Former Ottawa Senator Zack Smith didn’t always know he would make it as a professional hockey player. But he became a fan favourite quickly when he did.
In 2020-21, Smith was still under contract with the Blackhawks but did not play after having back surgery the season prior. He is still dealing with pain and is now focused on his post-hockey health and life.
Smith, 32, was recently ruled healthy for the Blackhawks after undergoing back surgery in March but may not end up on the opening day roster after all. Dano meanwhile is just trying to hold on to an NHL career that barely ever existed in the first place.