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Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / December 8
Craig Smith retires after 14-season NHL career
A longtime secondary scorer has hung up his skates. On Monday, former NHL forward Craig Smith officially announced his retirement from pro hockey. In a statement released through Magnuson Hockey Agency, Smith expressed his gratitude for his 14-year career in the league.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 28, 2025
Blue Jackets’ 3 Potential PTO Targets
The season is slowly approaching for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and they’ve already announced their first professional tryout signing, defenseman Brendan Smith.
Best last-minute Craig Smith destinations in 2025 NHL Free Agency
NHL Free Agency opened on July 1, and while many of the best free agents have new contracts, a few quality players remain. One of those players is Craig Smith.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16, 2025
Canadiens sign former first-round pick
According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Montreal Canadiens are closing in on a contract for center Joe Veleno. It’ll be a coming-home party for the former first-round pick, who’s from Montreal and spent his junior days with the QMJHL’s Saint John Sea Dogs and Drummondville Voltigeurs.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 11, 2025
Jack Roslovic, Matt Grzelcyk, Victor Olofsson among top remaining UFAs
Our list of top 50 UFAs saw many of its top names land a “re-signed” designation before the 2025-26 league year even began. Now, 10 days into free agency, 44 of those players have signed new contracts, leaving just six without deals.
Recap: Blackhawks come back to defeat Utah 4–3 on Bedard’s OT winner
The Chicago Blackhawks took on the Utah Hockey Club at the United Center on the NHL trade deadline day. While the Hawks made two moves on the day, only one move affected the NHL roster.
NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / March 7, 2025
Smith Should Boost Red Wings Depth Scoring
Goals are becoming harder to come by for the Detroit Red Wings. Depth of scoring has proven a problem for the club all season long. In recently recalling
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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7, 2025
Blackhawks acquire underperforming forward from Red Wings
Thanks to his performance this season, he became an interesting trade candidate from the Red Wings’ perspective.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24, 2025
Blackhawks recall AHL scorer
He was previously up with Chicago for nearly all of January but was returned to the minors early this month.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 7, 2025
Trade-deadline primer for bottom-feeding Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks' trade deadline will focus on building the support around those burgeoning prospects, as they try to craft a roster that can climb to long-term success.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ESPN / February 5, 2025
Blackhawks activate forward Smith (back) off IR 
The Chicago Blackhawks activated forward Craig Smith from injured reserve before Wednesday night's game against Edmonton.
Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / February 5, 2025
Levshunov and Dach Sent Down to Rockford, Craig Smith Activated From Injured Reserve
The Chicago Blackhawks made some roster moves ahead of Wednesday night's game against the Edmonton Oilers. Artyom Levshunov and Colton Dach were sent down to the Rockford IceHogs, and Craig Smith was activated from injured reserve (IR). Artyom Levshunov was only here to experience NHL practice while the AHL was on the All-Star break.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5, 2025
Blackhawks to activate veteran center from IR
The 35-year-old has missed the last 11 games with a lingering back injury that also held him out for eight games in December.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / February 4, 2025
Blackhawks Practice: Craig Smith Returns, Landon Slaggert Needs to ‘Figure Out His Game’
The Chicago Blackhawks were back on the practice ice today as they prepare for tomorrow’s games against Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Edmonton Oilers.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 31, 2024
Blackhawks activate veteran forward ahead of Winter Classic
He missed the last eight games with a back injury.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / December 20, 2024
Blackhawks place Craig Smith on injured reserve
Injury challenges continue for the Chicago Blackhawks as the club announced Friday that center Craig Smith has been added to the injured reserve due to a back ailment.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / November 22, 2024
Smith Scores, Power Play Shows Life, and More From Blackhawks 3-1 Win Over Panthers
The Chicago Blackhawks’ ESPN+/Hulu exclusive game against the Florida Panthers seemed like nothing but the worst could happen. The Blackhawks were in a three-game rut and have scored only four goals in that span, and they were facing the reigning Stanley Cup Champions.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / October 20, 2024
Recap: Smith scores twice as Blackhawks lose to Sabres 4–2
In the second home game of the season for the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago looked to continue their winning ways. The Hawks made some lineup changes from their victory against the San Jose Sharks, as Andreas Athanasiou and Ryan Donato returned to the lineup for Joey Anderson and Pat Maroon, who were out with an injury and illness, respectively.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / September 26, 2024
Blackhawks veteran stands out in preseason loss to Red Wings
The preseason is usually when rookies shine, trying to make an impact to show they belong in the NHL. But for the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night it was Craig Smith who stole the show.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 15, 2024
Meet the New Blackhawks: Craig Smith
Barring any last-minute additions to the Chicago Blackhawks as the 2024-25 season approaches, this will be our final installment to our summer series, “Meet the New Blackhawks”.
Boston Bruins News / Yardbarker / December 14, 2021
Bruins place Brad Marchand, Craig Smith in COVID-19 protocol
In what's becoming a worrisome trend, a recent opponent of the Calgary Flames is facing setbacks related to the coronavirus.
Boston Bruins News / Yardbarker / June 2, 2021
Bruins forward Craig Smith expected to play Game 3 vs. Islanders after battling lower-body injury
The 31-year-old joined the Bruins on a three-year, $9.3 million deal ahead of the 2020-21 campaign. He tallied 13 goals and 19 assists in 54 regular-season games and has one goal and two assists in six playoff games.
Boston Bruins News / Yardbarker / March 24, 2021
Bruins resume practice, prepare to play Islanders on Thursday
The Boston Bruins haven't played since earning a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres last Thursday and were paused for nearly an entire week due to coronavirus-related concerns.
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