"Brendan Smith will learn his fate today.

Smith talked with Brendan Shanahan, the former Red Wings player and current NHL chief disciplinarian, on Thursday to discuss a shoulder check Wednesday to the head of Blackhawks forward Ben Smith.

Brendan Smith is likely to be disciplined on the matter. He received a game misconduct and a match penalty during the 4-3 exhibition loss.

Brendan Smith declined to speak to reporters Thursday.

Although not justifying the hit, Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said the offensive player needs to be responsible, too."