Defenseman Derek Smith(24) has played his entire pro career in Ottawa Senators‘ system mostly with their AHL affiliate Binghamton Senators, other than 11 games over the last couple seasons up in the NHL.
Coming back from injury he helped the B-Sens win their 1st Calder Cup in a very memorable playoff run.
For his 5th season, he signed a one-year, two-way contract with Calgary Flames.
He’ll likely spend most of his time with Abbotsford Heat. He was undrafted.
We’ll miss his presence in the Eastern Conference.