It's late August, which can only mean one thing: NHL training camps are not that far off. As teams begin to make preparations for their camps, we're seeing some notable veterans earn professional tryout agreements (PTOs) around the league. On Tuesday, the Blue Jackets announced one of their own, with veteran defenseman Brendan Smith being named a camp invitee.
I'll be the first to admit that right away, this one seemed like a head scratcher. But, as I've thought deeper into the player and situation; bringing Smith to camp actually does make a little bit of sense.