CRAIG
SMITH
#15 -
RW
0pts in last 10 GP
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
203 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
12
years
Debut
Oct 7, 2011
Born
Sep 5, 1989
(35 yrs)
Madison, Wisconsin
Drafted
Drafted by Nashville in 2009 (4/98).
Drafted from
Waterloo (USHL)
Acquired
Acquired in a trade with Chicago in 2025.
VS.
Craig Smith
STAT RANK
2024-25 Season Stats
| GP Games Played
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G Goals
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A Assists
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Pts Points
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+/- Plus Minus
|
PIM Penalty Minutes
|
PPG Power Play Goals
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SHG Shorthanded Goals
|
GWG Game Winning Goals
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TOI/GP Time On Ice Per Game
|
S Shots
|
PtsPG Points Per Games Played
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 59 | 9 | 9 | 18 | -9 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11:20 | 90 | 0.3 |
Game Log
| Date | Team | Opp | G Goals
|
A Assists
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Pts Points
|
+/- Plus Minus
|
PIM Penalty Minutes
|
PPG Power Play Goals
|
PPPTS | SHG Shorthanded Goals
|
GWG Game Winning Goals
|
S Shots
|
TOI/GP Time On Ice Per Game
|
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-17 |
|
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:39 | - |
| 2025-04-16 |
|
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:17 | - |
| 2025-04-14 |
|
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:52 | - |
| 2025-04-11 |
|
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:02 | - |
| 2025-04-10 |
|
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:49 | - |
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-07 |
Acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks
|
The Detroit Red Wings acquired goaltender Petr Mrazek and winger Craig Smith from the Chicago Blackhawks for forward Joe Veleno. |
| 2025-02-05 |
Missed 11 games (back injury).
|
|
| 2025-01-23 |
Back injury, injured reserve.
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| 2025-01-10 |
Back injury, day-to-day.
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| 2024-12-30 |
Missed 8 games (back injury).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WCHA | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2009-10 |
| USHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2008-09 |
News
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Rotowire
Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Smith logged an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-1 win over Utah.
Rotowire
Fri, Mar 07, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Smith and netminder Petr Mrazek were traded to Detroit from Chicago on Friday in exchange for Joe Veleno.
Scouting Report
Continues to be a consistent scorer in his 30s. Is a good skater and shooter who can play up and down the lineup. He does not ignore his responsibilities at the other end of the ice. Is a solid player who can play an important role on a successful team. Has worked hard to improve his consistency over time.
Long Range Potential: Reliable, secondary-scoring winger.
