Defenseman Wants Full-Time Spot

The Detroit Red Wings’ Brendan Smith is doing his absolute best to capitalize on a golden opportunity.

The 6’2” defenseman believes that he played well enough last season to earn himself a permanent spot on the roster, even if his 3 goals and 15 points in 63 games are not the most impressive stats.

The 27-year-old has 62 points in 258 career NHL games, and here’s what he had to say about being a full-time Red Wing: