TY
SMITH
D
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
180 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
3
years
Debut
Jan 14, 2021
Born
Mar 24, 2000
(25 yrs)
Lloydminster, Alberta
Hometown
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Drafted
Drafted by New Jersey in 2018 (1/17).
Drafted from
Spokane (WHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-07-16 |
Signed with the Dinamo Minsk of the KHL.
|
| 2025-06-30 |
Carolina Hurricanes did not tender a qualifying offer.
|
| 2025-01-20 |
Assigned to the Chicago Wolves (AHL).
|
| 2025-01-14 |
Recalled from the Chicago Wolves (AHL).
|
| 2025-01-12 |
Assigned to the Chicago Wolves (AHL).
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2020-21 |
| Canadian Hockey League | Defenseman of the Year Defenseman of the Year | 2018-19 |
| WHL | Bill Hunter Trophy Top Defensemen | 2018-19 |
| WHL | Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy Scholastic Player of the Year | 2017-18 |
| WHL | West First All-Star Team West First All-Star Team | 2019-20, 2018-19, 2017-18 |
Scouting Report
The No. 17 overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft is a prototype of the modern-day, top-four defenseman: he is an excellent skater who can drive offense from the back end and play huge minutes on a nightly basis. Put up huge scoring totals in junior hockey but has to get stronger and round out his game to thrive in the NHL as he begins to approach his prime.
Long Range Potential: Depth defenseman.
