Smith has the versatility to line up as a left winger or a center. In order to utilize his skills among other top forwards on this Senators’ roster, he might be seeing most of his ice time come at left wing next season.
Part of his great performance from last year was attributed to being moved to the first line to play as a left winger, and he responded with 25 goals. Smith had never before had more than 14 in a season.
Kyle Turris is returning from injury, Mike Zibanejad had another impressive season last year, and Jean-Gabriel Pageau’s strong offensive performance makes the center position abundant with formidable options.