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BTW, #Redwings made it official earlier this afternoon and reassigned Brendan Smith to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL.
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Gudbranson will at the least get the nine games but there has to be a reason the Panthers are keeping eight defensemen in camp for now.
Look for the former third overall pick to stick with the club on a nine-game tryout. Last season he scored 12 goals and 34 points over 44 games with the Kingston Frontenacs. However, considering the team has no reason to rush their youngsters, expect another year of no fantasy impact.
DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brendan Smith has been suspended for the remainder of the preseason and five regular season games by the NHL for his shoulder check to the head of Chicago Blackhawks forward Ben Smith in Wednesday's preseason game at the United Center.
Smith was not expected to make the team unless the Brad Stuart injury prevented him from staying in the lineup. The former 27th overall pick scored 12 goals and 32 points over 63 games for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL. He probably is close to NHL ready as he remains the team's top prospect.
Smith, however, will be recalled only when he can be in the Red Wings’ lineup. The club isn’t going to bring him up just to be a healthy scratch as the seventh defenseman.
As the team's top prospect, Smith will continue to play as much as possible. Last season, as a first year pro, the Mimico, ONT native produced 12 goals and 32 points through 63 games for the Grand Rapid Griffins. Look for him to continue developing his game at the AHL level, gaining a callup with any significant injuries.
CORAL SPRINGS After 13 months of protracted contract negotiatons the Panthers announced Friday that they signed defenseman Erik Gudbranson, last year’s overall No. 3 draft pick, to a three-year entry level contract.