Predators, Craig Smith agree to five-year deal

Craig Smith (Ann Heisenfelt/AP)

The Nashville Predators and forward Craig Smith agreed to a five-year contract worth $21.25 million.

The two sides had an arbitration meeting Monday and were able to come to terms on a new deal.

Smith is coming off back-to-back 20-goal campaigns, registering 96 points over the last two seasons.

“As evidenced by his back-to-back 20-goal seasons and performance in the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Craig Smith is an integral part of our team’s young core and we are pleased to have agreed on a long-term contract that both parties are comfortable with,” Predators general manager David Poile said in a press release. “With Craig’s durability, work ethic and intensity, we see him continuing the build on his recent production and be a valuable contributor to our offensive attack for the next five seasons.”

The 25-year-old was drafted 98th overall by the Predators in 2009 and has spent his entire career with the franchise.

July 20, 2015

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Craig Smith
SIGNED BY
Nashville Predators
LENGTH
5 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Re-signing
SALARY CAP HIT
$4.25 million
TOTAL
$21.25 million

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