Oilers, goalie Mike Smith finalize new two-year contract

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetJuly 22, 2021 - 1:17pm

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith (41) makes a save during first period NHL hockey action against the Toronto Maple Leafs. (Frank Gunn/CP)

The Edmonton Oilers have finalized a new two-year contract with goaltender Mike Smith, general manager Ken Holland announced on Thursday.

The contract will carry an average annual value of $2.2 million, according to PuckPedia.

The #LetsGoOilers re-signed 39 y/o G Mike Smith to 2 year $2.2M Cap Hit Deal:

Yr 1: $1.9M Base
Yr 2: $2.5M Base

.923 SV% in 32GP

Rep'd by Kurt Overhardt @KOSportsInc https://t.co/R6fWgBm7h6

— PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) July 22, 2021

Smith, 39, posted a 21-6-2 record with a .923 save percentage and a 2.31 goals-against average with the Oilers last season.

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