Smith is slated to play left wing Tuesday against the Maple Leafs, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: It remains to be seen if it's an arrangement that will stick, but with the Wings hurting up front, Smith will get a chance to skate as a forward Tuesday, with the report suggesting that he'll work on the team's fourth line.
If he plays a few games there you could be looking at F and D eligibility... not top 6 duties so I wouldn't get too excited, interesting nonetheless