By Canadian Press

Goalie Mike Smith signs two-year, US$4.4-million extension with Edmonton Oilers

Jul 24, 2021 | 10:28 AM

EDMONTON — Goalie Mike Smith is staying in Edmonton after signing a two-year extension with the Oilers. 

The team officially announced the deal Saturday, saying in a statement that Smith’s contract has an annual average value of US$2.2 million. 

Smith, 39, was crucial to the Oilers success last season, posting a 21-6-2 regular-season record with a .923 save percentage and a 2.31 goals-against average. 

He joined Edmonton as a free agent in July 2019 and signed a single-season, US$2 million contract with the club in October. 

Smith has played 642 regular-season NHL games for the Stars, Lightning, Coyotes, Flames and Oilers, and boasts a 283-254-76 career record.

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The native of Kingston, Ont., was originally picked by Dallas in the fifth round (161st overall) of the 2001 NHL entry draft.
 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 24, 2021. 

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