Rangers newest acquisition Reilly Smith will get a look in the top-six
One of the Rangers' off-season trades was for
Reilly Smith from the rival Pittsburgh Penguins.
Since then, there's been speculation of what Smith's role could look like in New York, and it seems realistically, he could fit on the wing of
Mika Zibanejad, and
Chris Kreider.
«He was a really good pickup and a really good player for us to add to the mix,» Laviolette said. «A guy that's proven to be successful and a winner. I think anytime you can add a piece like that to the lineup, that's a real positive thing.
«Training camp is about to unfold and to answer your question, yes he will get a look there, but it's training camp also so I don't want to box anybody out or box anything out on day one.»M
The Rangers need a reliable and skilled forward to play on the same line as Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad.
After the team tried to shuffle forwards around, nothing stuck which meant they had to find someone during the offseason.
Smith's career has been consistent, a reliable goal-scorer, and could be the spark the team needs on the first line.
The 33-year-old forward, scored 40 points( 17 G, 23 A) in 71 games with the Penguins, with an ATOI of 16:08.
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SEPTEMBRE 19 | 61 ANSWERS Rangers newest acquisition Reilly Smith will get a look in the top-six Will Reilly Smith be the solution to the Rangers top-six woes? |
Yes | 29 | 47.5 % |
No | 32 | 52.5 % |
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