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Predators sign Smith to five-year contract: report

Forward Craig Smith signed a five-year, $21.25 million contract with the Nashville Predators on Monday, according to Sportsnet.

Smith and the Predators had a salary arbitration hearing Monday, then agreed to a contract, Elliotte Friedman reported.

Smith, 25, had 23 goals and 21 assists in 82 regular-season games last season. He had two goals and three assists in six Stanley Cup Playoff games.

Nashville's fourth-round pick (No. 98) at the 2009 NHL Draft, Smith has 65 goals and 79 assists in 277 games.