Smith (lower body) was on the ice for Monday's practice session with his new club, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith -- who signed a one-year deal with the Canes in the offseason -- joins a crowded blue line that also added Ian Cole, Tony DeAngelo and Ethan Bear. With limited minutes available, Smith will likely be forced to watch from the press box periodically, making him a low-end fantasy target.