Posts About "Ty Smith"
New Jersey Devils 'Untouchable' Prospects
November 25th, 2020 It's been a difficult last decade or so for the New Jersey Devils. Since losing to the Los Angeles Kings in the 2012 Stanley Cup, they've only made the playoffs once. Part of the reason for that was because they had an aging roster and a barren prospect pool. But that's changed over the last few years. Their NHL roster has...
Devils' Top 20 Prospects: Preseason 2020-21
November 11th, 2020 The New Jersey Devils' prospect pool has come a long way over the last few years. Most of it is because of their own draft picks, but they've also managed to strengthen their system through trades. It may take another couple of years before they feel the impacts of the young talent they've acquired, but there do seem to be brighter days...
Devils' Rebuild: Grading Shero's Drafts
June 7th, 2020 The New Jersey Devils are five seasons into the rebuild and have made the playoffs only one time. When former general manager Ray Shero moved to New Jersey, the Devils were short on assets and capped on spending. Ray Shero (Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE) It was clear from the start - he would need to be great at the podium in...
Projecting the Devils Defense Next Season
March 19th, 2020 The New Jersey Devils defense needed a facelift and it is currently in the midst of that process after the trades this season that shipped out two expiring contracts in former captain Andy Greene and Sami Vatanen. There is still work to do whenever the off-season begins and with more free time than we know what to do with these days...
Devils 2019-20 Midseason Prospect Update
January 22nd, 2020 Not a lot has gone right for the New Jersey Devils this season. From trading away their best player to firing head coach John Hynes and eventually general manager Ray Shero. There's a lot of uncertainty as to what comes next for the organization. But there are some positives to take away from a turbulent last two months. While...
Devils' Future on Display at 2020 World Juniors
December 23rd, 2019 Things may not be going well for the New Jersey Devils at the NHL level. But rest assured, there is reason to be optimistic. The 2020 World Junior Championship (WJC) begins on Dec. 26, and the Devils will have five prospects in attendance representing four different countries. Defenseman Ty Smith headlines the group, along with the...
Devils Trim Roster to 29: Who'll Make the Final Cut?
September 23rd, 2019 With the preseason winding down, the New Jersey Devils made a big round of cuts yesterday, reducing their roster to 29 players with two preseason games to go. Among those who survived the cuts were top prospects Jesper Boqvist, Ty Smith, and Michael McLeod. There are just a few spots left to grab, so who has best shot to make the...
WHL Preview & Predictions: Top NHL Prospects Could Clash for Championship
September 20th, 2019 The Memorial Cup is coming back to Kelowna, which means two berths for the Western Hockey League and that much more at stake this season. The Battle of Alberta should be alive and well. So, too, should the new Battle of Manitoba, with the WHL finally returning to Winnipeg after 35 years. Last season’s finalists are going to be...
Devils to Keep an Eye on During Preseason
September 13th, 2019 The 2019-20 season is right around the corner. The New Jersey Devils released their full training camp roster yesterday, and while there weren't any surprises, there's still plenty of intrigue around the 56 players in attendance. New additions, such as Jack Hughes and Nikita Gusev, will be the center of attention. But don't...
Devils Training Camp Primer
September 12th, 2019 On Thursday, all New Jersey Devils players will report to Newark for Media Day, which signals the unofficial start to training camp. As the team prepares for the preseason and the start of the 2019-20 campaign, there are a number of things to keep an eye on. Devils New Additions For starters, training camp will give us an idea of...
Devils' Top 10 Prospects: Preseason 2019
September 10th, 2019 The New Jersey Devils' farm system has come a long way in just the last year. They got lucky at the NHL Draft Lottery in April and won the first pick, giving them the chance to draft Jack Hughes. It isn't just Hughes who's helped bolster their overall pool of prospects, either. The rest of their system has seen players take strides...
7 Devils to Watch at Prospects Challenge
September 5th, 2019 In what's become an annual tradition, the New Jersey Devils will travel to Buffalo, New York to partake in the Prospects Challenge. The tournament begins this Friday and features prospects from the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Boston Bruins. The Devils' roster is made up of 15 forwards — including first overall pick...
Devils Prospect Ty Smith Ready for Prime Time
August 6th, 2019 New Jersey Devils prospect Ty Smith has spent the past two seasons putting together quite the resume in the Western Hockey League. The 19-year-old became just the third Spokane Chiefs defenseman drafted in the first round when the Devils selected him 17th overall in the 2018 Entry Draft last summer. A year later, Smith became the...
