He's currently with the Montreal Canadiens, but for how long? Not very, according to multiple reports.
Goaltender Casey DeSmith was sent from the Penguins to the Habs as part of the three-team trade that ultimately landed Norris Trophy winning defenseman Erik Karlsson to Pittsburgh, though general manager Kent Hughes has already indicate that he's been working on yet another deal that would deal DeSmith elsewhere.
According to Montreal Hockey Now, there are at least four teams that could be looking to bring aboard DeSmith in the Boston Bruins, Anaheim Ducks, St. Louis Blues and Tampa Bay Lightning:
"If a team like the Boston Bruins ends up trading one of their fantastic goaltenders to bolster their centre depth, they could be in the market for a reliable backup.
The Anaheim Ducks may end up needing a goaltender, especially since there were rumblings John Gibson wanted to move on. They currently have Lukas Dostal and Alex Stalock signed to contracts, which mitigates the chances they’ll want a goaltender like DeSmith. The key for the Canadiens in this situation is that the Ducks may want to add some depth if they do move Gibson, given that a Stalock-Dostal tandem is likely to struggle throughout the year.
Both the St-Louis Blues and the Tampa Bay Lightning have their starting goaltenders in place, but their backup goaltender situation leaves something to be desired."
Expect to see DeSmith on the move yet again in short order, and don't be surprised to see him ultimately land with one of the four aforementioned destinations.
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