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Brendan Smith(D)|DAL
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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.

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Mlive.com 2011-11-16T17:17:41.000Z
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Brendan Smith(D)|DAL
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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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Mlive.com 2011-11-13T17:15:24.000Z
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Brendan Smith(D)|DAL
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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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Mlive.com 2011-10-12T20:18:39.000Z
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Brendan Smith(D)|DAL
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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.

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Mlive.com 2011-09-30T12:59:15.000Z
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Brendan Smith(D)|DAL
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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.

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Mlive.com 2011-09-28T15:01:22.000Z
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