Five Things You Need to Know About Cole Smith

The Blackhawks are introducing the hockey world to Cole Smith, and there's clearly more to this prospect than what shows up in the stat sheet. Every player has a story beyond the ice - the work ethic, the background, the intangibles that scouts obsess over - and Smith's profile is worth understanding as Chicago continues building for the future. This deep dive gives you the context you need to understand why the organization is invested in his development.