Brendan Smith Receives Unfortunate Karma After Injuring Connor Bedard
Connor Bedard enjoyed the spotlight in his rookie year as an NHL superstar, but everything took a turn when he fell victim to a questionable hit by the Devils' Brendan Smith. Now, Smith is dealing with his own dose of karma after causing Bedard's injury a few weeks ago.
Karma Catches Up with Smith, Lands Him on Injured Reserve
Brendan Smith found out the hard way that karma plays no favorites. The New Jersey Devils placed him on injured reserve yesterday, prompting the call-up of defenseman Santeri Hatakka from the Utica Comets to fill his spot in the lineup during his absence due to a sprained knee.
It's tough news for Smith, facing a stint on the sidelines, and the Devils will have to make do without him for at least the short term.
Devils Struggling at Mid-Season, Playoff Hopes Dwindling
As we hit the midway point of the season, the Devils find themselves in a challenging position. Instead of gearing up for the stretch run, they're grappling with a slide down the standings. The halfway mark isn't the ideal time to be slipping, and the Devils may need to make some moves if they want to salvage their playoff aspirations this season.
The All-Star Break looms, offering a brief respite, and it remains to be seen if the Devils can regroup and turn the page on what has been a challenging season so far.
Source: Houseofhockey
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19 JANVIER | 99 ANSWERS Brendan Smith Receives Unfortunate Karma After Injuring Connor Bedard Do you think Brendan Smith's recent placement on injured reserve serves as karma for the hit on Connor Bedard? | ||
| Yes | 41 | 41.4 % |
| No | 58 | 58.6 % |
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