Brendan Smith
Age 34 Feb 8, 1989
Mimico CAN
Defense shoots left
6'2" 188 cm
200 lbs 91 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2016
Agent Matthew Oates 
Transaction History
| Feb 18, 2023 | New Jersey Devils | Brendan Smith | Smith (lower body) is back in the lineup Saturday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports. |
| Feb 16, 2023 | New Jersey Devils | Brendan Smith | Smith (lower body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus St. Louis, according to Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site. |
| Feb 14, 2023 | New Jersey Devils | Brendan Smith | Smith (lower body) will be out of action again versus the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports. |
| Feb 11, 2023 | New Jersey Devils | Brendan Smith | Smith (lower body) won't play Saturday against the Minnesota Wild, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports. |
| Feb 9, 2023 | New Jersey Devils | Brendan Smith | Smith is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and will not play Thursday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. |
| Jan 19, 2023 | New Jersey Devils | Brendan Smith | Smith logged an assist, two shots on goal, four hits and two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. |
| Jan 6, 2023 | New Jersey Devils | Brendan Smith | Smith had one shot, one blocked shot and a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues. |
| Dec 13, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Brendan Smith | Smith totaled one shot, four hits and a plus-1 rating in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Rangers. |
| Oct 21, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Brendan Smith | Smith had four blocked shots, two PIM, one hit and a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the New York Islanders. |
| Jul 13, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Brendan Smith | Smith received a two-year, $2.2 million contract from New Jersey on Wednesday. |
| May 22, 2022 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith recorded an assist in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers in Game 3. |
| May 20, 2022 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 2-0 win over the New York Rangers in Game 2. |
| May 19, 2022 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith registered one assist, two hits and a plus-1 rating against the New York Rangers on Wednesday. |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith (undisclosed) will play Tuesday against the New York Rangers, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports. |
| Apr 10, 2022 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith (undisclosed) took part in the Carolina Hurricanes' morning skate but is unlikely to play Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports. |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith (undisclosed) left Friday's game versus the New York Islanders in the third period and did not return. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour had no update on his status after the contest, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports. |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith (upper body) has been given the all-clear to suit up against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports. |
| Mar 10, 2022 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Colorado Avalanche, Walt Ruff of the Carolina Hurricanes' official site reports. |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith (upper body) will be sidelined again for Thursday's matchup with Washington, Sara Civian of The Athletic reports. |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Detroit Red Wings, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports. |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith (upper body) was on the ice for practice Saturday, per CardiacCane.com. |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith (upper body) is expected to miss more time after exiting Sunday's game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins. |
| Feb 21, 2022 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith (upper body) won't be available against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports. |
| Feb 20, 2022 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith exited Sunday's game versus Pittsburgh with an upper-body injury and did not return to play. |
| Jan 12, 2022 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith has cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports. |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith was placed in the league's COVID-19 protocols Monday. |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken. |
| Nov 14, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith registered his first goal of the season in Saturday's 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues. |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith (lower body) was on the ice for Monday's practice session with his new club, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports. |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Brendan Smith | Smith (lower body) signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. |
