New Year's resolutions and who should have them is the topic this week on In The Locker Room
Brown signed a one-year deal with the Oilers on July 1 after playing in only four games due to injury in 2022-23.
Smith was hurt in the second period of Edmonton's 6-5 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.
At 39 years old, Smith knows his opportunities to capture a championship are limited and is "very motivated" to keep playing.
The Ottawa Senators have avoided arbitration with Connor Brown by signing the forward to a three-year, US$10.8-million contract.
To the casual observer, it would appear to have been nothing more than a group of young people meeting their hockey idols. It was much more meaningful.
Matt Stajan has announced his retirement from professional hockey today following 14 seasons playing in the National Hockey League (NHL).