Flames Re-Sign Derek Smith to Two-Year Contract

The Calgary Flames have announced that they have re-signed defenseman Derek Smith to a two-year contract worth $1.55 million. The deal will average out to $775,000 per season. The 27-year-old blueliner, who has been sidelined with a high ankle sprain since the end of December, would have been an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 32 games so far this season, he has two goals and eight assists for 10 points. Not a bad depth signing for the Flames, as Smith was having a fine season with the team before sustaining the ankle sprain. He has some offensive ability and could likely play a fifth or sixth defensive role with Calgary over the next two seasons.