Reilly Smith, Golden Knights agree to 1-year contract extension
The Golden Knights signed Reilly Smith to a one-year contract extension worth $2 million, The Athletic's Chris Johnston reported on Wednesday.
An original member of the 2017 expansion Golden Knights, Smith rejoined them before last year's trade deadline. Vegas reacquired the 34-year-old winger from the New York Rangers, less than two years after trading him to Pittsburgh.
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Smith had 11 points in 21 regular-season games in Vegas following the trade, and scored three playoff goals, including the buzzer-beating game winner in Game 3 against Edmonton. He now returns on a team-friendly deal that includes a full no-trade clause.
Smith made it clear in his end-of-season comments that he wanted to stay in Las Vegas. At a cap hit of only $2 million, he should be a good value for the Golden Knights as a depth winger who can contribute on both special teams. He played the third-most minutes on the penalty kill among Vegas forwards in the playoffs.
Smith won the Stanley Cup with Vegas in 2023 and has scored the third-most goals in franchise history. Overall, in a 13-year career with the Dallas Stars, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers, Golden Knights, Penguins and New York Rangers, Smith has 226 goals and 327 assists in 919 regular-season games, and has played in 117 playoff games.
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