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Thursday Daily Puck: The New 66

March 9, 2017

Neil Parker touches on Joshua Ho-Sang, recommends adding Joonas Korpisalo and previews Thursday's 10-game slate with tidbits for daily and season-long players.

Thursday Daily Puck: Clear the Hertl with Tomas

February 2, 2017

Neil Parker touches on the uptick in offense following the All-Star break and previews Thursday's eight-game slate with tidbits for daily and season-long players.

Wednesday Daily Puck: Grab Some Tatar Sauce

January 25, 2017

Daniel E. Dobish previews Wednesday's NHL slate, taking a look at some big-time sleepers in the penultimate night of action before the All-Star break.

Monday Daily Puck: Johnny Be Good

January 23, 2017

Saturday Daily Puck: Open Wide and Say Aho

January 20, 2017

Saturday brings up the league's best power play against the league's best penalty kill, as well as a battle between the two division leaders out West. Plus, a rookie worth a pickup.

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Smith finally stayed healthy last season and took full advantage, delivering 14 goals and 12 assists in 75 games. What was more important was that he was healthy after battling through injuries in his first three seasons. Smith's best quality is his versatility -- he can play wing or center. If he continues to stay healthy, Smith will be able to top his 2013-14 output and may even be able to get 35 points.

Smith can play -- he's fast and gutsy -- but he will be once again be in tough to earn a regular spot with the Hawks. The team's bottom-six depth is significant. He's coming off endoscopic hip surgery, but swears he'll be ready to compete in camp. Still, watch for him to start the season in the AHL.

Smith made a big impact in the postseason with three goals, including the game-winning goal in Game 6 against the Canucks, pushing the series to seven games. He went from play for Boston College the season before to skating in six games in the regular season and scoring one goal. Smith should get a bump to make the team this season after his postseason, but he will have to show the team that the playoff numbers were not a fluke.

Smith is a smart player who recently completed four years with the Boston College Eagles, never missing out on a contest for the 2010 national champions of Hockey East. The Blackhawks signed him to a two-year deal last April.