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On YouTubeColumbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8
Blue Jackets' Brendan Smith undergoes meniscus surgery, might miss rest of season
The Blue Jackets announced that defenseman Brendan Smith underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Brendan Smith News / Daily Faceoff / January 8
Blue Jackets’ Brendan Smith to miss three to four months after meniscus surgery
The Columbus Blue Jackets will be without defenseman Brendan Smith for the foreseeable future. On Thursday, the hockey club announced that the 36-year-old had undergone successful surgery on Jan.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2
Blue Jackets To Activate Zach Werenski, Place Brendan Smith On IR
Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski will return to the lineup Saturday against the Sabres, he told reporters today (including Aaron Portzline of The Athletic).
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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / January 2
Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski to return against Sabres, Brendan Smith placed on IR
One of the league’s top blueliners is set to return to the ice. When speaking to the media, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski revealed that he will be back in the lineup on Friday afternoon when the Blue Jackets go up against the Buffalo Sabres.
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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 31
Blue Jackets’ Brendan Smith Out Indefinitely With Lower Leg Injury
Blue Jackets defenseman Brendan Smith is going to be out “a while” due to the lower right leg injury he sustained Monday against the Senators, head coach Dean Evason told reporters (including Aaron Portzline of The Athletic).
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 24
Blue Jackets sign Brendan Smith to one-year contract
The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they’ve signed defenseman Brendan Smith to a one-year contract. At this point in time, the cap hit for Smith’s contract is not confirmed.
Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 31
Ex-Dallas Stars defenseman inks deal with Western Conference opponent
The Columbus Blue Jackets made headlines by signing veteran defenseman Brendan Smith to a professional tryout contract, but Dallas Stars fans will remember him well from his time in Victory Green.
Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 20
Former Dallas Stars first-round pick defenseman has a new home!
The Columbus Blue Jackets made a move that blends experience and risk, bringing in longtime NHL defenseman Brendan Smith on a professional tryout contract for training camp, a deal announced by team president and general manager Don Waddell.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 19
Blue Jackets sign Brendan Smith to professional tryout
On Tuesday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced that the team has signed defenseman Brendan Smith to a professional tryout contract.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 19
Blue Jackets sign former first-round pick to professional tryout
The Blue Jackets have brought in a former first-round pick and 14-year NHL veteran on a professional tryout contract.
Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 3
Free-agent focus for the Dallas Stars
The Stars don’t have many restricted free agents.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 6
New York Rangers Trade Veteran Forward to Vegas Golden Knights
The New York Rangers have made some news today. Blueshirts General Manager Chris Drury has pulled off the Reilly Smith trade with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23
Stars recall top defensive prospect
The Stars recalled top defense prospect Lian Bichsel from AHL Texas on Thursday, per a team announcement. They also reversed yesterday’s paper transaction involving forward Matěj Blümel and added him back to the active roster, which is now full.
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 18, 2024
Reilly Smith will get look as right wing on Rangers first line 
Many New York Rangers fans thought the acquisition of Reilly Smith from the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 1 would plug the hole at right wing on the No. 1 line with left wing Chris Kreider and center Mika Zibanejad.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 3, 2024
Devils Lose Veteran Leader Brendan Smith to Free Agency
Following a lackluster 2023-24 season, the New Jersey Devils are looking to bounce back after not qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The team has already solved their glaring issue between the pipes by acquiring goaltender Jakob Markström.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1, 2024
Dallas Stars sign Brendan Smith to one-year, $1 million contract
The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Brendan Smith to a one-year, $1 million contract. Smith was an unrestricted free agent after the conclusion of his two-year contract with a $1.1 million cap hit with the New Jersey Devils.
New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / June 27, 2024
What We’re Hearing About Devils Brendan Smith
The New Jersey Devils are going through a bit of a makeover this summer. In fact, they’ve already started by acquiring their desired goaltender, solidifying their crease presence before we even got to the 2024 NHL Draft.
New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 11, 2024
Assessing New Jersey Devils' free-agent situation
Although the Devils are looking to acquire top-level talent to return to contention next year, they must be mindful of upcoming extension candidates.
New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / January 18, 2024
Devils Place Smith on IR, Recall Another Defenseman
On Thursday, the New Jersey Devils announced that veteran hybrid Brendan Smith has been placed on injured reserve. As a result, they’ve recalled defenseman Santeri Hatakka from the Utica Comets (AHL).
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