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Bruins claim forward Gemel Smith off waivers from Dallas

TAMPA — Hoping to add some jump to their bottom-six forward group, the Bruins claimed winger Gemel Smith, who had been placed on waivers by the Dallas Stars Wednesday.

Thursday afternoon, the Stars tweeted a video of Smith, a 2012 fourth-rounder, saying goodbye to the only NHL organization he has known.

The team is a family and it's never easy seeing someone leave.

Gemel Smith says goodbye to his teammates after being claimed off waivers by the Boston Bruins this morning. pic.twitter.com/OchvtO2AKZ— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) December 6, 2018

Smith, 24, is a strong skater who can play center but has been used as a wing.