My pick for the SHL 48 cover athlete is DeMaricus Smyth of the New Orleans Specters. DeMaricus fully broke out this season, leading the league in goals and points while leading his team to the top seed in the Western Conference. As for his character, Smyth is the heart and soul of team Czechia, is a huge bright spot in the New Orleans locker room, and a stand up guy off the ice. Smyth is a great 2 way player, playing on both the Power Play and Penalty Kill units for the Specters and not being afraid to throw the body, racking up 97 hits during the season. A big credit to Smyth for only having 14 of his league leading 62 points come on the power play. 21 Goals and 27 Assists at even strength is better than some team leaders had period, regardless of power play or penalty kill points. Plus lets be honest, that is one good lookin dude lol.

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