The Florida Panthers remain busy this off-season.
Updated: The Panthers announced Sunday that they have signed forward Reilly Smith to a five-year contract extension.
Smith had 25 goals and 50 points in 82 regular season games, before four goals and eight points in the opening round of the post-season before Florida was eliminated. Smith, 25, was at the end of a two-year, $6.85 million deal, so this new deal comes with a substantial raise, plus term.
“Reilly was a key player for our team last season,” said Panthers GM Tom Rowe in a statement. “He is a valuable contributor to our offense and special teams and is an important part of our talented group of forwards.”
Panthers @FlaPanthers finalizing 5 year deal with F Reilly Smith. $5 M AAV. Smith, 25, had 25-25-50 this year, led team with 8 playoff pts
— gary lawless (@garylawless) July 3, 2016
Reilly Smith's five-year extension with #FlaPanthers carries a $5M AAV.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 3, 2016
Breakdown: $6M, $6M, $5M, $3.5M, $4.5M.
Yesterday, the Panthers signed free agent defenseman Jason Demers (read about it here and here) and re-signed forward Vincent Trocheck to a six-year contract (read about it here), which was officially announced Sunday.