Player News

Player Update (Fri Mar 1, 2024) - Good to go Friday

Smith (undisclosed) is in Friday's lineup against the Ducks, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Injury Update (Thu Feb 29, 2024) - Questionable for Friday

Smith didn't skate Thursday and is questionable for Friday's contest against Anaheim because he's banged up from Tuesday's 7-2 victory over San Jose, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Player Update (Tue Feb 13, 2024) - Removed from IR

Smith (knee) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Fri Feb 9, 2024) - Not playing Saturday

Smith (knee) will not play in Carolina on Saturday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Injury Update (Thu Jan 18, 2024) - Lands on IR

Smith (knee) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Injury Update (Wed Jan 17, 2024) - Unavailable Wednesday

Smith is dealing with a sprained knee and will miss "a little bit of time" as a result, coach Lindy Ruff told Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site on Wednesday.

Injury Update (Mon Jan 15, 2024) - Sustains leg injury

Smith exited Monday's 3-0 loss to Boston because of a leg injury, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Player Update (Fri Dec 8, 2023) - Fined maximum amount

Smith was fined $2.864.58 for his dangerous trip to Seattle's Devin Shore on Thursday.

Player Update (Wed Dec 6, 2023) - Eligible to play Thursday

Smith has served his two-game suspension and will be available against Seattle on Thursday.

Injury Update (Fri Dec 1, 2023) - Handed two-game suspension

Smith has received a two-game suspension from the Department of Player Safety on Friday for slashing Travis Konecny during Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over Philadelphia.

Player Update (Thu Nov 30, 2023) - Set for disciplinary hearing

Smith will have a hearing with the Department of Player Safety on Friday after he slashed Travis Konecny in Thursday's game versus the Flyers.

Player Update (Sat Feb 18, 2023) - Back in lineup Saturday

Smith (lower body) is back in the lineup Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Injury Update (Thu Feb 16, 2023) - Remains out Thursday

Smith (lower body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus St. Louis, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Injury Update (Tue Feb 14, 2023) - Out again Tuesday

Smith (lower body) will be out of action again versus the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Injury Update (Sat Feb 11, 2023) - Not playing Saturday

Smith (lower body) won't play Saturday against Minnesota, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Injury Update (Thu Feb 9, 2023) - Will not play Thursday

Smith is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and will not play Thursday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Fri Jan 20, 2023) - Chips in with helper

Smith logged an assist, two shots on goal, four hits and two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kraken.

Player Update (Fri Jan 6, 2023) - Minimal impact on offense

Smith had one shot, one blocked shot and a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Blues.

Player Update (Tue Dec 13, 2022) - Just one point all season

Smith totaled one shot, four hits and a plus-1 rating in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Rangers.

Player Update (Fri Oct 21, 2022) - Blocks four shots in win

Smith had four blocked shots, two PIM, one hit and a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.