Reilly Smith’s time with the New York Rangers looks to be coming to an end, and he’s made one thing crystal clear – he doesn’t want to play in Canada.
The veteran forward was a healthy scratch for Sunday’s game against Nashville, usually a tell-tale sign that a trade is in the works.
Smith’s eight-team no-trade list speaks volumes about where he sees his future, with every Canadian team making the cut of places he won’t go.
It’s been quite a journey for the Stanley Cup champ. Since breaking into the NHL back in 2011, he’s worn six different jerseys – suiting up for Dallas, Boston, Florida, Vegas, Pittsburgh, and now New York.
The Rangers have already been wheeling and dealing this season, and with the trade deadline just around the corner, Smith could be the next piece on the move.
He’s no stranger to deadline deals. Throughout his career, Smith has often found himself packing his bags when teams start making their playoff pushes.
The interesting part? Despite all the moves, he’s been a solid contributor at every stop. That’s probably why he keeps finding himself in demand when contenders are looking to add depth for a Cup run.
Now everyone’s watching to see where he’ll land next – just don’t expect it to be north of the border.
