2 months agoPittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ty Smith was placed on waivers by the club on Thursday, the first day of waivers on the 2023-24 NHL calendar. Just 23 years of age and a 2018 first-round pick, there's a solid chance Smith is claimed and the Penguins will be able to shed his $775K cap hit. The Lloydminster, AB native enjoyed a big rookie season in the 2020-21 campaign with the Devils, tallying two goals and 23 points across just 48 games played in the pandemic-shortened season. However, he slipped to just 20 points in 66 games the following season and skated in just nine games with the Penguins last season. The club acquired another right-shot defenseman in Erik Karlsson this summer, leaving Smith behind Kris Letang, Karlsson, and Chad Ruhwedel on the right side of the Penguins' blueline.--Brenton Kemp - RotoBaller
Source: Chris Johnston