When looking towards next year, it seems like it should be a lock for top prospect Ty Smith to make the jump into the NHL roster. It’s mostly need over his ability, despite the fact that he’s really good. Right now, the New Jersey Devils NHL defenseman signed into next season are P.K. Subban, Will Butcher, Damon Severson and Connor Carrick. That’s three starters and a depth guy. Smith seems like an easy pick even if the Devils add two players to the position this offseason.
Well, now it doesn’t sound that way.