Ty Smith
D CAR
Sat 10/2/21 5:46 PM

Smith is dealing with an undisclosed injury that will "keep him off the ice for a number of days," Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
At this point there's no reason to believe Smith won't be available for the Devils' regular-season opener versus the Blackhawks on Oct. 15. The 21-year-old blueliner turned in an impressive rookie campaign in 2020-21, picking up 23 points in 48 games while averaging 20:07 of ice time per contest.

Ty Smith
D CAR
Tue 5/11/21 3:31 PM

Smith missed the last four games of the year with a shoulder injury that isn't expected to impact his offseason training, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith put together a solid 2020-21 campaign that saw him lead all rookie defensemen in scoring with 23 points in 48 contests. The 21-year-old blueliner was given plenty of opportunities this year, as he logged over 20 minutes of ice time per game, including 2:33 average with the man advantage. With a full season in 2021-22, Smith could challenge for the 40-point threshold, making him a solid fantasy target even with the rebuilding Devils.

Ty Smith
D CAR
Mon 5/10/21 12:10 PM

Smith (upper body) will miss Monday's season finale against the Flyers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith's rookie season was cut a few games short by the upper-body injury, but he nonetheless managed to post an impressive 23 points in 48 games. The 2018 first-round pick should be fully healthy by the start of next season and will look to build on this successful rookie campaign.

Ty Smith
D CAR
Tue 5/4/21 12:47 PM

Smith (upper body) won't be available Tuesday against the Bruins, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith evidently aggravated the upper-body injury he was dealing with in late April during Monday's loss to the Bruins, so at this point it wouldn't be surprising to see him miss the rest of the season. If that ends up being the case, he'll finish the campaign having racked up 23 points in 48 games as a 21-year-old rookie.

Ty Smith
D CAR
Tue 4/27/21 11:59 PM

Smith (upper body) collected two assists and two blocks in a 6-4 win over the Flyers on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was back after missing the previous four games and immediately chipped in offensively, assisting on Pavel Zacha's power-play goal in the second period and Connor Carrick's tying tally midway through the third. The 21-year-old Smith busted out of his six-game point skid with his performance and now has two goals and 21 assists in 45 games on the year.

Ty Smith
D CAR
Tue 4/27/21 6:38 PM

Smith (upper body) is on the ice for pregame warmups and will play Tuesday against visiting Philadelphia, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie rearguard has missed the last four games due to injury, but it appears he's good to go after being labeled a game-time decision Tuesday morning. Despite having just two points in his last 11 contests, Smith is still sitting at 21 points in 44 games this year -- which is quite a healthy ledger for a 21-year-old blueliner on one of the league's worst teams.

Ty Smith
D CAR
Tue 4/27/21 12:45 PM

Smith (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with Philadelphia, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has missed New Jersey's last four games with an upper-body injury, but he was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate, which was the first indication he may be ready to return versus the Flyers. Confirmation on the rookie blueliner's status should surface prior to puck drop.

Ty Smith
D CAR
Sun 4/25/21 11:11 AM

Smith (upper body) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Flyers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will miss a fourth straight game. Head coach Lindy Ruff said Sunday that Smith isn't progressing as fast as the team hoped, so his chances of returning for Tuesday's game versus the Flyers are uncertain. Connor Carrick is expected to stay in the lineup until Smith returns.

Ty Smith
D CAR
Fri 4/23/21 3:27 PM

Coach Lindy Ruff is "no longer as hopeful" that Smith (upper body) will be ready for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh or Sunday's matchup with Philadelphia, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ruff was initially hoping to have Smith back for one of New Jersey's next two contests, but it sounds like the blueliner will be held out until Tuesday's game versus the Flyers at a minimum. Will Butcher will likely continue to hold onto a spot in the Devils' lineup until Smith is ready to return.

Ty Smith
D CAR
Thu 4/22/21 1:49 PM

Coach Lindy Ruff is hopeful Smith (upper body) will be ready to return this weekend, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will miss a second straight game Thursday against Pittsburgh, but he could be ready to return Saturday versus the Penguins or Sunday against Philadelphia. The 21-year-old rookie has tallied 21 points in 44 games this season.