Smith was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After getting called up for one game to replace some sick players, the 31-year-old is headed back down to the minors. Smith will likely be going back and forth from AHL to NHL all season.

Smith was called up to Nashville on Saturday, TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old bounced back and forth between the AHL and NHL last season, and seems like he'll be doing that again this year.

Smith inked a two-year, two-way contract with the Predators on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was overseas for one season, putting together a lackluster campaign with Bern SC of Swiss-A -- three goals and two helpers in 17 outings. The 31-year-old has a strong case to be a captain for AHL Milwaukee, as the center has dominated the minors at times, especially with AHL Toronto. Smith could make his way onto the Predators, but probably won't make an impact considering their depth at forward.

Smith signed a two-year contract Wednesday with Bern of the Swiss Elite League, Chris Johnston of Sportsnet reports. Despite suiting up in 54 games in the NHL last season with the Maple Leafs, Smith wasn't likely to command much interest in free agency on anything more than a two-way deal. As a result, he'll opt to head to Europe, where he likely received a more lucrative offer. At 30 years old, Smith could still surface in the NHL again somewhere down the line.

Smith (upper body) didn't partake in morning skate and appears slated to miss Wednesday's match against the Blue Jackets. Smith was held out of the Leafs' previous game Sunday versus the Senators due to the injury. Peter Holland will step in for him to pivot Toronto's third line.

Smith left Saturday's game against the Bruins with what the Leafs are calling an upper-body injury. No word on the severity yet, but for now chalk it up as yet another verse in the sad song that's been the Leafs' season.

Smith (undisclosed) returned to the lineup Saturday against the Senators, logging 16:23 of ice time. Smith missed only one game due to the injury. The center has seen increased minutes in recent contests, but as expected, it hasn't translated to much production. He only has five points and 44 shots on goal over 51 games this season.

Smith (undisclosed) returned to practice Friday, Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun reports. Smith missed Thursday's game against the Panthers due to the injury, but his return to practice suggests a long-term absence was off the table. The Leafs reassigned Greg McKegg back to AHL Toronto earlier Friday, which suggests the Leafs likely expect to have Smith back for Saturday's match with the Senators.

Smith (undisclosed) was not spotted at Thursday's morning skate, Jonas Siegel of TSN 1050 reports. With Smith (who missed Wednesday's practice) presumably out for Thursday's game against the Panthers, look for Greg McKegg to join the team's forward mix for the contest.

Smith missed Wednesday's practice with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to play Thursday against the Panthers, Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun reports. Coach Peter Horachek suggested that Smith was still "banged up" following Monday's loss to the Wild. Smith will likely be reevaluated Thursday morning before the team reaches a final verdict on his availability against the Panthers. The center has only two goals and five points in 50 games this season.