Reilly Smith looked like he was going to be the perfect fit for Evgeni Malkin this year after being acquired during the offseason, but it ultimately wasn’t meant to be. Patrick and Hunter look back at Smith’s season, what caused such a regression, and what the Penguins should do with him moving forward. Then, unfortunately, the Wheeling Nailers’ season came to an end this weekend in a sweep at the hands of the Toledo Walleye. Despite the loss, there are pieces that could be a part of the organization moving forward, including goaltending Taylor Gauthier. Finally, the boys check in with how Penguins players are faring at the IIHF 2024 World Championships.
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I can see jarry and blomquist as the nhl tandem and Larson and Gauthier as ahl tandem. As you guys said you don't want to rush any ones development. You also have to challenge them to get the peak performances so I think its time for them to step up.
Unless you can trade him without retention, you bring him back. You won't win that deal. You play him with Crosby.
He's actually a really good 5v5 player, who was about 10-20% worse at 5v5 this year than his average. It wasn't as tragic of a season as people claim. Good chance he's better next year, especially with the shooting.
Plus he's a high-end PK'er. Sullivan was a fool to only use him for 55 mins on the PK this season.
His PPGA/60 was #1 on the team. He was a known, excellent PK'er in summer 2023 too. His rate was over 4x better than Rust's.
i know the Preds have interest in him, i’d find a way to get him in a 3 way deal to get Saros here.
Riley Smith was out there looking like Riley Sheahan this season lol