Smith (back) announced his retirement from the NHL on Friday, Dean Brown of the Senators Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith missed the entirety of the 2020-21 campaign with a back injury, so this news doesn't come as a surprise. The 2008 third-round pick will finish his 13-year NHL career having racked up 98 goals, 204 points, 1,318 hits and 722 PIM in 622 games split between the Senators and the Blackhawks.

Smith (back) was placed on long-term injured reserve Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has yet to play this season due to a back injury, and his placement on LTIR suggests he may not be able to play at all in 2020-21. If that ends up being the case, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 32-year-old forward announce his retirement following the current campaign.

Smith (back) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was waived by the Blackhawks on Jan. 4 and evidently still hasn't fully recovered from the back surgery he underwent in February. The 32-year-old pivot has just one year remaining on the four-year, $13 million contract he signed with Ottawa in 2017, and at this point it isn't clear if he'll be healthy enough to play in 2020-21.

The Blackhawks waived Smith (back) on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith underwent back surgery last February and was unable to return for the playoff bubble in August. It's unclear if this injury is still bothering the 32-year-old forward. Smith has one year remaining at a $3.25 million cap hit, so there may not be many takers after he posted just 11 points over 50 games last season.

Smith will miss the rest of the season after undergoing back surgery Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will finish the season having notched four goals and 11 points while averaging 11:47 of ice time in 50 contests. The former Senator will return to a bottom-six role with the Blackhawks in 2020-21.

Smith (back) won't play Tuesday against the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has missed Chicago's last five games with a hand injury, but now it appears as though he's dealing with a separate back issue. There's currently no timeline for the 31-year-old forward's return to action.

Smith (hand) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Stars, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will miss a fifth straight game, but he should be returning to action soon. For the time being, Matthew Highmore will stay in the lineup, and Smith will aim to return Tuesday against the Blues.

Smith will miss 7-10 days due to a left-hand issue suffered Wednesday against the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Smith hasn't played a huge scoring role for the Blackhawks and was in the midst of a nine-game pointless streak prior to the injury. His absence probably won't impact too many fantasy leagues, but Chicago will be down some physicality up front. Matthew Highmore will likely draw in for the weekend series.

Smith (hand) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was injured right at the end of the second period, heading to the locker room early due to a left hand injury. The 31-year-old will have a couple days to get healthy before Saturday's game in Calgary.

Smith scored a pair of goals, one while shorthanded, in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's tallies came 2:50 apart in the first period. He added four shots on goal, three hits and two PIM in the contest. The 31-year-old now has four goals and 11 points to go with 96 hits and 39 shots through 41 appearances.