C.J.
SMITH
#17 -
LW
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
184 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
4
years
Debut
Apr 2, 2017
Born
Dec 1, 1994
(29 yrs)
Des Moines, Iowa
Signed
Signed by Buffalo in 2017.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-09-30 |
Assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).
|
| 2022-09-29 |
Placed on waivers by the New York Rangers.
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| 2022-08-01 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Rangers to a one-year two-way contract.
|
| 2021-12-19 |
Assigned to the Chicago Wolves (AHL).
|
| 2021-12-17 |
Recalled from the Chicago Wolves (AHL) on an emergency basis.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HE | Tournament MVP Award Tournament MVP Award | 2016-17 |
| HE | All-Tournament Team All-Tournament Team | 2016-17, 2015-16 |
| HE | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2014-15 |
Scouting Report
Displays a sound work ethic that has a tendency to rub off on his teammates. Is a proven point producer at lower levels. Can play the game with physicality. Also owns some two-way ability for the big league. Does not have ideal size (5-11, 185 pounds) for the National Hockey League game, so he must prove capable of playing his meat-and-potatoes style effectively at the highest level. Does not have elite skill.
Long Range Potential: Industrious forward with a little upside.
