Elliotte Friedman reveals Rangers veteran has submitted 8-team NTC following recent healthy scratch
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New York Rangers veteran forward Reilly Smith appears to be on his way out of the organization, as he has submitted his no-trade clause. While doing so it's likely he has no interest on moving to Canada.
The New York Rangers have recently made a massive trade with the Colorado Avalanche, and with the trade deadline just a few days away, it appears Reilly Smith may be on the move as well.
The former Stanley Cup Champion has played in Dallas, Boston, Florida, Vegas, Pittsburgh and now New York in his career dating back to 2011, and is often a key player to be moved at the trade deadline despite his performance.
On Sunday, Smith was held out of the Rangers matchup with the Nashville Predators, due to «roster management».
Elliotte Friedman reveals Reilly Smith has blocked all trades to Canadian teams
NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman has revealed that Reilly Smith has submitted his 8-team no-trade clause, seven of those teams being all the Canadian organizations in the NHL. As it's clear the veteran doesn't want to play north of the border.
The last team on his no-trade clause is obviously an American team, but at the moment it still remains unknown which team that is, but that leaves the New York Rangers 22 other teams to trade the 33-year old forward.
It should be relatively easy for General Manager Chris Drury to move Smith in a deal as the veteran has tallied 10 goals and 29 points in 58 games played this year, proving he's still a solid contributor.
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