In the National Hockey League (NHL), the trade deadline is a date by which teams must complete any trades for the current season. The New York Rangers are strategically managing their roster as the trade deadline approaches. Reilly Smith, a pending unrestricted free agent, is being held out of games, signaling a potential trade. - Reilly Smith is being held out of the Rangers' game against the Nashville Predators for trade-related reasons. - Smith is a pending unrestricted free agent, making him a valuable trade asset for the Rangers. - The Rangers have already traded several players, indicating an aggressive approach to the trade deadline. - Smith has a career total of 542 points in 898 games played in the NHL. - Several teams are likely interested in acquiring Smith, a veteran middle-six forward.