The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed long time veteran Brendan Smith to a PTO today. Smith has played 726 games for the Dallas Stars [http://thn.com/dallas], New Jersey Devils [http://thn.com/newjersey], Carolina Hurricanes [http://thn.com/carolina], New York Rangers [http://thn.com/rangers] and Detroit Red Wings [http://thn.com/detroit], and has a total of 144 points. Don Waddell says of Smith, "Brendan Smith is an experienced, physical blueliner that competes hard and is sound in the defensive zone,” said Waddell. "He is a veteran presence with great character and professionalism, and we are excited to have the opportunity to bring him to camp.” Let us know what you think below. Stay updated with the most interesting Blue Jackets stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwm-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] and never miss a story. More From THN Columbus 55 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: The History Of Jersey #55 [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/e4baf389-d53d-4c54-93a3-15490b9e716b.webp] 55 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: The History Of Jersey #55 With 55 days until opening night at NWA, we look at the jersey history of #55. Who was your favorite player to have worn #55? Let us know in the comments below. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/55-days-until-opening-night-at-nwa-the-history-of-jersey-55] Former Blue Jackets Forward Sergei Fedorov's Number To Be Retired By Red Wings [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/4d202bed-9a57-434a-9f61-25d0c32fc82b.webp] Former Blue Jackets Forward Sergei Fedorov's Number To Be Retired By Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings have announced that former CBJ forward Sergei Fedorov''s #91 will be <a href="https://www.nhl.com/redwings/team/91">retired by the Wings</a>. The ceremony will be held on January 12, 2026. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/former-blue-jackets-forward-sergei-federov-s-number-to-be-retired-by-red-wings]
