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Blue Jackets Sign Brendan Smith for Tryout Opportunity

8/20/2025

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The Columbus Blue Jackets signed defenseman Brendan Smith to a professional tryout on August 19, 2025.
Smith has 726 NHL games experience over 14 seasons, most recently with the Dallas Stars, where he scored six points in 32 games.
Known for his physical play, Smith now primarily serves in a depth role.
He competes for a contract amid 15 defensemen already under contract with the Blue Jackets.

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The Columbus Blue Jackets signed defenseman Brendan Smith to a professional tryout on August 19, 2025.
Smith has 726 NHL games experience over 14 seasons, most recently with the Dallas Stars, where he scored six points in 32 games.
Known for his physical play, Smith now primarily serves in a depth role.
He competes for a contract amid 15 defensemen already under contract with the Blue Jackets.