The Casey DeSmith story is well-known by now. Undrafted, under-sized but has always risen to the occasion. This season has been a challenge for DeSmith, though his last three starts have stabilized in performance from the prior two when he was pulled early in each game.
The goaltender position is so critical for spring success that the Penguins have to be considering what move to make prior to next month’s trade deadline. While Tristan Jarry has had a tremendous bounce-back season, it won’t be lost on anyone that Jarry’s struggles in the last playoff doomed the Pens. The team owes it to themselves to have a backup that they can turn to, should the need arise due to performance or injury.