Devils ink first-round pick Ty Smith to three-year deal

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Ty Smith, second from left, poses after being selected by the New Jersey Devils during the 2018 NHL draft. (Michael Ainsworth/AP)

NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils have signed first-round draft pick Ty Smith to a three-year, entry-level contract.

General manager Ray Shero announced the signing Monday of the defenceman who was the 17th overall pick in the recent draft.

The 18-year-old Smith had 14 goals, 59 assists and a plus-44 rating in his second season with Spokane of the Western Hockey League. His assist and point totals were the second highest in the league among defencemen. They include a franchise-record seven points (2 goals, 5 assists) in a game in February against Prince George.

August 20, 2018

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Ty Smith
SIGNED BY
New Jersey Devils
LENGTH
3 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Entry-Level Deal
SALARY CAP HIT
$925,000
TOTAL
$2,775,000

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