Ladislav Smid News
Defense
Edmonton Oilers
Oilers announce Smid signed for 4 years-$14 million. (3.5 million per/yr)
Smid is in his seventh season in the NHL, all of which have been spent in Edmonton. He has 10 goals and 52 assists in 443 games. He is a solid stay at home defenseman who is much more valuable to the Oilers than he is to your fantasy team.
April 1, 2013, 10:59 a.m.
Coach Renney says Smid and Potter are questionable to play again this season
He scored five goals and 15 points in 78 games with the Oilers.
April 4, 2012, 2:44 p.m.
No Petry, no Smid and no Peckham on the trip to California.
Smid will miss the next two games. He scored five goals and 15 points in 78 games with the Oilers.
March 31, 2012, 3:06 p.m.
Smid returns to the bench for the third period.
Smid took a high stick to the face but returned to the game. The big defender may need some sort of oral surgery as it was a bloody mess.
Dec. 10, 2011, 11:44 p.m.
Ladislav Smid is absent from practice.
The Oilers don't play tonight so Smid may be taking a maintenance day. If there is a further word on his status, we will update you.
Dec. 8, 2011, 1:40 p.m.
Oilers defenceman Ladislav Smid (sprained shoulder) definitely wants to be playing in Sunday’s regular-season opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Sounds like Smid will at least miss game 1. Last season he only posted 10 assists through 78 points. While he aids his team defensively, don't expect any offensive production from the former 9th overall pick.
Oct. 7, 2011, 4:06 p.m.
Smid skating with non-contact jersey after sticking to dryland yesterday
Last season he only posted 10 assists through 78 points. While he aids his team defensively, don't expect any offensive production from the former 9th overall pick.
Oct. 5, 2011, 1 p.m.
Injured players Sam Gagner and Ladislav Smid worked out in adjacent gym while the team skated. They will likely be on injured reserve to start the season.
Both players not skating with the team indicates they will miss at least seven days from the time they are placed on IR. Last season he only posted 10 assists through 78 points. While he aids his team defensively, don't expect any offensive production from the former 9th overall pick.
Oct. 4, 2011, 7:09 p.m.
Smid’s right shoulder is likely either dislocated or separated, not that the Oilers are letting on how bad it is. Smid says he’ll take treatment, but realistically he’ll start the season on injured reserve.
Smid's injury directly affects the team's defensive core. Last season he only posted 10 assists through 78 points. While he aids his team defensively, don't expect any offensive production from the former 9th overall pick.
Oct. 3, 2011, 11:17 a.m.
General Manager Steve Tambellini announced Thursday that the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with defenceman Ladislav Smid on a two-year deal.
June 30, 2011, 11:23 a.m.
