TheBruinsFastCast

Craig Smith has officially announced his retirement from the @NHL after 14 seasons. After being selected in the fourth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the @PredsNHL, Craig spent the next two seasons playing collegiate hockey in his home state of Wisconsin with the University of Wisconsin Badgers. On October 7, 2011, Craig made his NHL debut and scored late in the second period, recording his first career goal in his first career game. Craig would finish an impressive rookie season with 36 points in 72 games. After 661 regular-season games with Nashville, Craig signed with the @NHLBruins as a free agent during the 2020 offseason, playing parts of three seasons with the Bruins until joining the @capitals in February of 2023. Craig appeared in 75 games for the @DallasStars in 2023-24 before playing for the @NHLBlackhawks and @DetroitRedWings, respectively, in the 2024-25 season. Over the course of 987 career regular-season games, Craig recorded 220 goals and 232 assists for 452 points, playing an additional 83 Stanley Cup playoff games. Congratulations on your retirement, Craig, and welcome to the NHL Alumni Association!