Smith's ice time, and role with the Penguins, has ranged at times this season.
His overall TOI has averaged 16:16 for the year - 13:30 at ES and 1:45 on the PP.
He generally doesn't see the ice on the penalty-kill, but coming out of the break he was used as a depth PK versus Winnipeg.
Smith skates well, he can be a threat off the rush on occasion, sets up net-front/middle bumper on the PP and the ability to provide better than secondary scoring. His 8G-12A in his first 41GP with the Pens is less than ideal for what the organization was hoping to get out of Smith.
Good release. Generally aggressive directing pucks on net when he sees a lane. Doesn't provide a ton of push back physically - only credited with 23 hits and 11 shot blocks.
Signed through 24/25. Contract carries a $5.0M AAV that is armed with a 10 team no trade list this season - and an 8 team not trade list in the final year.
Leaning third-line forward more than second line forward at this stage of his career.
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