Ottawa Senators Mid-Term Grades – The Forwards

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.