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- Name: Brendan Smith
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 170 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-02-08
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
- Acquired: 1st round, 27th overall, 2007 by Detroit
- Playing In: NCAA
Brendan Smith
Prospect Grade: 7.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Josh Collopy
History
2006-07: Fourteenth in OPJHL scoring by defensemen (12 goals, 24 assists) in 39 games with 90 penalty minutes. Third in OPJHL playoff scoring by defensemen (6 goals, 14 assists) in 16 games played with 30 penalty minutes. Eighteen of his 36 points came while on the power play.
Talent Analysis
Smith, who is regarded as a high-end offensive defenseman, is a silky smooth skater who moves effortlessly. He also has very good vision and soft hands, which complement his overall mobility very well.
Future
His style compares to the last Red Wings first-round draft pick Kindl. Smith will be attending the University of Wisconsin in 2007-08.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2005-06 | St. Michael's (OPJRA) | 39 | 5 | 21 | 26 | -- | 55 |
| 2006-07 | St. Michael's (OPJRA) | 39 | 12 | 24 | 36 | -- | 90 |
Profile Last Updated: September, 2nd 2007
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