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The New York Rangers have made some news today. Blueshirts General Manager Chris Drury has pulled off the Reilly Smith trade with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23

Stars recall top defensive prospect

The Stars recalled top defense prospect Lian Bichsel from AHL Texas on Thursday, per a team announcement. They also reversed yesterday’s paper transaction involving forward Matěj Blümel and added him back to the active roster, which is now full.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 18

Reilly Smith will get look as right wing on Rangers first line

Many New York Rangers fans thought the acquisition of Reilly Smith from the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 1 would plug the hole at right wing on the No. 1 line with left wing Chris Kreider and center Mika Zibanejad.

NHL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

Devils Lose Veteran Leader Brendan Smith to Free Agency

Following a lackluster 2023-24 season, the New Jersey Devils are looking to bounce back after not qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The team has already solved their glaring issue between the pipes by acquiring goaltender Jakob Markström.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Dallas Stars sign Brendan Smith to one-year, $1 million contract

The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Brendan Smith to a one-year, $1 million contract. Smith was an unrestricted free agent after the conclusion of his two-year contract with a $1.1 million cap hit with the New Jersey Devils.

NHL News / New Jersey Hockey Now / July 1

Former Devils Defenseman signs with Dallas Stars

Two years ago the New Jersey Devils made defenseman Brendan Smith their first free agent signing of the summer. Today the Dallas Stars do something similar, signing Smith to a one-year, $1 million contract.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / June 27

What We’re Hearing About Devils Brendan Smith

The New Jersey Devils are going through a bit of a makeover this summer. In fact, they’ve already started by acquiring their desired goaltender, solidifying their crease presence before we even got to the 2024 NHL Draft.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 11

Assessing New Jersey Devils' free-agent situation

Although the Devils are looking to acquire top-level talent to return to contention next year, they must be mindful of upcoming extension candidates.

Devils name Jeremy Colliton as an assistant coach

Devils can land Jacob Markstrom without trading 10th pick

Why a Devils trade for Markstrom makes sense

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / May 22

New Jersey Devils UFA Profiles: Brendan Smith & Nick DeSimone

The Devils have a pair of UFA defensemen in Brendan Smith and Nick DeSimone. This post explains why they should let the former walk, but perhaps consider a reunion with the latter.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / April 16, 2024

Devils Postmortem: What Went Wrong in Dreadful 2023-24 Season? Massive Decisions Ahead

New Jersey Devils interim head coach Travis Green began Monday night’s postgame press conference explaining that although this season was a disappointing one, the future remains bring.

NHL News / All About The Jersey / April 6, 2024

Brendan Smith’s Three-Point Night Leads Devils in 4-3 Win Over Ottawa Senators

No that headline is not a typo. Smith actually registered three points, and the Devils held on for a tight win over the Senators In the first half of this weekend’s back-to-back, the New Jersey Devils travelled up to Ottawa to take on the Senators, and skated away with a 4-3 win.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 19, 2024

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard drops truth on Brendan Smith hit amid return from injury

The Chicago Blackhawks finally got star rookie Connor Bedard back from injury. Bedard returned on Thursday when Chicago took on Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 5, 2024

Oilers defenceman Phillip Broberg top trade chip prospect, and Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard feels ready to return from broken jaw

The NHL trade deadline of March 8th is quickly approaching, and the potential fate of prospects hangs in the balance of their respective organizations.