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Craig Smith C NAS
3 Months Nashville Predators Comment

Although he has yet to record a point this season, Craig Smith is starting to make some progress.

In addition to notching five shots on goal in the contest, Smith scored the shootout-winning goal to win the game. The fact that he was selected by coach Barry Trotz to participate in the shootout is an indication that he still has faith in the sophomore. With Patric Hornqvist on the sidelines, Smith may be counted on more than usual and based on his stats there won't be a better time to buy-low.

Craig Smith C NAS
4 Months Nashville Predators Comment

Craig Smith played a total of one shift over the final two periods of the Predators' 3-2 loss to Anaheim Saturday.

"He's got to play better," coach Barry Trotz said. "He has to be better on the wall - way too many turnovers, so I didn't play him. He wasn't ready, plain and simple." That isn't an encouraging description of the young forward's play, but the this could serve as the low point of the season for Smith, who should be counted on more in the absence of the injured Patric Hornqvist.

Craig Smith C NAS
4 Months Nashville Predators Comment

The Predators' Craig Smith is likely to be a focal point of the Nashville offense this season.

Smith burst out of the gates with 25 points in his first 38 games last season before finishing with only 11 over his final 34, but he believes his focus on conditioning will help avoid a similar fate. Coach Barry Trotz is optimistic as well, saying "He's got that extra gear. I think Craig, his second year, you want more from him." Despite not being a highly-drafted player, Smith could lead the Preds in scoring this season.

Craig Smith C NAS
7 Months Nashville Predators Comment

Craig Smith made the decision to come back to North America for training purposes, according to agent Kevin Magnuson.

Smith had four goals and eight points in eight games with KalPa Kuopio of the SM-liiga. "Although he was enjoying his experience, and doing quite well on the ice, he feels that skating and training in Madison is the best option for him to prepare for the upcoming season," Magnuson said. "The Kalpa team and management could not have been better and Craig is very appreciative for the opportunity to have the tremendous life experience that he did." Magnuson added that Smith isn't suffering from an injury.

Craig Smith C NAS
7 Months Nashville Predators Comment

Craig Smith is leaving KalPa of the SM-liiga and returning back to North America for personal reasons.

Obviously there is no word on what the personal reasons are, but Smith is leaving the team that is partially owned by Scott Hartnell, Kimmo Timonen and former NHLer Sami Kapanen. Smith had four goals and eight points in eight games for the Finnish squad.

Craig Smith C NAS
7 Months Nashville Predators Comment

Craig Smith enjoyed an outstanding debut with KalPa in the Finnish Elite League.

He amassed two goals and two assists, with eight shots, and just over 16 minutes of ice time in a 6-2 win against Tappara.

Craig Smith C NAS
8 Months Nashville Predators Comment

Craig Smith has reportedly signed with KalPa to play in Finland during the NHL lockout.

His contract will apparently last until the Christmas break and he is slated to arrive this week. Smith will enter the final season of his entry-level contract once the lockout is over. He inked a two-year extension worth $4 million with Nashville in September following his solid rookie showing with the club in 2011-12.

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