NHL Draft Day 1 takeaways, Golden Knights trade Reilly Smith to Penguins, possible destinations for Connor Hellebuyck and Erik Karlsson

The Athletic Hockey Show · Jun 29, 2023 · 1h 6m

Together in Nashville, Ian Mendes, Sean McIndoe and Jesse Granger recap their last few days, including a traveling nightmare for Sean, and a scooter adventure for Ian and Jesse. Next, their takeaways from Day 1 of the NHL Draft, including the lack of trades in round 1, and the Anaheim Ducks taking Leo Carlsson at #2. Then, Reilly Smith's trade to Pittsburgh, and they discuss Vegas' aggressive approach to their roster management. Also, possible destinations for Connor Hellebuyck and Erik Karlsson, and to wrap up with "This Week in Hockey History", the most painful trade in DGB history.

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