The Pittsburgh Penguins will have some interesting decisions to make on defense this offseason and that includes Ty Smith. Hunter looks at what Ty Smith did down in Wilkes Barre this past season and how he seemed to be too good for the AHL. He also discusses what stood out about him in the nine games that he played with the team this past season and how he can make the team out of camp and in the preseason. He also looks at how the Penguins can get him to improve defensively, even though he’s more known for his offense. Also: Could the Penguins have a competition coming between Smith and PO Joseph if Dubas acquires a top 4 left-shot defenseman? He dives into that before analyzing Joonas Korpisalo and why he could be a strong free-agent fit for the Penguins. He discusses howKorpisalo really saved his career this season with how good his numbers were before looking at how this would be a classic Kyle Dubas move for an undervalued goaltender. He looks at what he is projected to get on the free agent market (and it’s not that much) and how he could work in a platoon role for whoever else the team has behind him. Finally, he ends the show with a silly season trade idea for Erik Karlsson. Do the Penguins have the assets to make a deal? How much fun would he and Letang be to watch? All of that, plus much more, is on this episode of Locked On Penguins.
Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!
Birddogs
Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnhl and they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.
Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.
eBay Motors
For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit is only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.
FanDuel
Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go to FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.
FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPenguins?sid=YouTube
Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More
🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL
#NHL #PittsburghPenguins #Penguins
5 Comments
Hunter you a right again yes yes yes to Ty Smith you know whom I am imitating😂
Ek would be crazy. But to use all that money on a d man like that when u could get a goalie and a stay at home d man. Just seems risky.
I don't think the Devils shipped Ty out. The way I heard it they wanted John Marino and actively went after him when they heard could be available. And yeah Marino has done great in Jersey. It be great if Ty was given an opportunity on the roster next season.
I've got a galaxy brain idea for you Hunter. Kyle has a history of trading for dead cap to allow him to spend above the cap with the LTIR replacement player aka the 'Tampa Technique' proposal as follows: Pens acquire Carey Price from MTL to bury on LTIR gaining $10.5M above cap for the replacement player. Then trade for Erik Karlsson with $1M retention the cap hits would then be equal and you essential have EK for free from a cap hit perspective for three seasons. The final year being the only one where you bear his cap hit which in all likelihood goes away if he retires etc.
I see another Mike Matheson type player in Ty Smith. He has good skating and offensive instincts, just needs to round out his defensive game. He was stuck in the AHL, because Ron Hextall completely butchered the salary cap lol.