| Nov. 17, 2024 |
Smith notched an assist in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Canucks. - Smith has two points over his last three games after going eight contests without getting on the scoresheet. The 29-year-old's offense is likely to remain limited since he plays almost exclusively on the fourth line with no power-play time. Smith is up to four points, 18 shots on net, 46 hits, 13 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 19 appearances. |
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| Nov. 14, 2024 |
Smith scored a goal, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Oilers. - Smith snapped an eight-game point drought with his third-period tally, which salvaged a standings point for the Predators. The 29-year-old winger has done little on offense this season with three points through 17 contests while filling a bottom-six role. He's added 14 shots on net, 43 hits, 13 PIM and a minus-6 rating. Smith offers plenty of grit and appears to have the upper hand to stay in the lineup over Mark Jankowski even if he doesn't score much. |
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| Oct. 26, 2024 |
Smith scored a goal on two shots, added six hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets. - Smith tied the game at 2-2 early in the third period. The winger had no offense through six games, but he has earned a point in each of his last two contests. For the season, he has a goal, an assist, nine shots on net, 20 hits, eight PIM and a minus-5 rating over eight appearances. Smith is likely to remain in a bottom-six role. |
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| Oct. 25, 2024 |
Smith logged a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Friday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks. - The helper was Smith's first point in seven games this season. He had the secondary assist on Gustav Nyquist's game-tying goal in the second period. The 28-year-old Smith plays a physical role on the Predators' fourth line. He's racked up 14 hits, eight PIM, seven shots on net and a minus-7 rating this season. He has the potential to rack up 200-plus hits in a campaign, but he set a career high with 23 points over 80 regular-season contests in 2023-24, and that likely represents his ceiling. |
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| May 3, 2024 |
Smith (upper body) will not play Friday against the Canucks for Game 6. - Smith is considered day-to-day, indicating he could return Sunday for Game 7 if Nashville avoids elimination. The 28-year-old has 12 hits and no points in five games this series. Juuso Parssinen will dress in Smith's absence for Game 6. |
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| April 15, 2024 |
Smith (rest) is slated to play Monday versus the Penguins, per Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site. - Smith will play in Nashville's regular-season finale after missing Saturday's 6-4 win over Columbus for roster management purposes. He has chipped in nine goals, 23 points, 111 shots on net and 233 hits in 79 games this season. |
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| April 13, 2024 |
Smith will not play in Saturday's tilt versus the Blue Jackets due to roster management reasons. - That has been the Predators' phrasing for when they are resting players, so it's safe to assume Smith is just getting a breather before the playoffs. The 28-year-old has no points over six games in April, and he's at 23 points, 233 hits, 111 shots on net and 63 PIM through 79 contests overall. |
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| March 31, 2024 |
Smith scored his ninth goal of the season in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Avalanche. - Smith opened the scoring just 3:41 into the first period, but the Preds' ultimately couldn't hold off the red-hot Avs. With 23 points in 73 games, Smith has been a solid source of secondary scoring from the team's fourth line where he skates alongside Michael McCarron and Kiefer Sherwood. |
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| Feb. 20, 2024 |
Smith scored a goal on two shots and added six hits in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights. - This was Smith's second tally in the last three games. He tipped in a Michael McCarron shot late in the second period for what ended up being the game-winning goal. Smith has a career-high 19 points with 83 shots on net, 172 hits, 54 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 55 outings overall. He's mostly filled a bottom-six role, though his physicality may draw interest in deep fantasy formats. |
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| Jan. 24, 2024 |
Smith signed a two-year, $2 million contract extension with Nashville on Wednesday. - Smith will first complete his one-year, $775,000 deal, which means his new contract will begin in 2024-25. He has five goals, 16 points, 118 hits and 21 blocks in 46 outings this season. The 28-year-old is likely to continue to serve as a bottom-six forward over the life of his new contract. |
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| Jan. 6, 2024 |
Smith logged an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Stars. - Smith snapped a six-game point drought with the assist. Prior to the slump, he had put together a five-game point streak. The 28-year-old remains in a bottom-six role, so consistent offense is unlikely to be the norm for him. He's produced 16 points -- one off his career high -- while adding 59 shots on net, 103 hits, 37 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 39 appearances. |
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| Dec. 5, 2023 |
Smith (illness) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Blackhawks. - Smith can be considered day-to-day for now. The 28-year-old's absence opens the door for Tyson Barrie to draw back in as Nashville goes with seven defensemen. The Predators' next game is Thursday versus the Lightning. |
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| Dec. 3, 2023 |
Smith logged an assist and six hits in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Sabres. - Smith had the secondary helper on linemate Yakov Trenin's first-period marker. The assist ended a four-game point drought for Smith, who hasn't scored while adding four helpers over his last eight outings since a two-goal game Nov. 18. The 28-year-old winger is at nine points, 60 hits, 29 shots on net, 28 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 24 appearances. He's on pace for a career year, but he's mainly just a physical presence on the third line. |
