Should the Blackhawks Claim This Former-All Star Rookie from the Carolina Hurricanes?
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The Chicago Blackhawks could profit from the Carolina Hurricanes' hubris today, as the team has placed Ty Smith on waivers.
If Smith clears waivers today he'd have to report to the
AHL's Chicago Wolves and continue the great season he's been on in the minors.
Fast forward to 2025, and Smith has put up 10 points ( 3 G, 7 A ) in 13 games with the Wolves in the AHL.
He'd get a call-up in the NHL and played 8 games with the Hurricanes this season and scored 2 points ( 1 G, 1 A ) and after the win against the Canucks he was waived.
The Blackhawks could add him to their defensive depth in the AHL with a cheap $775K league-minimum deal.
He had two great seasons in the NHL, as his rookie season in the NHL saw him post 23 points ( 2 G, 21 A ) in 48 games with the New Jersey Devils, and was pegged to be one of the top prospects in the league.
He'd follow with 20 points( 5 G, 15 A ) in 66 games and then just fall off the radar of everyone in the league.
In 2023-2024 he'd be a part of the package deal that sent
Jake Guentzel to the Carolina Hurricanes.
With Smith's cheap contract, he could be an additional piece to add in Rockford, who are known for developing great defenseman like
Alex Vlasic.
Not to mention that he's 24 years old and could fit the Blackhawks' rebuild timeline.
With the Blackhawks dealing with the potential loss of veteran UFAs this offseason, you could re-fill your pipeline and promote the right prospects to the NHL.
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POLL |
JANVIER 11 | 186 ANSWERS Should the Blackhawks Claim This Former-All Star Rookie from the Carolina Hurricanes? Should GM Kyle Davidson of the Chicago Blackhawks claim former 1st-round pick defenseman Ty Smith? |
Yes | 118 | 63.4 % |
No | 68 | 36.6 % |
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