Gemel Smith
C FA
Mon 3/8/21 11:09 AM

Smith was assigned to AHL Syracuse on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith spent the first two months of the year bouncing between the taxi squad and the active roster. The 26-year-old suited up in four NHL games this season and produced three assists and nine PIM. Smith will be a more consistent contributor in the AHL.

Gemel Smith
C FA
Sat 2/27/21 12:28 AM

Smith was demoted to the taxi squad Friday, according to CBS Sports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has three assists and a plus-3 rating through four games with the Lightning this season. He'll likely be in the lineup Saturday against the Stars unless Anthony Cirelli (upper body) is able to return.

Gemel Smith
C FA
Thu 2/25/21 6:35 PM

Smith was added to the active roster and will play in Thursday's game against Carolina, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith sat out the past two games on the taxi squad, as he's played in three games this season, earning three assists over that span. Smith is expected to center the fourth line for Thursday's contest.

Gemel Smith
C FA
Mon 2/22/21 9:48 AM

Smith was reassigned to the taxi squad Monday, CapFriendly reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith registered three assists, nine PIM and four hits while averaging 9:54 of ice time in his last three contests, but he appears set to watch from the press box against Carolina on Monday after his demotion.

Gemel Smith
C FA
Sat 2/20/21 10:23 PM

Smith was promoted to the active roster from the taxi squad Saturday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has bounced between the active roster and the taxi squad frequently as the Lightning manage a tight salary cap situation. He typically holds a fourth-line role for the Lightning.

Gemel Smith
C FA
Mon 2/15/21 9:39 PM

Smith was promoted to the active roster and will be in the lineup for Monday's game against Florida, CBS Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith collected two assists in his season debut Saturday and will suit up again Monday. The 26-year-old could stay in the lineup as long as Anthony Cirelli (upper body) is out.

Gemel Smith
C FA
Sun 2/14/21 11:41 PM

Smith was sent down to the taxi squad Sunday, per CBS Sports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith recorded a pair of assists in his season debut, a 6-1 win over the Panthers on Saturday. The 26-year-old's impressive first game of the year could earn him more playing time -- it remains to be seen if Smith will return to the active roster for Monday's game versus the Panthers.

Gemel Smith
C FA
Sun 2/14/21 1:07 AM

Smith delivered two assists in 9:23 in his season debut Saturday. The Lightning won 6-1 over the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been working hard on the taxi squad to get to this opportunity. It remains to be seen if he can stick once Steven Stamkos returns, but Anthony Cirelli's week-to-week absence could give him a toe in the door, especially with this performance. Smith has played 84 NHL games over five seasons, with more than half of those (46) back in Dallas in 2017-18. The Bolts are deep, so it will be hard for him to stay on the active roster throughout the season.

Gemel Smith
C FA
Sat 2/13/21 6:38 PM

Smith was activated from the taxi squad and will play in Saturday's game versus the Panthers, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Steven Stamkos (COVID-19 protocol) and Anthony Cirelli (arm) out of the lineup, Smith will make his season debut. Smith played almost exclusively in the minors last year, posting 40 points and 50 PIM over 50 games.

Gemel Smith
C FA
Mon 1/11/21 10:12 PM

Smith was placed on waivers on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith, whose best asset is his speed, has solid hands -- he potted 22 goals in 50 games in the AHL last season. And he's a huge role model for wellness after publicly opening up about his battle with depression during his days in Boston. Smith brings insurance to the Bolts as they head into an unorthodox season in a very difficult time, but his fantasy value is negligible.