BRENDAN
SMITH
D
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
200 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
12
years
Debut
Nov 17, 2011
Born
Feb 8, 1989
(36 yrs)
Mimico, Ontario
Drafted
Drafted by Detroit in 2007 (1/27).
Drafted from
St. Michael's (OPJRA)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 |
Released by the Columbus Blue Jackets from professional try-out contract.
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| 2025-08-19 |
Signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a professional try-out contract.
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| 2024-07-01 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Dallas Stars to a one-year contract.
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| 2024-02-13 |
Missed 10 games (knee sprain).
|
| 2024-01-18 |
Knee sprain, injured reserve.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AHL | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2010-11 |
| WCHA | Defensive Player of the Year Defensive Player of the Year | 2009-10 |
| NCAA | West First All-American Team West First All-American Team | 2009-10 |
| WCHA | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2009-10 |
| NCAA | Frozen Four All-Tournament Team Frozen Four All-Tournament Team | 2009-10 |
Scouting Report
Still skates well, even though he is on the far side of 30. He can rush the puck and has some offensive skills, but is mostly a physical presence in his own zone who will stand up for his teammates when needed. He has to make sure he picks his spots well when he steps up to make a hit so he does not lose his positioning. Has been effective whenever used as a winger at the NHL level.
Long Range Potential: Versatile depth defenseman.
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