Confirmed with Link: Zack Smith signed to 4 year extension

[Tuna99]

Considering our former scout who drafted Smith from the WHL is the Vegas head scout now, and the fact the George McPhee loves Smith type players, you wonder if this made Dorion get this deal signed before Vegas can talk to any players?

 

[Mark Stones Spleen]

Fantastic deal, definite home town discount. 25 goals last year, on pace for 20 this year in a defensive system without playing the PP. Add that to the fact he can play anywhere in the middle 6, in any position, decent leader, plays PK and tough game. 3.25 is amazing for that package.

 

[DrEasy]

I figured he'd get between 3 and 4 mills/yr over 4 years, so he falls in the lower end of my bracket. Happy with this deal.

Wonder how much the two goals he scored last night added to his eventual deal.

 

[Tuna99]

I figured he'd get between 3 and 4 mills/yr over 4 years, so he falls in the lower end of my bracket. Happy with this deal.

Wonder how much the two goals he scored last night added to his eventual deal.

When you think we all thought Ceci would minimum $3.5 and Smith 3.8 that's over a million in cap saved on two contracts, amazing.

 

[mcnorth]

Could not believe the numbers on this deal. Thank you Zack Smith.

 

[Sens]

That's very good value

 

[hooknshoot]

That's very good value

 

[playasRus]

Cosmix

New York wanted more for Brassard as for Ny robbing us would not say that until they resign him long term.

Plot twist: Zibanejad resigns with us as planned.

 

[Icelevel]

Wow. Feel kind of guilty on this one. He's been one of our best allround guys. (This coming from me who was fine with trading him a couple years ago).
Hope he keeps it up. Great news.

 

[Hale The Villain]

Hope this guy is a career Senator.

Need more players like Smith in the lineup.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Ryan will be exposed but Vegas won't pick him.

Nope... I think they might go for Wideman.

 

[saskriders]

I like it

 

[RedWhiteBlackGold]

Love this deal. Find it ironic we were just talking yesterday about keeping him, was thinking 3.5 a season would be ideal/minimum he would sign for. A quarter of a mill cheaper and for the term I can't complain.

Keep doing what you're doing Smitty.

 

[CornerStone61]

Only posting this here as I've seen the expansion draft mentioned in regards to Smith now and whether he'd be protected. In terms of Ryan Dzingel however,

* All first- and second-year professionals, as well as all unsigned draft choices, will be exempt from selection (and will not be counted toward their club's applicable protection limits).

Taken from: https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-expansion-draft-rules/c-281010592

Does this take into account AHL years or is it strictly NHL years? If only NHL years then wouldn't Dzingel be exempt since he's only played in parts of 2 seasons for the big club?

 

[playasRus]

Only posting this here as I've seen the expansion draft mentioned in regards to Smith now and whether he'd be protected. In terms of Ryan Dzingel however,

* All first- and second-year professionals, as well as all unsigned draft choices, will be exempt from selection (and will not be counted toward their club's applicable protection limits).

Taken from: https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-expansion-draft-rules/c-281010592

Does this take into account AHL years or is it strictly NHL years? If only NHL years then wouldn't Dzingel be exempt since he's only played in parts of 2 seasons for the big club?

Believe it includes AHL.

 

[Real Smart Sens Fan]

Only posting this here as I've seen the expansion draft mentioned in regards to Smith now and whether he'd be protected. In terms of Ryan Dzingel however,

* All first- and second-year professionals, as well as all unsigned draft choices, will be exempt from selection (and will not be counted toward their club's applicable protection limits).

Taken from: https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-expansion-draft-rules/c-281010592

Does this take into account AHL years or is it strictly NHL years? If only NHL years then wouldn't Dzingel be exempt since he's only played in parts of 2 seasons for the big club?

Professional includes NHL and AHL

 

[Micklebot]

Killer deal.

 

[CornerStone61]

Ah ok, that clarifies things then. Thanks.

 

[MainDotC]

People said the same thing about Greening

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

People said the same thing about Greening

Greening never looked as good as Smith imo. Not the same player.

 

[RedWhiteBlackGold]

People said the same thing about Greening

I see Smith as more of a Foligno mold than a Greening. If he's not putting up the points I can still see him bringing other elements to the game like Neil in his prime. I don't think we will regret this in 4 years time.

 

[DJB]

People said the same thing about Greening

Different players and Smith has a much longer track record

 

[JD1]

He earned it but unfortunately as we see players get new contracts they tend to play a lot worse seeing as how they have that blanket of comfort. I expect Smith's play to now steadily decline and eventually they'll be looking to get him off their books just like they did with Greening.

your glass is more than 1/2 empty

 

[ChelFan31]

For the $, this is too long of a term. Would have been much more comfortable with this $ on a two year deal, three at most.

I do wonder if this one could come back and bite us. Are we overpaying for Zach Smith points wise?

 

[RedWhiteBlackGold]

For the $, this is too long of a term. Would have been much more comfortable with this $ on a two year deal, three at most.

I do wonder if this one could come back and bite us. Are we overpaying for Zach Smith points wise?

Nah I don't think that at all. If he tested free agency he would probably get 3.5-4 mill on a 2-3 year deal.

He brings other tangibles than points, he's earned this contract and until he proves otherwise it's a great deal today.