Fansided · Jul 12, 2023
Montreal Canadiens: Can Ty Smilanic’s Prospect Camp Spark Development?
During the Montreal Canadiens prospect’s development camp, Ty Smilanic looked both quick and fast. He made quick decisions with the puck and showed off his speedy skating.
Acquired in the trade that saw Ben Chiarot go to the Panthers, Smilanic is a fascinating talent, but he is still at least a season away from turning pro.
Smilanic was selected by the Panthers with the 74th overall pick in the third round of the 2020 NHL Draft. The product has since spent his time in the NCAA with Quinnipiac University, before transferring to the University of Wisconsin for the 2022-23 campaign. In Smilanic’s first season with the Badgers, he played 14 games, posting one goal, and one assist for two points.