Predators' Craig Smith: Should play Monday
Smith (undisclosed) should return in Game 1 against Pittsburgh on Monday, Arpon Basu of NHL.com reports.
Analysis:
According to head coach Peter Laviolette, all players will be available for the Stanley Cup Finals, which includes Smith and injured teammate Mike Fisher (undisclosed). Smith only notched 29 points in 78 regular-season games, so don't look toward him for much fantasy production.
HEADLINES
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- Trade grades: Wild instantly become Cup contenders, Canucks score quantity
- Sharks place Smith, Kurashev on IR after their collision into boards
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