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Gudbranson in means Keaton Ellerby remains out of the lineup. The rookie is still looking for his first NHL point.
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Smith being sent to GR
Smith goes back to the AHL after impressing in three games. Expect him to come back up should any defender get hurt.
D Smith, D Commodore and F Eaves are scratches.
Young Brendan Smith will not play tonight and is likely sent back to Grand Rapids soon.
Eril Gudbranson will be in the lineup tonight #nhl #flapanthers
Gudbranson draws in for the first time since November 17th. The former 3rd overall pick is still looking for his first NHL point.
Coach Mike Babcock made it official after today's morning skate, confirming that Smith will be in the lineup, paired with Niklas Kronwall, when Detroit plays the San Jose Sharks at HP Pavilion (10:30, Fox Sports Net Detroit).
Smith will suit up with Niklas Kronwall in a top-four role. His assignment puts him in good position to put up some counting stats.
#FlaPanthers will scratch Erik Gudbranson v #Blues
Hard to justify rostering Gudbranson in single-season leagues. The former 3rd overall pick has no points through 14 games.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- It appears that defenseman Brendan Smith will make his NHL debut for the Detroit Red Wings Thursday against the San Jose Sharks at HP Pavilion (10:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net Detroit).
Smith probably replaces Mike Commodore in the lineup. The rookie registered five assists over 11 AHL games.
Defenseman Brendan Smith, recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins on Sunday, will serve the last game of his five-game NHL suspension tonight.
Smith figures to play as soon as this Thursday in San Jose. The rookie registered five assists over 11 AHL games.
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The Red Wings have recalled defenseman Brendan Smith from the Grand Rapids Griffins. He will serve the fifth and final game of his NHL suspension Tuesday in St. Louis. After that the club will decide whether to keep Smith on the roster or send him back.
Smith posted five assists in 11 games in the AHL. He could get some time in the power play should he draw in.
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#Redwings called up D Brendan Smith from Grand Rapids. Not sure if he still has susp. days to serve or something else prompted move.
Looks like he has one more suspension game to serve. Shouldn't be on fantasy radar
Gudbranson told he's staying with #FlaPanthers in team meeting to end skate
If you were worried about a Gudbranson demotion, fear not fantasy hockey owners. Now all you have to worry about is his lack of ice time but playing, and likely living, with Ed Jovanovski should help.
@DailyFaceoff Gudbranson is in.
Gudbranson registered four shots on goal and three hits over his first two NHL games. He will continue to get his feet wet and ease into his responsibilities.
Either Gudbranson or Ellerby in as 6th D for Sat home opener #TBLightning
Gudbranson registered four shots on goal and three hits over his first two NHL games. Look for him to break into the lineup slowly as the team does not need to rush him.
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The Detroit Red Wings, as expected, have recalled defenseman Brendan Smith from the Grand Rapids Griffins. This enables Smith to serve two more games of his five-game suspension (Thursday and Saturday) while Mike Commodore remains on short-term injured reserve.
Smith has no fantasy hockey value until he finishes serving his suspension.
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Wings recalled Brendan Smith today. He can start serving his 5-game suspension now
As the team's top prospect, Smith certainly holds a bit of fantasy hockey value. Keep in mind he won't play for at least five games.
#FlaPanthers HC Dineen announces Gudbranson will play in first #NHL game Saturday
Gudbranson should at least stick with the club on a nine-game tryout. Last season he scored 12 goals and 34 points over 44 games with the Kingston Frontenacs. However, considering the team has no reason to rush their youngsters, expect another year of close-to-no fantasy hockey impact.
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BTW, #Redwings made it official earlier this afternoon and reassigned Brendan Smith to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
Gudbranson will at the least get the nine games but there has to be a reason the Panthers are keeping eight defensemen in camp for now.
Look for the former third overall pick to stick with the club on a nine-game tryout. Last season he scored 12 goals and 34 points over 44 games with the Kingston Frontenacs. However, considering the team has no reason to rush their youngsters, expect another year of no fantasy impact.
DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brendan Smith has been suspended for the remainder of the preseason and five regular season games by the NHL for his shoulder check to the head of Chicago Blackhawks forward Ben Smith in Wednesday's preseason game at the United Center.
Smith was not expected to make the team unless the Brad Stuart injury prevented him from staying in the lineup. The former 27th overall pick scored 12 goals and 32 points over 63 games for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL. He probably is close to NHL ready as he remains the team's top prospect.
Smith, however, will be recalled only when he can be in the Red Wings’ lineup. The club isn’t going to bring him up just to be a healthy scratch as the seventh defenseman.
As the team's top prospect, Smith will continue to play as much as possible. Last season, as a first year pro, the Mimico, ONT native produced 12 goals and 32 points through 63 games for the Grand Rapid Griffins. Look for him to continue developing his game at the AHL level, gaining a callup with any significant injuries.