Posts About "Ty Smith"
New Jersey Devils Top Ten Prospects 2018-19
May 14th, 2019 The 2018-19 season was a tough one for the New Jersey Devils, but perhaps the one silver lining in all of it was that many of their prospects logged significant playing time due to multiple key injuries throughout the season. Some of their younger prospects who weren't quite NHL-ready also made great strides in their development,...
Devils Lost Season Filled With Silver Linings
March 24th, 2019 It’s not saying anything earth-shattering admitting that this New Jersey Devils season has been a massive disappointment. Perhaps they peaked a bit early last season when they qualified for the playoffs for the first time in the John Hynes/Ray Shero era. Would you feel better about the state of the franchise if last season and this...
2019 World Juniors: Canada’s Smith Making Minutes Count
December 31st, 2018 VANCOUVER — Ty Smith has had to make some adjustments at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship, starting with his ice-time. An all-situations minute-muncher as the Spokane Chiefs’ top defenceman and co-captain — not to mention the first overall pick from the 2015 WHL bantam draft — he’s used to having free rein. Now,...
2019 World Juniors: Canada’s Depth Outshines Czechs’ Stars
December 30th, 2018 VANCOUVER — Canada is firing on all cylinders, attacking in waves and getting contributions from everyone. Even their 13th forward, who also happens to be their youngest player. Alexis Lafrenière, who isn’t eligible for the NHL draft until 2020, burst out of Tim Hunter’s doghouse and onto the scoresheet with his first goal and...
Devils Roster Coming Into Focus
September 27th, 2018 With just two preseason games left to play — starting tonight against the Winnipeg Jets — the New Jersey Devils' opening night roster is beginning to take shape. Their training camp roster now stands at 28, after a round of cuts over the last two days. However, there are still a couple of decisions to make before Tuesday's 23-man...
Which Devils Prospects Stood Out in Preseason Opener?
September 18th, 2018 The New Jersey Devils' preseason got started off on a losing note last night, as they fell to the New York Rangers 4-3 in overtime. Despite the result, they had a few prospects who helped keep the game competitive. Here are some thoughts on the most notable performances. Ty Smith Shines in Devils Debut The hype for Smith has been...
