faksa.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with upper-body issue Smith (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Detroit, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Impact Smith has picked up just eight points through 43 contests this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to track his status. Look for Ty Dellandrea to replace Smith in the lineup against the Red Wings.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Sunday Smith suffered an upper-body injury Sunday against the Islanders, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Impact Head coach Pete DeBoer did not have an update on Smith's status after the game. Smith logged just 3:44 of ice time prior to exiting the game. He'll be considered questionable for Tuesday's game in Detroit until more information is available.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal Saturday Smith scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Devils.

Impact Smith has picked up the pace lately with three points and nine shots on net over his last six outings. The 34-year-old winger is still unlikely to see much more than fourth-line usage, though he had 1:17 of power-play ice time Saturday with Mason Marchment (illness) out. Smith has produced eight points, 68 shots on net, 23 PIM, 22 hits, 20 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 42 contests this season.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags assist Smith notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Smith has two helpers over his last four games. The 34-year-old winger will make the occasional scoring contribution, but his offense is predictably limited in a fourth-line role. Overall, he's managed seven points, 64 shots on net, 23 PIM and 21 hits through 40 outings this season.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Generates helper Wednesday Smith logged an assist, four shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Smith snapped a four-game dry spell by helping out on Sam Steel's tally late in the third period. The 34-year-old Smith continues to log steady shifts on the fourth line, offering little in the way of fantasy upside. He has six points, 63 shots on net, 23 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 37 appearances.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE