On the Possibility of Ty Smith Making the Opening Night Roster

A few days ago, I saw Corey Masisak of The Athletic respond to someone who thought Ty Smith would make the opening night roster. Corey’s response was as follows:

I'm not saying this can't or won't happen, but for this to happen, one of the following probably needs to occur:

* An injury that will cost someone several games

* Being willing to lose Santini on waivers

* Convincing Yakovlev to go to the AHL

* Trading one of the other 6 guys https://t.co/oFklBZCsyn

— Corey Masisak (@cmasisak22) September 16, 2018 I think this is probably an important conversation to have because, as I watch the Devils split squad scrimmage with the Rangers right now, it seems very possible to me that Ty Smith is one of…