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Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 31

Cole Smith can prove to be a solid depth replacement for the Blackhawks in 2026-27

Cole Smith was one of the Chicago Blackhawks biggest free agents signings because he got the most term, with a three-year, $9M deal. The Blackhawks foresee the 30 year old filling some significant voids and making himself known in a depth role.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

Meet the New Chicago Blackhawks: Cole Smith

The Chicago Blackhawks and Ilya Mikheyev parted ways this summer, as he signed a four-year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning in free agency. Therefore, they had to make their own moves to fill the void of losing a key part of their bottom six.

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NHL News / On Tap Sports Net / July 7

Cole Smith Comes to Chicago With High Expectations

Cole Smith made his first comments as a Chicago Blackhawks player on Tuesday. In his statements, he spoke about the organization’s readiness to leave the league’s basement.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Blackhawks sign Cole Smith, Ian Cole to contracts

A couple of experienced players are moving to the Windy City. As free agency opened on Wednesday, the Chicago Blackhawks signed forward Cole Smith to a three-year contract.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 1

Chicago Blackhawks Sign Forward Cole Smith to 3-Year Deal

One of the first signings of free agency comes via the Chicago Blackhawks. After names like Mason Marchment and others seem to be falling off the board, the Blackhawks added a depth forward in the form of Cole Smith.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 27

Golden Knights sweep Avs, reach Stanley Cup Final

Golden Knights head to Stanley Cup Final after completing sweep of Avalanche

Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored goals and Carter Hart made 20 saves as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 to compete a four-game sweep of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / ESPN / May 27

Vegas completes sweep, will return to Cup Final

Cole Smith scored 14:15 into the third period, and the Vegas Golden Knights withstood a furious finish to defeat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final Tuesday, completing a sweep and securing a trip to the Stanley Cup Final.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 20

Vegas Golden Knights Have Cap Issues to Resolve to Sign Multiple Players

It is never easy to talk about teams that are still in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it is part of the business. As we have seen, teams like the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are going on long playoff runs and have to deal with their free agents days before July 1st.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / April 20

Dowd, Sissons, And Cole Smith Led The Way To The Necessary Style Of Goal Scoring

(Photo Credit: @GoldenKnights on X/Twitter) Scoring in the playoffs is hard. The Golden Knights are well aware of that in their eighth playoff run. Game 1 was no different.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 20

Mammoth’s Durzi fined for head-butting Golden Knights’ Andersson

Some repercussions followed a rather controversial incident on the second day of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Monday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Utah Mammoth defenseman Sean Durzi has been fined $5,000 for head-butting Vegas Golden Knights defender Rasmus Andersson.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 8

Golden Knights edge Canucks, grab piece of first place in Pacific

Cole Smith scored the eventual game-winner as the Vegas Golden Knights edged the host Vancouver Canucks 2-1 on Tuesday night. With the win, the Golden Knights (36-26-16, 88 points) moved into a tie for first place in the Pacific Division with the Oilers.

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Nashville Predators News / Flamesnation / March 4

NHL Notebook: Nashville Predators trade Cole Smith to Golden Knights and Michael McCarron to Wild

The 2026 trade deadline is just around the corner. As is usually the case, there have been a handful of trades leading up to the actual trade deadline day.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 4

Golden Knights acquire F Cole Smith from Predators

The Vegas Golden Knights acquired forward Cole Smith in a trade Tuesday evening, sending defenseman Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick to Nashville in the deal.

NHL News / Dice City Sports / March 4

Cole Smith trade adds fourth-line juice for Golden Knights

Vegas went shopping late Tuesday, and it came back with a familiar type: pace, contact, and penalty-kill minutes. The Golden Knights acquired forward Cole Smith from the Nashville Predators as Kelly McCrimmon looked to inject early-game energy into a group that has too often started on its heels.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 3

Golden Knights Acquire Cole Smith From the Predators

The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired Cole Smith from the Nashville Predators. In exchange, the Predators are receiving a third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft as well as defenseman Christoffer Sedoff.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 4

Golden Knights Move Sedoff and a Pick in Trade For Cole Smith

The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired forward Cole Smith from the Nashville Predators. The trade was confirmed by the hockey club late Tuesday night. Smith was removed from tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets after a three-second shift.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 3

Golden Knights acquire Cole Smith from Predators for draft pick

The Nashville Predators have sold off another bottom-six forward, as they’ve traded winger Cole Smith to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for defenseman Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick on Tuesday, as first reported by TSN insider Darren Dreger.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17

Predators Activate Cole Smith From Injured Reserve

The Predators have reinstated winger Cole Smith from injured reserve, Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey reports. They’ve had a whopping three open roster spots since sending Zachary L’Heureux to the AHL last weekend, so no corresponding transaction is required.

Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / November 2

Predators F Cole Smith (upper body) out 3-6 weeks

The Nashville Predators announced Sunday that forward Cole Smith will miss three to six weeks with an upper-body injury and captain Roman Josi has been placed on injured reserve.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23, 2024

Predators forward placed on IR with lower-body injury

The Nashville Predators have placed forward Cole Smith on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.

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Nashville Predators News / Nashville Hockey Now / May 18, 2024

Cole Smith The Latest Win For Predators’ Amateur Scouting Staff

Cole Smith’s emergence as a reliable bottom-six forward was a boost for the Nashville Predators this season. It’s also a win for the team’s amateur scouting staff, which identified Smith as a late bloomer with NHL potential following his senior year at the University of North Dakota in 2020.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / January 26, 2024

Predators, Cole Smith Mutually Benefit From Contract Extension

When Nashville Predators’ team practice concluded on Thursday (Jan. 25), the players didn’t head straight to the locker room. Instead, they formed a circle at center ice, as Cole Smith skated a lap around them to the tune of cheers and thunderous stick taps.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Hockey Now / January 24, 2024

Cole Smith’s ‘Long Journey’ Comes Full Circle With New Contract

It appears Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz has the same knack for signing lineup-staple players to team-friendly contracts as his predecessor, David Poile.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / January 24, 2024

Nashville Predators sign Cole Smith to two-year, $2 million extension

Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has signed forward Cole Smith to a two-year, $2 million contract that will begin in the 2024-25 season.