NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Three hours before the start of the NHL draft, Kyle Dubas completed his first trade as Pittsburgh’s president of hockey operations, acquiring winger Reilly Smith from the defending Stanley Cup champions.
Smith, 32, was an original member of the Golden Knights, helping Vegas reach the Stanley Cup Final twice in their first six years. He put up 14 points in 22 playoff games this spring as the Golden Knights claimed their first title.
He had 26 goals, 56 points and a plus-11 rating during the regular season. It was the fifth time in 12 seasons in the NHL that he surpassed 20 goals.
