Smithson is replacing Trevor Smith's spot on the roster but will have little fantasy significance.
Smithson has played in 13 games with the Maple Leafs, averaged 10:20 TOI, has no points, a minus-4 rating and one shot on goal. He is on a two-way contract so there will be no cap-hit if he is claimed from waivers.
The Maple Leafs signed Smithson to a one-year contract on Wednesday promoting him from the Toronto Marlies. With Tyler Bozak and Dave Bolland out with injuries, the door has opened for Smithson to play an important role for Toronto. The 34-year-old has 588 games of NHL experience.
Smithson is not fantasy relevant.
Smithson is a gritty right-handed shot who is a great faceoff guy. He will replace the oft-injured Eric Belanger in the Oilers lineup.
Smithson is once again a healthy scratch. He registered an assist in 16 games with the Panthers.
Smithson draws back into tonight's lineup. He registered an assist over 15 games with the Panthers.
Smithson draws out of the lineup tonight. He has one assist in 15 games with the Cats.
Smithson will once again watch tonight's game from the press box. He has an assist in 12 games with the Cats.
Smithson draws out for tonight's game. He has an assist in 11 games.
Smithson takes his turn in the press box. He has no points in seven games with the Panthers.
Look for Smithson on the fourth line tonight. He has a goal and five points in 53 games.
In Smithson, the Panthers add a player they know can play the bottom two lines. He scored a goal and five points in 53 games with the Preds.
No word on who will draw out for the Preds. He has a goal and five points through 45 games.
Expect Smithson to oust a forward from the third line. The faceoff specialist has a goal and five points through 44 games.
Expect Smithson to oust a forward from the third line. The faceoff specialist has a goal and five points through 44 games.
Smithson should get back into the lineup shortly. He has a goal and five points through 44 games as the team's fourth line center.
Smithson was sidelined since January 7th but appears healthy enough to play tonight. He has a goal and four points over 41 games.
Smithson is eligible to return any time. He has a goal and four points as the team's fourth line center.
With Smithson out, expect to see either Brian McGrattan or Jack Hillen in the lineup. He has a goal and four points through 41 games, primarily serving as the team's fourth line center.