Smejkal was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.
Smejkal had a goal and an assist in 20 NHL games with the Senators in 2023-24. He's also contributed nine goals and 22 points in 45 outings with Belleville. Ottawa's campaign is over, which is why the 27-year-old is returning to the minors.
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Senators' Jiri Smejkal: Pots first NHL goal
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Smejkal scored his first career NHL goal in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Bruins.
The 27-year-old rookie opened the scoring midway through the second period -- his quick shot handcuffed Linus Ullmark and trickled past the Boston goalie. Smejkal has played 20 games for Ottawa during his first season in North America, managing only two points over that stretch, and his nine goals and 22 points in 45 AHL contests this year don't suggest he'll serve as anything more than organizational depth next season.
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Senators' Jiri Smejkal: Back in NHL
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Smejkal was recalled from AHL Belleville on Thursday.
Smejkal has played 12 games in the NHL this season, picking up one assist. The 27-year-old Czech native is playing in his first professional season in North America after spending his first seven years playing in Europe. Smejkal has notched nine goals and 22 points through 45 AHL games this year. Smejkal is expected to replace Angus Crookshank (lower body), who was injured Tuesday versus Minnesota, in the lineup.
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Senators' Jiri Smejkal: Sent back down
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Smejkal was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
With Parker Kelly (suspension) eligible to return Thursday versus the Blue Jackets, Smejkal was no longer needed on the NHL roster. The 27-year-old has one assist in 12 outings with the Senators this season.
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Senators' Jiri Smejkal: Ascends to top level
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Smejkal was recalled from AHL Belleville on Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.
The 27-year-old winger has one assist in 10 NHL games this season. Smejkal is eligible for the AHL playoffs due to his demotion Friday. He has eight goals and 11 assists in 39 AHL appearances in 2023-24.
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Senators' Jiri Smejkal: Reassigned Friday
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Smejkal was sent down to AHL Belleville on Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.
Smejkal has dressed in 10 games with Ottawa this season, averaging 9:21 of ice time with one assist over that span. The 27-year-old has also pocketed eight goals and 19 points through 39 AHL contests this year.
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Senators' Jiri Smejkal: Recalled from AHL
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Smejkal was recalled from AHL Belleville on Thursday.
Smejkal will be back up in the NHL for the first time since Jan. 7. The 27-year-old has racked up eight goals and 12 assists in 48 games down in the AHL. He may get an extended look with the rebuilding Senators down the stretch.
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Senators' Jiri Smejkal: Reassigned to AHL
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Smejkal was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Smejkal has one assist in nine games with Ottawa this year. The 27-year-old rookie will return to the AHL, where he'll continue to serve as a depth option for the Senators.
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Senators' Jiri Smejkal: Summoned from AHL
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Smejkal was recalled from AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
Smejkal is projected to occupy a bottom-six spot in the lineup Wednesday against Toronto. He has one assist, one shot on goal, four blocked shots and six hits in six NHL contests this campaign. The 27-year-old winger also has three goals and nine points over 19 AHL appearances in 2023-24.
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Senators' Jiri Smejkal: Back in AHL
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Smejkal was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Saturday.
Smejkal was held off the scoresheet in a 5-4 overtime win over the Penguins on Saturday. The 27-year-old has one assist through six NHL outings this season. He may return to the NHL if the Senators need forward depth after the holiday break.
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Senators' Jiri Smejkal: Earns first career point
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Smejkal notched an assist in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche.
Smejkal has played in five games this season, though he's yet to earn much more than a fourth-line role. He set up a Jacob Bernard-Docker tally in Thursday's defeat. Smejkal has added one shot on net, five hits, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating so far. He may be reassigned to AHL Belleville once Mathieu Joseph (lower body) or Rourke Chartier (upper body) return.
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Senators' Jiri Smejkal: Recalled from AHL
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Smejkal was called up by Ottawa on Saturday, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.
Smejkal has three goals and nine points in 19 contests with AHL Belleville this season. He's also appeared in two games with Ottawa, recording two blocks while averaging 6:51 of ice time.
