Ty Smilanic was acquired by the Habs in the deal that sent Ben Chiarot to Florida (2022). We’re talking about a third-round pick (74th overall) from the Panthers in 2020, but he’s never been able to establish himself as an impact player where he’s played since being selected in the draft.
Every off-season, in silence, virtually every National Hockey League team loses the rights to some of its young prospects and former draft picks. In effect, each NHL team lets some of the players on its reserve list go after deciding they aren’t worth a contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have until August 15, 2024, to sign prospects Ty Smilanic and Rhett Pitlick to entry-level contracts, or they will relinquish their rights.