The highly versatile Jerred Smithson has re-signed with the Nashville Predators in a two year deal that will pay him a reported $1.6 million over the term of the contract.Smithson is the prototype, Barry Trotz-type, Nashville Predator. He gives 100% every night, works the corners, goes to the dirty areas of the ice, and is strong on face-offs. He also has the ability to move up a line and play center or wing in a more offensive role when needed.This season, he has played all 42 games and has four goals and four assists and has been a leader on the penalty kill and shutdown lines, playing against the NHL's best players.Many folks had speculated that Smithson would not be re-signed but I had held firm that he is one of the key role players on the team that David Poile would not allow to leave. The Predators were hurt after the departure of Vern Fiddler and Scotty Nichol who were similar gritty players and I have doubted that they would do anything with those who are successful in ...
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