From Wisconsin, Craig Smith was a high First Round Pick (9^th Overall) in 2009, but he played two years at the University of Wisconsin before signing with the Predators.  The NCAA seasoning was adequate, as he became the first Nashville Draft Pick to join the team without serving time in the AHL.

Smith had 36 Points in his rookie season but plummeted to just 12 in 44 Games in his second year.  The Center would have his first 50-plus year in 2013-14, scoring 52, which was his career-high as a Predator.  He had 51 Points in 2017-18, with another career-best of 25 Goals.  Following the 2019-20 Season, Smith signed with the Bruins as a Free Agent.

Smith had 330 Points and a Plus/Minus of +67 in 661 Games.