Zack Smith
Nov 28, 2013; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Zack Smith (15) skates with the puck as Vancouver Canucks left wing David Booth (7) chases during the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports
Expectation: Smith was supposed to be a good option as a 3rd line centre and provide a physical presence and good faceoff ability
In The First Half: It was a pretty consistent first half for Smith, who anchored the third line. He was a tireless worker who could end up also setting a career high in goals (currently 14), having 8 at the half. He did have his struggles at times, but you could never complain about his effort.
GRADE: A
Potential For Improvement: A little more playmaking ability would benefit Smith, now that he seems to be playing with a consistent set of wingers who do have a little bit of finish.