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| Nov. 18, 2023 |
Smith scored two goals, including the game-winner, on three shots while adding three hits and a plus-1 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over Chicago. - It's the second two-goal performance of the season for the 28-year-old checking winger, but those are his only tallies in 16 games, and he has only one assist. Smith won't add much offense, but with 42 hits already in 2023-24, he's on pace to top 200 for the first time. |
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| Oct. 20, 2023 |
Smith scored his first two goals of the season, including the game-winner, in Thursday's 4-1 victory over the Rangers. - Both tallies came in the first period, and Juuse Saros never relinquished that early lead. Smith had only four goals and 17 points in 69 games last season, but the 27-year-old checking winger is off to a strong start to 2023-24 with three points through five games to go along with seven shots, seven PIM, eight hits, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. |
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| Oct. 12, 2023 |
Smith notched a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal, four hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kraken. - Smith sent a puck out of the zone, and Colton Sissons was the first to get to it on a shorthanded breakaway for the Predators' first goal. After beginning the season on the fourth line, Smith was bumped up to a trio with Cody Glass and Gustav Nyquist for the second game of the year. The 27-year-old Smith had 17 points, 198 hits and 60 PIM in 69 contests last season, his first full NHL campaign. There may be some room to grow if he can hang onto a middle-six spot throughout the year. |
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| Sept. 21, 2023 |
Smith (upper body) is healthy for training camp, Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now reported Wednesday - Smith missed the last seven games of the 2022-23 campaign. The 27-year-old established himself as a full-time NHLer with 17 points in 69 outings last season, as well as 198 hits and 60 PIM. If he can maintain his roster spot to begin 2023-24, Smith is projected to be a bottom-six fixture. |
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| April 4, 2023 |
Smith (upper body) is not considered close to returning to action according to general manager David Poile, Robby Stanley of 102.5 The Game reports Tuesday. - Smith will for sure miss his second straight contest when the Preds face the Knight on Tuesday, though it sounds like it may be longer. With just one point in his last 11 contests, the 27-year-old winger's absence is unlikely to have a significant impact on fantasy players. |
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| April 3, 2023 |
Smith (upper body) will not play Monday against the Stars. - As expected, Smith will miss at least one game after suffering an injury Saturday against the Blues. The 27-year-old has just one point over his last 11 games. |
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| March 12, 2023 |
Smith provided an assist and two hits in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Ducks. - Smith has collected three helpers and nine hits over his last five contests. The 27-year-old winger set up a Yakov Trenin tally in the third period of this game. For the season, Smith has 16 points, 56 shots on net, 164 hits, 54 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 58 outings, mainly in a bottom-six role. His ice time has been on the rise with at least 15 minutes in five of his last eight appearances. |
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| March 7, 2023 |
Smith notched an assist and a fighting major in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Canucks. - Smith made a quick impact on offense, setting up Colton Sissons' goal at 4:55 of the first period, just 27 seconds after the Canucks opened the scoring. In the middle frame, Smith dropped the gloves with J.T. Miller. Smith hasn't been one to back down from the rough stuff this season -- he has 52 PIM and 158 hits to go with 15 points, 54 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through 55 outings in his first full NHL campaign. |
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| March 4, 2023 |
Smith recorded an assist and two hits in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks. - Smith helped out on linemate Colton Sissons' empty-netter in the third period. The assist ended a three-game dry spell for Smith, who has held his own in a bottom-six role this season. He's up to 14 points, 54 shots on net, 157 hits, 47 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 54 contests, providing a little depth scoring and a lot of toughness to the Predators' roster. |
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| Feb. 23, 2023 |
Smith logged a shorthanded assist in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Sharks. - Smith has a goal and a helper over his last two games after going without a point in his previous six outings. The 27-year-old winger fed Yakov Trenin on a shorthanded rush late in the second period for the Predators' fourth goal. Through 50 outings overall, Smith has 13 points (two shorthanded), 52 shots on net, 143 hits, 43 PIM and a plus-1 rating while logging bottom-six minutes. |
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| Feb. 21, 2023 |
Smith collected a goal in Nashville's 5-4 shootout win over Vancouver on Tuesday. - Smith opened the scoring at 4:38 of the first period. He has three goals and 12 points in 49 contests in 2022-23. Smith was held off the scoresheet in his previous six games. |
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| Feb. 6, 2023 |
Smith agreed to terms on a one-year, $775,000 contract extension with Nashville on Monday. - Perhaps most significant for Smith is that his extension is a one-way contract, so he can't be as easily moved between the NHL and AHL. Being on a two-way deal this season hasn't stopped the 27-year-old winger from logging 42 games with the Preds in which he has generated two goals on 47 shots, nine assists and 112 hits while averaging 11:45 of ice time. Unlikely to develop into a top-six offensive option, Smith should still be capable of recording 20-25 points per season and offer decent mid-range fantasy value. |
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| Jan. 21, 2023 |
