Octopus Thrower continues to scout players in August. Today is Detroit Red Wings defensemen Brendan Smith.
Last Season Postseason Stats: 5 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 P, +1
What you should know in 8 words or less: Frustrating mistakes, but could thrive under Blashill.
Why you’ll cheer him: Entering his fourth full season with Detroit, Brendan Smith should be primed to take a big leap forward. Being drafted in the first round of the 2007 draft, Smith was expected to add some offensive punch to the Red Wings blue line, but so far it hasn’t materialized.