NEW YORK -- The New York Rangers have waived defenseman Brendan Smith, less than eight months after re-signing him to a four-year, $17 million contract.
The move Thursday came on Smith's 29th birthday. He has one goal and seven assists in 44 games this season. He was acquired from Detroit at the trade deadline last year and totaled three goals and six assists in 51 games with the Red Wings and Rangers
Smith, a left-handed shooter, has 17 goals and 62 assists over 353 career games spanning parts of seven seasons.