Smith scored a goal in Nashville's 5-3 win against Los Angeles on Saturday. - Smith's marker came at 16:10 of the third period to put Nashville up 5-3. It was his first goal and 10th point in 40 games this season. That was also the 27-year-old's first goal in 49 career contests. Smith was held off the scoresheet for four straight games from Jan. 12-17, but he registered an assist versus St. Louis on Thursday. |
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| Jan. 9, 2023 |
Smith (upper body) won't return to the lineup against Ottawa on Monday, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports. - Smith will be shelved for his fifth consecutive game due to his lingering upper-body issue. While the 27-year-old winger is still looking for his first goal of the season, he has chipped in eight assists in 34 contests this year. Once cleared to play, Smith should return to a bottom-six role where he could offer decent mid-range fantasy value, especially in formats that utilize hits. |
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| Jan. 6, 2023 |
Smith (upper body) will not dress Friday against Washington, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports. - Smith will miss his fourth consecutive game Friday and there's been little update on his status. The 27-year-old can be considered out indefinitely until more information is available. |
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| Dec. 28, 2022 |
Smith registered an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Dallas. - Smith brought his 10-game pointless streak to a close with Tuesday's helper, though he remains mired in a season-long goal drought. Given his limited offensive upside, Smith shouldn't be expected to offer more than low-end fantasy value this season. |
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| Oct. 7, 2022 |
Smith recorded an assist in Friday's 4-1 win over the Sharks. - The assist was Smith's first career point in 10 NHL games. He saw 11:18 of ice time in the contest, playing in a fourth-line role, though he's far from a lock to be an everyday player in 2022-23. Smith had 41 points in 59 contests with AHL Milwaukee last season, but at 26 years old, he's yet to establish himself much at the NHL level. The forward's on a two-way deal for this season, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him bounce between leagues. |
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| Feb. 19, 2022 |
Smith was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Saturday, per CapFriendly. - Smith has yet to record a point in eight games this season, though he's added 21 hits. The 26-year-old may be back with the team Tuesday when the Predators visit the Panthers. |
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| Feb. 14, 2022 |
Smith was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Monday. - Smith has averaged 8:57 of ice time and been held pointless over six NHL appearances this season. The 26-year-old has tallied 22 points over 33 games for AHL Milwaukee and recorded three of those points over his last three appearances. |
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| Jan. 28, 2022 |
Smith was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday. - Nashville is off until Tuesday against the Canucks, so although he'll head to the minors for now, Smith could be back with the taxi squad or on the big club's active roster sooner rather than later. He's gone scoreless through six NHL appearances this season. |
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| Jan. 26, 2022 |
Smith was demoted to the taxi squad Wednesday. - Smith's demotion may just be temporary unless Eeli Tolvanen (COVID-19 protocols) is cleared to return for Thursday's matchup with Edmonton. Even if he does return to the active roster, the 26-year-old Smith will be hard-pressed to log more than the 8:57 of ice time he has averaged in six games this year, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests. |
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| Jan. 25, 2022 |
Smith was called up from the taxi squad Tuesday. - Smith is likely to play in Tuesday's game versus the Kraken with Eeli Tolvanen (COVID-19 protocols) out of action. Smith has yet to record a point in five appearances this season. |
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| Jan. 23, 2022 |
Smith was demoted from the active roster to the taxi squad Sunday. - Smith has averaged 9:12 of ice time and been held pointless over five NHL appearances this season. The 26-year-old has recorded 17 points over 27 AHL Milwaukee performances in 2021-22. |
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| Jan. 12, 2022 |
Smith was assigned to the Predators' taxi squad Wednesday. - Smith will head to the taxi squad for now, but he could be back on Nashville's active roster ahead of Thursday's game versus Buffalo. He's gone scoreless through three top-level appearances this season. |
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| Dec. 18, 2021 |
Smith was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Saturday. - With the Predators short plenty of regulars, Smith was brought up for a pair of games Thursday (vs. Colorado) and Friday (at Chicago). The 26-year-old failed to get on the scoresheet and will now look to improve upon his 12 points in 20 games with the Admirals. |
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| Dec. 16, 2021 |
Smith was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Thursday. - Smith should be expected to get into the Preds' lineup against Colorado on Thursday given the number of forwards unavailable due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. If he does suit up, it will be just the second NHL game for the 26-year-old winger. With the Admirals, the Minnesota native has generated five goals and seven assists in 20 contests and will look to bring that scoring touch to the NHL level. |
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| Nov. 20, 2021 |
Smith was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Saturday. - Smith was sent down to make room for Nick Cousins (undisclosed) on Nashville's active roster. Smith, who's gone scoreless through one top-level appearance this season, could be in for an extended stay in the minors. |
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| Nov. 13, 2021 |
Smith was recalled by the Predators on Saturday, Paul Skrbina of The Tennessean reports. - Smith will likely draw into the lineup Saturday against Arizona if Michael McCarron (knee) is unable to go. Smith has picked up six points through nine AHL appearances this year. |
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| Jan. 14, 2021 |
Cole Smith had 5:57 of ice time in the Predators' 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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