Blue Jackets sign defenceman Brendan Smith to professional tryout contract

Veteran defenseman Brendan Smith signs a PTO contract

This just in, the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed UFA defenseman Brendan Smith to a professional tryout (PTO) contract.The 36 year old played last season with the Dallas Stars, putting up one goal and six points in 32 games.Read below for the full press release announcement form the Blue Jackets:The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed veteran defenseman Brendan Smith to a pro tryout contract, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manag…

Blue Jackets Sign Brendan Smith To Professional Tryout

Defenseman Brendan Smith has signed a PTO with the Blue Jackets, according to a team release. Smith, 36, was once a fringe top-four option but has slid into a definitive No. 7 role in recent years, even sometimes slotting in as a fourth-line winger. He spent 2024-25 with the Stars on a one-year, $1MM deal, spending most of the year in the press box and averaging a career-low 13:13 per game. He logged 32 appearances, recording six points with a -…

Blue Jackets sign defenceman Brendan Smith to professional tryout contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets will have a veteran presence at training camp. The Blue Jackets signed defenceman Brendan Smith to a professional tryout contract on Monday, the team announced. Smith, 36, has played in 726 NHL games over 14 seasons with the Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils, Carolina Hurricanes, New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings. He also has 59 games of Stanley Cup Playoffs experience. “Brendan Smith is an experienced, physical blue…