HL Network announced that former New Jersey Devils forward Devante Smith-Pelly will join NHL Network as a studio analyst appearing across its programming. The eight-year National Hockey League veteran,
He made his season debut on NHL Network’s NHL Tonight: First Shift alongside E.J. Hradek on Nov. 3. He is scheduled to be on Tuesday, November 4 at 9 p.m. ET with Tony Luftman and Bruce Boudreau and on Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET with Jamison Coyle and Mike Johnson.
“Players always gravitate to NHL Network when they’re playing to check out what’s going on around the league," he said in the official press release. "So, to fast-forward and now have a chance to join the crew and share my experiences and my perspective from the ice to fans across the world is an opportunity I’m extremely excited about. I can’t wait to get started on all the different shows and give my perspective of the current game as I see it.”
Smith-Pelly played for the New Jersey from 2015-2017. He appeared in 71 games, scoring 12 goals and collecting 22 points.
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