Confirmed Trade: [PIT/VGK] Reilly Smith for 2024 3rd round pick

[Vukotal Recall]

Honestly, really good trade for both. Barbashev more value going forward than Smith, and Pittsburgh gets current talent for (almost) free.

 

[Dr Quincy]

Good deal for PIT. What is their cap situation now?

 

[Petes2424]

He was part of their shutdown line with Karlsson. Barbashev had a nice playoff run next to Eichel and Marchessault, but banking on him repeating that performance would be a mistake.

Come on now. Karlsson was the guy. He was the C in Cassidy’s system. Smith wasn’t garbage like some say but he didn’t make a difference. Barabshev did.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Nice to see Reilly Smith at 33 injecting some youth into the Pens lineup

 

[Hockeyfan2390]

There's that famous Vegas loyalty to their franchise faces.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

Solid player, solid pickup, solid 1st pickup by Dubas, was hoping for a goalie but not gonna complain about picking up a guy like Smith

 

[Slats432]

Thanks for helping us win the cup. Now...

 

[Satan]

summer of Kyle

 

[Bizz]

Making room for Hill+Barbashev, probably

Give them both 10Mx8

who cares when you can just pretend they had back surgery so they can be nice and fresh for the playoffs, right?

 

[NYR94]

Crazy how little good players are going for when teams need cap room.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Pretty cheap pickup for the Pens. Smith is alright, nothing special tho.

Have to imagine this is Vegas pushing to re-sign Barbashev.

 

[Thechozen1]

Penguins doing their best to strengthen the roster. Helleybuyck next?

 

[Bounces R Way]

Give them both 10Mx8

who cares when you can just pretend they had back surgery so they can be nice and fresh for the playoffs, right?

Oh he mad

 

[Canucks LB]

Really good trade for the pens, really solid player

 

[Wallet Inspector]

Give them both 10Mx8

who cares when you can just pretend they had back surgery so they can be nice and fresh for the playoffs, right?

Bro Stone didn't fake a back surgery, lmao

 

[bossram]

Come on now. Karlsson was the guy. He was the C in Cassidy’s system. Smith wasn’t garbage like some say but he didn’t make a difference. Barabshev did.

I agree that Karlsson was the linchpin.

I also agree that Barbashev was a difference maker on their playoff run. But the relevant question is how is he going to perform going forward? Will he play like he did in the playoffs, or something closer to his career average?

 

[Peasy]

Good buy low trade for Pitts.

 

[Batrous]

Solid player for the Pens. Vegas gets more cap room and another pick to help at more prospects to the team for down the road.

 

[Face Of Bear]

Wow this mean Dubas is the GOAT now?

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

What a band of mercenaries

 

[MMC]

 

[AslanRH]

People mentioning loyalty here, but there were quite a few who thought he'd be a cap casualty last offseason. I think the $$$ : Impact factor makes a ton of sense here and shouldn't/doesn't even surprise Smith.

This seems pretty good for both teams.

 

[SI90]

That’s an excellent move for Pittsburgh. Why the hell did Toronto ever let Dubas leave ? Lol

 

[Boud]

This is a good deal for Pittsburgh. The market has never been more favourable to teams with cap space. Smith will do great with Crosby/Malkin..

 

[Vukotal Recall]

Nice to see Reilly Smith at 33 injecting some youth into the Pens lineup

32. A mere pup!