On the first day of free agency, the New York Rangers went the trade route, acquiring forward Reilly Smith from the Pittsburgh Penguins for a conditional
Apr 1, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Reilly Smith skates against the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports fifth-round draft pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and a second-round pick in the 2027 draft.
The 33-year-old adds a versatile option to any of New York’s top three lines as he is capable of playing a defensive style of play but can also put the puck in the back of the net.20 goals per season. He was unable to put it all together for his lone season in Pittsburgh, though, as he scored 13 times in 76 games. However, he recorded his 500th career point and appeared in his 800th career game last season.
One of Smith’s calling cards is his stout shorthanded play. His 13 goals while down a man ranks sixth in the NHL season since 2016-17. The Mimico, Ontario native was an integral part of the Vegas Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup-winning team two years ago when he recorded 26 goals. He brings an abundance of playoff experience with 79 points in 106 career postseason games.Pantorno is the executive sports editor of amNewYork — a position he has held since January 2020. He covers the New York Mets and New York Islanders while overseeing day-to-day operations of the department.
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