The Devils used the 17th pick of the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft on Friday to select defenseman Ty Smith, adding a skilled, smart and fast blue liner to the top of their prospect pool.
The left-handed defenseman is someone the Devils hope will fill a top-four role in the NHL in the coming years. While Smith brings plenty of offensive prowess to the table, he takes pride in his developing defensive game.
Here's what you need to know about the newest Devils prospect.
Two of Smith's most touted assets are his ability to pass and read plays.