Brendan Smith emerged as an integral part of the Rangers blueline after his acquisition prior to the trade deadline last season. The organization rewarded him with a four-year contract in free agency, but Smith has found himself out of the lineup of late.
Smith gives the Rangers blueline a different dynamic that was evident during the playoffs. His physical game really stood out in the eyes of all Ranger fans and it played a major role in the teams round victory over Montreal. This season though Smith has struggled in his own end and he has been a victim of some poor giveaways.