Senators Re-Sign Forwards Zack Smith and Colin Greening

The Ottawa Senators announced today that they have re-signed center Zack Smith to a two-year contract extension and center Colin Greening to a three-year contract. Financial terms of both deals were not disclosed. Both players would have been eligible for restricted free agency this summer. In 55 games this past season with the Senators, Smith had four goals and five assists for nine points and 120 penalty minutes. He also appeared in 22 games with Binghamton of the AHL, scoring seven goals and five assists for 12 points and 32 penalty minutes. Greening appeared in 24 games with the Senators this past season, scoring six goals and seven assists for 13 points. He also appeared in 59 games with Binghamton, scoring 15 goals and 25 assists for 40 points. These aren't bad depth signings for the Senators, as Smith and Greening have more than likely secured roster spots with the team for next season with their fine play during the 2010-11 campaign. Smith brings lots of grit and toughness to the checking lines, as well as some two-way ability and some skill to the penalty kill. Greening brings lots of size, defensive ability, and versatility to the forward lines, as he can also play on the wing. He should bring plenty of offensive depth to the checking lines for the next three years.