Veteran defenseman Brendan Smith, cut in preseason, faces his hometown Maple Leafs in his Blue Jackets debut tomorrow.
According to reports, newly signed Brendan Smith is set to make his Columbus Blue Jackets debut tomorrow night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Smith, 36, signed with the club yesterday after being cut by them in preseason from a professional tryout. The contract is a one-year, two-deal, worth $800,000.
As a 14 year NHL veteran, Smith has scored 144 points over his career. He has played in 726 games for five different teams, the Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils, Carolina Hurricanes, New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings. He now adds a sixth team to his resume, as he is suiting up for the Blue Jackets against his hometown team tomorrow night in what could be his last season of his career.
Up Next: The Jackets return home to face off agains the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night.
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