Carolina Hurricanes Sign Ty Smith to One-Year Contract Extension After AHL Stint with Penguins
Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Ty Smith to a one-year contract extension, with Smith spending the 2023-24 season in the AHL and accumulating nine goals and 43 points.
By the Numbers- Ty Smith collected 9 goals and 43 points in 63 games in the AHL for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
- Smith has amassed 8 goals and 47 points in 123 career NHL games over three seasons with the Devils and Penguins.
Ty Smith has yet to play a game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs despite his NHL experience.
State of Play- Ty Smith's new contract is a two-way deal worth $775,000 in the NHL and $200,000 in the AHL, guaranteeing him a minimum of $275,000 for the 2024-25 season.
- Carolina Hurricanes still have eight RFAs to address this offseason, including key players like Seth Jarvis and Martin Necas.
Carolina Hurricanes solidify their defensive depth by extending Ty Smith's contract, ensuring salary security for the player and addressing key roster needs with multiple RFAs still to negotiate.
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