Jiri Smejkal - NHL News & Rumors

Heading back to Czechia Smejkal signed a five-year contract with HC Dynamo Pardubice of Czechia on Thursday.

Impact Smejkal picked up one goal and one assist over 20 NHL games, as well as 22 points in 47 contests with AHL Belleville. The 27-year-old winger signed an entry-level deal last May, but he was set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer before signing this deal to head back to his home country.

JUNE 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors Smejkal was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.

Impact Smejkal had a goal and an assist in 20 NHL games with the Senators in 2023-24. He's also contributed nine goals and 22 points in 45 outings with Belleville. Ottawa's campaign is over, so that's why the 27-year-old is returning to the minors.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots first NHL goal Smejkal scored his first career goal in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact The 27-year-old rookie opened the scoring midway through the second period, as his quick shot handcuffed Linus Ullmark and trickled past the Boston goalie. Smejkal has played 20 games for Ottawa during his first season in North America and managed only two points, and his nine goals and 22 points in 45 AHL contests doesn't suggest he'll be anything more than organizational depth next season.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jiri Smejkal and Jakob Chychrun Stun Bruins With Two Goals In 51 Seconds

APRIL 17, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Back in NHL Smejkal was recalled from AHL Belleville on Thursday.

Impact Smejkal has played 12 games in the NHL this season, picking up one assist. The 27-year-old Czech native is playing in his first professional season in North America, after spending his first seven years playing in Europe. Smejkal had nine goals and 22 points in 45 AHL games before his recall. He could replace Angus Crookshank (lower body) in the lineup.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Smejkal was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Tuesday.

Impact With Parker Kelly (suspension eligible to return Thursday versus the Blue Jackets, Smejkal was no longer needed on the NHL roster. The 27-year-old has one assist one 12 outings with the Senators this season.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ascends to top level Smejkal was recalled from AHL Belleville on Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.

Impact The 27-year-old winger has one assist in 10 NHL games this season. Smejkal is eligible for the AHL playoffs due to his demotion Friday. He has eight goals and 11 assists in 39 AHL appearances in 2023-24.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned Friday Smejkal was sent down to AHL Belleville on Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.

Impact Smejkal has dressed in 10 games with Ottawa this season, averaging 9:21 of ice time with one assist in the process. The 27-year-old has pocketed eight goals and 19 points through 39 AHL contests.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Smejkal was recalled from AHL Belleville on Thursday.

Impact Smejkal will be back up in the NHL for the first time since Jan. 7. The 27-year-old has racked up eight goals and 12 assists in 48 games down in the AHL. He will look to showcase his talents the rest of the year as a part of the rebuilding Senators.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Smejkal was recalled from AHL Belleville on Tuesday.

Impact Smejkal is projected to occupy a bottom-six spot in the lineup Wednesday against Toronto. He has one assists, one shot on goal, four blocked shots and six hits in six NHL contests this campaign. The 27-year-old winger also has three goals and nine points over 19 AHL appearances in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in AHL Smejkal was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Saturday.

Impact Smejkal was held off the scoresheet in a 5-4 overtime win over the Penguins. The 27-year-old has one assist through six NHL outings this season. He may return to the NHL if the Senators need forward depth after the holiday break.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first career point Smejkal notched an assist in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Smejkal has played in five games this season, though he's yet to earn much more than a fourth-line role. He set up a Jacob Bernard-Docker tally in Thursday's defeat. Smejkal has added one shot on net, five hits, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating so far. He may be reassigned to AHL Belleville once Mathieu Joseph (lower body) or Rourke Chartier (upper body) return.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Smejkal was called up by Ottawa on Saturday, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.

Impact Smejkal has three goals and nine points in 19 contests with AHL Belleville this season. He's also appeared in two games with Ottawa, recording two blocks while averaging 6:51 of ice time.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors Smejkal was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.

Impact Smejkal was called up by Ottawa on Friday and went on to appear in two games with the Senators, blocking two shots while averaging 6:51 of ice time. He also has three goals and nine points in 17 contests with Belleville this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jiri Smejkal and D.J. Smith Pregame Availability vs DET

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ascends to top level Smejkal was recalled from AHL Belleville on Friday.

Impact The Senators are down to 12 healthy forwards heading into Saturday's clash in Detroit. Smejkal had a strong training camp and was one of the final cuts after a seven-year career in Europe. The 27-year-old had three goals and six assists in 17 games with Belleville before his callup.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL Smejkal was loaned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.

Impact Smejkal was among the final cuts for Ottawa following a strong showing at training camp. The 26-year-old forward generated 23 goals and 43 points in 49 games for IK Oskarshamn of the SHL last season.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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