Golden Knights Re-sign Reilly Smith To One-year Deal

The Vegas Golden Knights have signed forward Reilly Smith to a one-year, $2-million contract extension containing a no-trade clause. 

The Golden Knights reacquired the 34-year-old ahead of the trade deadline this year, sending Brendan Brisson and a third-round pick to the New York Rangers. Smith had spent six years with the Golden Knights before he was dealt to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the offseason following their Stanley Cup win.

In his return to Vegas, Smith recorded three goals and 11 points in 21 games, rekindling his chemistry on a shutdown line with William Karlsson. 

In the organization's exit interviews, Smith mentioned how much he adored the city and that he'd love to re-sign with the team. 

"If there's an opportunity to stay here, that would be great," said Smith. "I think the best hockey I've played in my career has been wearing this jersey."

Smith also mentioned how grateful he would be to reach the 1000-game plateau in a Golden Knights jersey. The Mimico, ON native, has played 919 games in his career, and if he dresses in 81 games this season, he'd reach the milestone. 

"I would like to play 1000 games in my career, and to do it in this jersey would mean a lot."

Golden Knights' Pending Free Agent Hoping To Stay In VegasReilly Smith is coming to the end of a three-year, $5M contract he signed with the Vegas Golden Knights, but maintains he wants to remain a Golden Knight. 

Smith is a valued player in both the locker room and on the ice. He was a leader before he left the organization and has returned to be a trusted voice. On the ice, he plays with urgency, and his experience in the NHL has transformed him into a strong defensive winger, both on the penalty kill and at 5-on-5.

The Golden Knights now approach the draft and the beginning of free agency with just Tanner Pearson, Victor Olofsson, and Brandon Saad as their unrestricted free agents without a contract. 

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