| May 8, 2021 | New York Rangers | Brendan Smith | Smith (lower body) will miss Saturday's season finale against the Boston Bruins, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. |
| Apr 11, 2021 | New York Rangers | Brendan Smith | Smith scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the New York Islanders. |
| Mar 31, 2021 | New York Rangers | Brendan Smith | Smith ended a seven-game point drought with his fourth assist of the season in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals. |
| Mar 5, 2021 | New York Rangers | Brendan Smith | Smith scored his second goal of the season in Thursday's 6-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. He rounded out his stat line with a shot, two blocks, a plus-3 rating and five PIM. |
| Feb 19, 2021 | New York Rangers | Brendan Smith | Smith scored a goal on his only shot in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Philadelphia Flyers. |
| Feb 16, 2021 | New York Rangers | Brendan Smith | Smith (upper body) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the New Jersey Devils, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. |
| Feb 12, 2021 | New York Rangers | Brendan Smith | Smith (upper body) will not suit up for Friday's contest against the Boston Bruins, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. |
| Feb 10, 2021 | New York Rangers | Brendan Smith | Smith (upper body) won't play Wednesday against the Boston Bruins, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. |
| Feb 8, 2021 | New York Rangers | Brendan Smith | Smith (upper body) will not suit up for Monday's tilt with the New York Islanders, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. |
| Feb 4, 2021 | New York Rangers | Brendan Smith | Smith (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against the Washington Capitals, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. |
| Feb 1, 2021 | New York Rangers | Brendan Smith | Smith (upper body) left Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins and will not return. |
| Jan 17, 2021 | New York Rangers | Brendan Smith | Smith finished with an assist and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 5-0 win over the New York Islanders. |
| Feb 9, 2018 | New York Rangers | Assigned D Brendan Smith to Hartford (AHL). |
| Feb 8, 2018 | New York Rangers | Waived D Brendan Smith. |
| Jun 29, 2017 | New York Rangers | Signed D Brendan Smith to a four-year, $17.4 million contract extension. |
| Feb 28, 2017 | New York Rangers | Acquired D Brendan Smith from the Detroit Red Wings for a 2017 third-round draft pick and a 2018 second-round draft pick. |
| Feb 4, 2017 | Detroit Red Wings | Activated D Brendan Smith from injured reserve. |
| Jan 5, 2017 | Detroit Red Wings | Placed D Brendan Smith on IR. |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Detroit Red Wings | Signed D Brendan Smith to a two-year, $5.5 million contract. |
| Nov 19, 2014 | Detroit Red Wings | Placed D Brendan Smith on IR. |
| Mar 12, 2014 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL suspended LW Blake Comeau two games for boarding Brendan Smith. |
| Nov 19, 2013 | Detroit Red Wings | Activated D Brendan Smith from injured reserve. |
| Jul 15, 2013 | Detroit Red Wings | Signed D Brendan Smith to a two-year, $2.525 million contract. |
| Feb 27, 2013 | Detroit Red Wings | Activated D Brendan Smith from injured reserve. |
| Feb 4, 2013 | Detroit Red Wings | Placed D Brendan Smith on IR. |
| Feb 3, 2013 | Detroit Red Wings | Placed D Brendan Smith on IR. |
| Jan 13, 2013 | Detroit Red Wings | Recalled D Brendan Smith from Grand Rapids (AHL). |
| Sep 15, 2012 | Detroit Red Wings | Assigned D Brendan Smith to Grand Rapids (AHL). |
| Apr 16, 2012 | Detroit Red Wings | (Brendan Smith) has been recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). |
| Mar 25, 2012 | Detroit Red Wings | (Brendan Smith) has been assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). |
| Feb 27, 2012 | Detroit Red Wings | (Brendan Smith) has been recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). |
| Nov 13, 2011 | Detroit Red Wings | (Brendan Smith) Recalled from Grand Rapids (AHL). |
| Nov 4, 2011 | Detroit Red Wings | (Brendan Smith) Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL). |
| Nov 3, 2011 | Detroit Red Wings | (Brendan Smith) Recalled from Grand Rapids (AHL). |
| Oct 8, 2011 | Detroit Red Wings | (Brendan Smith) Recalled from Grand Rapids (AHL). |
| Oct 2, 2011 | Detroit Red Wings | (Brendan Smith) Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL). |
| Oct 1, 2011 | Detroit Red Wings | (Brendan Smith) Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL) |
| Apr 11, 2011 | Detroit Red Wings | (Brendan Smith) Recalled from Grand Rapids. |
| Oct 3, 2010 | Detroit Red Wings | (Brendan Smith) Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL). |
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats
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Brendan Smith |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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| New Jersey Devils
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58 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 63 | 785 | 48.20 | 56.50 | 1.00 | 53.90 | 0.10 | 0.31 | |
