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Jake Guentzel's contract has been a topic of conversation for weeks as the Penguins top winger weighs his future." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He has now been joined by first-year Penguins winger Reilly Smith on the NHL's rumor mill. Smith appeared on The Athletic's trade board this morning, ranking 16th on Chris Johnston's list of potentially available players." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"The fit hasn’t been quite right in Pittsburgh since Smith arrived in a trade shortly after celebrating a Stanley Cup win with the Golden Knights last summer,\" Johnston writes. \"He’s well off the pace of last season’s 26-goal, 56-point campaign and suffered an upper-body injury on Jan. 11 that will keep him out of the lineup for at least another week." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"Still, Smith is an intriguing player because of a strong two-way game. He can contribute on both specialty teams and be trusted with a role on a line that handles tough matchups at even strength." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"The 32-year-old is signed through the 2024-25 season at a $5 million cap hit, which may bring added appeal since he could be added for multiple playoff runs.\"" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Smith's first season with the Penguins began on a high note. He scored 11 points (6G-5A) in his first ten games and seemingly had built immediate chemistry with Evgeni Malkin on the Penguins' second forward line." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The 32-year-old winger cooled off considerably, scoring nine points (2G-7A) in his next 30 games. He was demoted to the third line shortly before being injured in the first period against the Vancouver Canucks last week." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Smith's injury is considered \"longer-term.\" While Smith is traveling west with the team for their two-game road trip, he is unlikely to return before the All-Star break in early February." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Penguins acquired Smith last offseason from the Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights but could be looking to move on quickly once he returns to the lineup." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "With four games until the All-Star break, the Penguins sit just outside a playoff spot and remain uncertain which direction they will take this roster at the trade deadline." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark Inside the Penguins for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Address Jake Guentzel Trade Rumors" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Send Forward to AHL" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Injured Defenseman Return to Penguins" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former Penguins Goalie on Trade Block" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Report: Penguins to Avoid Trades at Deadline" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Subscribe to Inside the Penguins on YouTube", "Follow Inside the Penguins on Twitter: @InsidePenguins" ] } } ] }

Penguins Forward Named Trade Target