"Players always gravitate to NHL Network when they're playing to check out what's going on around the league, 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 is just the latest former player to share his insights, joining former NHLers Pat Maroon and Nate Thompson, who made their debuts earlier this year. Smith-Pelly played eight seasons in the NHL for the Anaheim Ducks (2011-2015), Montreal Canadiens (2015-2016), New Jersey Devils (2016-2017), and Washington Capitals (2017-2019). DSP was a member of the Capitals' Stanley Cup team in 2018, scoring the game-tying goal in Game 5 - the same night they became champions."
Devante Smith-Pelly was hired by the NHL Network as a studio analyst. His first appearance will be on NHL Tonight: First Shift at 4 pm EST with EJ Hradek. He is scheduled for NHL Tonight on November 4 at 9 pm EST with Tony Luftman and Bruce Boudreau, and on November 5 at 10 pm EST with Jamison Coyle and Mike Johnson. Smith-Pelly said players gravitate to NHL Network and he is excited to share his experiences and perspective from the ice. He joins Pat Maroon and Nate Thompson on the network. He played eight NHL seasons and scored the Game 5 tying goal in the Capitals' 2018 Stanley Cup run.
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