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-2004 | Toronto Marlboros U15 AAA | Big Nickel U14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004-2005 | Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA | OHL Cup | 5 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004-2005 | Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA | GTHL U16 | 66 | 22 | 63 | 85 | 120 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2005-2006 | St. Michael's Buzzers | OJHL | 39 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 55 | Playoffs | 17 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2005-2006 | Canada Ontario U17 | WHC-17 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2006-2007 | St. Michael's Buzzers | OJHL | 39 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 90 | Playoffs | 16 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 0 | |||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2006-2007 | Canada East U19 | WJAC-19 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| 2007-2008 | Univ. of Wisconsin | NCAA | 22 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 26 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Univ. of Wisconsin | NCAA | 31 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 75 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Univ. of Wisconsin | NCAA | 42 | 15 | 37 | 52 | 76 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 63 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 124 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 57 | 10 | 24 | 34 | 90 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 189 | 64.29 | 63.94 | 10.96 | 60.70 | 5.71 | 0.32 | 1.91 | ||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 32 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 49 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 34 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 36 | 518 | 50.00 | 52.98 | -0.33 | 56.04 | 2.15 | 0.00 | 0.69 | Playoffs | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2013-2014 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 71 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 68 | 1,170 | 51.58 | 51.46 | 0.80 | 54.21 | 3.07 | 0.21 | 0.92 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2014-2015 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 76 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 68 | 1,187 | 45.33 | 52.51 | 1.27 | 55.53 | 2.62 | 0.15 | 0.46 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015-2016 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 63 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 62 | 951 | 54.93 | 54.13 | 5.63 | 56.90 | 7.58 | 0.13 | 0.76 | Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2016-2017 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 33 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 484 | 47.22 | 46.85 | 0.53 | 48.76 | 1.96 | 0.12 | 0.25 | ||||||||
| 2016-2017 | New York Rangers | NHL | 18 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 320 | 57.14 | 45.97 | 3.03 | 49.04 | 1.25 | 0.19 | 0.75 | Playoffs | 12 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2017-2018 | New York Rangers | NHL | 44 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 69 | 674 | 51.67 | 43.55 | -3.92 | 45.91 | 1.60 | 0.09 | 0.53 | ||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Hartford Wolf Pack | AHL | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | New York Rangers | NHL | 63 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 71 | 842 | 42.31 | 48.51 | 0.80 | 48.08 | 2.06 | 0.28 | 0.78 | ||||||||
| 2019-2020 | New York Rangers | NHL | 62 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 71 | 550 | 30.60 | 44.60 | -3.60 | 43.40 | -4.20 | 0.22 | 0.65 | Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2020-2021 | New York Rangers | NHL | 48 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 73 | 697 | 52.10 | 44.70 | -5.40 | 45.70 | -3.00 | 0.43 | 0.86 | ||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 45 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 36 | 573 | 53.70 | 55.00 | 0.40 | 57.40 | 0.60 | 0.31 | 0.73 | Playoffs | 14 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2022-2023 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 58 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 63 | 785 | 48.20 | 56.50 | 1.00 | 53.90 | 0.10 | 0.31 | |||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,200,000 1.33% of cap space
| 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 | |
| Clauses | |||
| UFA Year | |||
| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | ||
Contract History
Standard Contract | 4 Years $17,400,000 5.80% of cap space
Signing Team 
Signing Date June 30, 2015
Signing Status RFA
Signing Date June 30, 2015
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $5,500,000 3.85% of cap space
Signing Team
Signing Date July 17, 2013
Signing Status RFA
Signing Date July 17, 2013
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,525,000 1.96% of cap space
Signing Team
Signing Date May 28, 2010
Signing Date May 28, 2010
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,625,000 1.47% of cap space