Smith logged 15:17 of ice time in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Jets. Smith had been scratched for the previous four games, but he was needed in place of Lian Bichsel (illness) in Friday's contest. The ...

As a result, fantasy managers should expect Brendan Smith to continue to have ... 73 hits with 12 blocked shots. Given his low ice time, Smith will carry little value in DFS formats this evening.

Bichsel (illness) won't be in the lineup for Friday's clash with Winnipeg, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports. Bichsel will be replaced in the lineup by Brendan Smith, who will be suiting ...