The New Jersey Devils really hit the jackpot in the 2018 NHL Draft. Defenseman Ty Smith fell to them at 17, and instead of trading back the team jumped on him immediately. It is already looking like the right move, as Smith stands out in every single situation he plays in. Now that he’s taking part in his first NHL training camp, he’s once again standing out.
He’s standing out so much, there’s talk he could make the roster on opening night. While that would be great for the Devils this season and for the foreseeable future if he’s great, it may not be worth the situation it puts the team in.