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Craig Smith will be recalled and join the Preds in Colorado Sunday. No word on if he will be in the lineup or not.
With Mike Fisher dealing with a hand injury the Preds placed Scott Hannan on IR and will recall Smith.
March 29, 2013, 2:34 p.m.
Preds send Craig Smith to Milwaukee on conditioning assignment.
Smith has three goals and six assists in 30 games this season.
March 22, 2013, 12:55 p.m.
Lines are 24-28-15
Craig Smith practiced on the third line and might get back into the lineup. The Red Wings play a offensively-charged game which would make Smith the better fit on a checking line.
April 10, 2012, 11:40 a.m.
Correction: Erat and Tootoo out. Likely Wilson and Smith in.
Smith draws back into the lineup tonight. He has 13 goals and 33 points through 70 games.
March 27, 2012, 1:28 p.m.
Also Gaustad out.
With Gaustad out, look for Smith to center the fourth line. The rookie scored 13 goals and 33 points in his first 69 games.
March 22, 2012, 12:07 p.m.
Halischuk and Smith appear to be on the scratch line
Smith is likely to draw out with Paul Gaustad healthy. He has 13 goals and 33 points in 69 games.
March 21, 2012, 12:59 p.m.
Forward Craig Smith could return to the lineup tonight. The forward has been a healthy scratch the last two games. Trotz has done this to give the rookie some time to rest.
Look for Smith to play tonight.The rookie has 12 goals and 32 points in 64 games.
March 12, 2012, 5:14 p.m.
Trotz would not commit to any lineup changes at forward, but all signs point to Wilson and Smith sitting again tonight #Preds
Craig Smith is once again practicing on the dreaded fifth line, indicating he could be a healthy scratch.The rookie has 12 goals and 32 points in 64 games.
March 10, 2012, 1:14 p.m.
33-15-23
Craig Smith is once again practicing on the dreaded fifth line, indicating he could be a healthy scratch.The rookie has 12 goals and 32 points in 64 games.
March 9, 2012, 1:59 p.m.
Practice lines today: 33-15-23
Smith appears to be a healthy scratch after skating on the fifth line. The rookie scored 12 goals and 32 points through 64 games.
March 7, 2012, 1:11 p.m.
Smith game time but probable.
Expect the rookie to draw in tonight. The rookie has nine goals and 26 points on the season but has cooled down from his fast start. In his last 12 games he has just a goal and an assist.
Jan. 17, 2012, 12:17 p.m.
Craig Smith is scratched for 2nd straight game.
Smith misses his second consecutive game with the flu.
Jan. 16, 2012, 12:58 p.m.
Suter and Smith game time decisions
Smith is still ill and may not be an option for today's game. The rookie has nine goals and 26 points on the season but has cooled down from his fast start. In his last 12 games he has just a goal and an assist.
Jan. 16, 2012, 12:23 p.m.
Craig Smith is under the weather
Smith will not play tonight due to his illness. The rookie has nine goals and 26 points on the season but has cooled down from his fast start. In his last 12 games he has just a goal and an assist.
Jan. 14, 2012, 5:09 p.m.
10-12-15,
Smith moves back up to a scoring line after getting demoted. The rookie's seven goals and 16 points lead the team.
Nov. 25, 2011, 12:39 p.m.
