Brendan Smith D FA Sat 11/19/11 7:15 AM
Brendan Smith
D FA
Rookie defenseman Brendan Smith will be back in the Detroit lineup on Saturday.
Coach Mike Babcock liked the play of Smith who made his NHL debut Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. He was paired with Niklas Kronwall on the blueline and saw power play time alongside Nicklas Lidstrom at the point. He has some offensive upside so wouldn't be a bad pickup at this time in deep pools.