| Craig Smith | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
September 5, 1989 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing / center | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
Chicago Blackhawks Nashville Predators KalPa Boston Bruins Washington Capitals Dallas Stars | ||
| National team |
 United States | ||
| NHL draft |
98th overall, 2009 Nashville Predators | ||
| Playing career | 2011–present | ||
Craig Smith (born September 5, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Nashville Predators, Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals, and Dallas Stars of the NHL. Outside of the NHL, Smith has appeared with the United States men's national ice hockey team in international competition at the junior and senior level.
Early life
editPlaying career
editAmateur
edit- 2009-10
- 2010-11
Professional
editNashville Predators (2011–2020)
edit- 2011-12 (playoffs)
- 2012-13 (KalPa / lockout)
- 2013-14
- 2014-15 (playoffs)
- 2015-16 (playoffs)
- 2016-17 (playoffs)
- 2017-18 (playoffs)
- 2018-19 (playoffs)
- 2019-20 (playoffs)
Boston Bruins (2020–2023)
edit- 2020-21 (playoffs)
- 2021-22 (playoffs)
- 2022-23
Washington Capitals (2023)
editOn February 23, 2023, the Bruins traded Smith, along with a first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, a third-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, and a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, to the Washington Capitals, receiving defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward Garnet Hathaway in exchange.[1] Smith was included in the trade to help the Bruins with the NHL salary cap, and there was some speculation he would be moved again before the trading deadline, which Smith ignored in favor of carving out a role on his new team.[2][3] The trade reunited Smith with coach Peter Laviolette and teammate Matt Irwin, both of whom he had played with in Nashville.[2][3] In 22 games following the trade, Smith had five goals and six points for Washington, who missed the postseason for the first time since 2014.[4]
Dallas Stars (2023–2024)
edit- 2023-24 (playoffs)
Chicago Blackhawks (2024–present)
editOn July 1, 2024, the Chicago Blackhawks signed Smith to a one-year, $1 million free agent contract for the 2024–25 season.[5]
International career
edit- 2008 WJAC
- 2009 WJAC
- 2011 WC
- 2012 WC
- 2013 WC
- 2014 WC
Personal life
editCareer statistics
editRegular season and playoffs
editInternational
editAwards and honors
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Caps Trade Orlov and Hathaway to Boston for Three Picks and Smith". National Hockey League. Washington Capitals. February 23, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ a b El-Bashir, Tarik (February 28, 2023). "Craig Smith is focused on finding a role with Capitals: 'I want to prove myself'". The Athletic. The New York Times. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Stubbs, Roman (March 2, 2023). "Ahead of the NHL trade deadline, new Caps adjust to a new reality". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ Gulitti, Tom (July 28, 2023). "Capitals add Pacioretty, coach Carbery in bid to get back to playoffs". National Hockey League. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ "Release: Blackhawks sign Maroon, Smith and Anderson". National Hockey League. Chicago Blackhawks. July 1, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024.