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Return isn't imminent Although Smith (lower body) did skate Saturday, he's not close to returning, coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Smith, who hasn't played since Dec. 21, has a goal, three points, 33 PIM and 45 hits in 26 contests this season. When Smith is an option, he will compete for a fourth-line spot and might also occasionally serve as a healthy scratch.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on injured reserve Per Max Miller of The Hockey News, Smith (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Smith was injured Dec. 21 versus Arizona and his status will likely be retroactive to that date. Smith has gone 11 games without a point and has a goal, two assists, 45 hits and 33 PIM in 26 games this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Wednesday Smith (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Kings, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Smith was hurt last Thursday and his absence will now reach two games. The 25-year-old should be considered questionable at best for Thursday's contest versus the Oilers.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Smith (lower body) won't play Saturday against the Canucks, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Smith, who is considered day-to-day, was injured in Thursday's 5-2 loss to Arizona. In 26 appearances this season, he has registered three points, 33 PIM, 27 shots on goal and 45 hits. With Alexander Barabanov (illness) also unavailable to play, Jacob MacDonald could shift back to forward for Saturday's contest.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt in Thursday's game Smith (undisclosed) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Coyotes, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Smith was hurt in the second period on a hit from Matt Dumba in the neutral zone. The 25-year-old Smith has filled a fourth-line role for most of the time he's in the lineup, so his absence won't make waves in fantasy. If he misses time, Alexander Barabanov is likely to return to the lineup.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Smith (abdomen) is in Friday's lineup against the Devils, per the NHL's media site.

Impact Smith was a game-time call Friday but he won't be forced to miss any action despite dealing with a minor injury. The 25-year-old has three points, 29 PIM and 35 hits through 21 games this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Friday Smith has a mid-body injury and a decision on if he will be in the lineup, will be made after the pregame skate Friday versus New Jersey, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Smith was injured Thursday in Boston and it may have occurred during his fight with Trent Frederic late in the second period, as he did not play in the third. Smith has a goal, two assists, 29 PIM and 35 hits in 21 games this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects pair of points Smith scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, added two hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Smith has three points on the year, all of which have come over the last two games. His second-period goal was his first as a Shark. The 25-year-old has added 24 shots on net, 22 PIM, 25 hits and a minus-3 rating while playing in a fourth-line role over 15 appearances. Despite his uptick in offense, he's unlikely to sustain his scoring long enough to make an impact in fantasy.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers helper Smith earned an assist, fired two shots on goal and added two PIM in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Smith saw just 5:55 of ice time Tuesday, but he was able to set up Mike Hoffman for a first-period goal. Entering Tuesday, Smith was averaging 8:44 of ice time per game. The 25-year-old continues to see a limited role on the fourth line, where he's contributed 23 hits, 22 PIM, 21 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 14 appearances.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spends time in sin bin Smith was scoreless in Friday's 3-0 road loss against the Hurricanes.

Impact Smith ended up with two shots on goal, two minor penalties, two blocked shots and a hit in his 9:53 of ice time across 14 shifts. He has very little fantasy appeal outside of the deepest pools, but he can be helpful in the PIM and hits categories.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining San Jose Smith signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract with the Sharks on Saturday.

Impact The Panthers elected not to qualify Smith after he logged four points (one goal, three assists) in 34 games. The 25-year-old Smith will bring a physical element to San Jose's bottom six -- he racked up 63 hits and 72 PIM last year.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting open market Smith was not qualified by Florida on Friday, making him an unrestricted free agent, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Smith scored four points in 36 combined games with Detroit and Florida last season. His physicality could land him a bottom-line role somewhere, as he also added 67 hits and 72 PIM.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off LTIR Smith (face) has been activated off long-term injured reserve ahead of Tuesday night's game versus the Flyers, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Impact At this point, it isn't clear if Smith will play Tuesday, but if he does, look for him to slot into a bottom-six role against Philadelphia. He's picked up four points while averaging 7:08 of ice time through 24 contests this campaign.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Placed on long-term injured reserve Smith (face) was placed on long-term injured reserve Friday, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Impact The Panthers are up against the cap with the return of Anthony Duclair (Achilles) to the lineup, as well as injuries to Aleksander Barkov (hand) and Sam Bennett (lower body), both of whom are unavailable Friday against Buffalo. Smith was hit in the face by a Radko Gudas shot in the second period Monday against Anaheim and had a procedure done this week, forcing him out of action until late March. The feisty forward has a goal and three assists with 47 PIM and 48 hits in 22 NHL games this season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Friday Smith (face) will not play Friday versus Buffalo, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Smith was hit in the face by a Radko Gudas shot in the second period Monday and did not return. He could return Tuesday in Tampa Bay, but he'll be out of action Friday. He has a goal and three assists with 48 hits and 47 PIM in 22 games this season.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Monday's game Smith left Monday's 4-3 overtime win over Anaheim in the second period after being hit in the face by a shot from teammate Radko Gudas, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site...

Impact Coach Paul Maurice said following the contest that X-rays came back negative and Smith won't need to enter concussion protocol. Despite the encouraging news, it's unclear at this time if Smith will be available for Friday's matchup with Buffalo. If he can't play, Chris Tierney could draw back into the lineup.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Tkachuk scores 2 in 5-goal second, Panthers beat Habs 6-2

Matthew Tkachuk scored twice in the middle of a five-goal second period and the Florida Panthers cruised to a 6-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens

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