Former Bruins Thank You Craig Smith

[Terrier]

Best to Smitty!

 

[HooperDrivesTheBoat]

Good luck Smitty, you always put in an honest effort and hustled.

 

[missingchicklet]

Been a fan and have enjoyed watching him since his rookie season with the Preds. Hell of a versatile player who gave it everything every shift. Business of the game dictated he needed to be moved. Hope he continues to have success in the NHL and I will always remain a fan of his. Glad that he played with the Bs for a few seasons.

 

[HustleB]

Amen to that. Thank you Craig Smith for every shift. Wish you the best.

 

[JCRO]

I can’t really add to what’s already been said so I will just echo.

You never questioned his effort. He plays a streaky game. I think I recall his first season he sort of ghosted for a month then just set the place ablaze afterward. Unfortunately he’s been riding this cold spell for quite some time. Lost his effectiveness.

And as others stated- you can tell he was well liked. He was always seen in pics with the boys whether around the rink or a Sox game or what have you. I’m sure the locker room is torn about it.

Best of luck Smitty. I hope you earn another contract bud

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Seems like a great guy and always gave 100%. Nothing but respect for Craig Smith, however rough this season has been for him. It was never for lack of effort.

He’s got a lot of good hockey left in him and I hope he finds success wherever he ends up.

 

[NDiesel]

I wish you nothing but the best Smitty. I hope you find success (just not against the B's).

Thank You for some great moments over the last 2 seasons.

Great thread. You can never say Smith didn't work his hardest, it's unfortunate he couldn't keep his play up but I hope he gives it hell for Washington.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Can only echo the other sentiments posted here. Smith's a great guy, always played hard as a Bruin. As I said in another post, the Hall-Krejci-Smith line that formed in 2021 when Hall first came to Boston was short-lived but great to watch while it lasted. All the best to Craig.

 

[MAINE-IAC]

Good luck smitty. Class act

 

[BruinDust]

Was not a fan of this signing when it happened. But that being said, Craig Smith worked very hard on the ice and by all accounts is a good guy off-ice. I hope him all the best moving forward.

 

[GordonHowe]

I wish you nothing but the best Smitty. I hope you find success (just not against the B's).

Thank You for some great moments over the last 2 seasons.

It didn't work out, but I liked Craig as a person and a player from the beginning.

Good luck, Sir.

 

[Bruinaura]

 

[TP]

Feel bad for him., but he was the weakest link.. Good bye

 

[Ladyfan]

I am pretty sure many of the Bs really like Smitty.

 

[ON3M4N]

I am pretty sure many of the Bs really like Smitty.

That's the impression I got from Bergy's interview.

 

[Mistah Ungah]

I'm going to miss Smitty. His unbridled enthusiasm for the game was never in doubt; I used to get a kick out of the post-goal celebrations that revealed a few missing chiclets when he'd smile wide. Good luck in Washington!!!

 

[HumBucker]

All the best Smitty.

 

[trenton1]

Bittersweet part of the trade was seeing him go. I acknowledge the need for some level of cost certainty, but I really hate the hard salary cap.

 

[HooperDrivesTheBoat]

Feel bad for him., but he was the weakest link.. Good bye

Damn…

Damn

 

[Ladyfan]

This probably will not happen, but I hope some of the fans acknowledge Smtty when he returns to the Garden with the Caps.

Unfortunately, many (pink hats) won't even know he was a Bruin.

 

[The don godfather]

Never will forget that double ot pickpocket goal against caps. One of the best.

 

[Bruinaura]

Him and Tula were February in the calendar

 

[Thirty Seven]

I was a big Smitty supporter and sad to see him go but also understand why. I hope he finds success where he's at now.

 

[Oates2Neely]

This probably will not happen, but I hope some of the fans acknowledge Smtty when he returns to the Garden with the Caps.

Unfortunately, many (pink hats) won't even know he was a Bruin.

Has he played a game for the Caps yet?

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Has he played a game for the Caps yet?

2 games and 0's across the statsheet.