Predators sign Craig Smith to 5-year, $21.25M deal
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The Nashville Predators have agreed to terms with forward Craig Smith on a long-term contract.
The Predators signed Smith to a five-year, $21.25-million deal, the team announced on their official website.
Here's the breakdown by year, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman:
| Year | Salary (Million) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.75 |
| 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 4.25 |
| 4 | 4.5 |
| 5 | 4.75 |
Smith had a salary arbitration hearing scheduled for Monday, and the 25-year-old center reportedly signed after the hearing took place.
He scored 23 goals and added 21 assists while playing in all 82 games for the Predators in 2014-15.
Smith was a restricted free agent who carried a cap hit of $2 million last season.