Predators sign C. Smith to 5-year, $21.2M deal

Predators, Craig Smith avoid arbitration with five-year deal

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Nashville Predators have avoided arbitration with Craig Smith by signing the forward to a five-year, $21.25 million contract.

General manager David Poile announced the deal with the restricted free agent on Monday.

Poile called Smith an integral part of the Predators' young core, and the general manager said they are pleased they were able to come to a long-term agreement.

Smith, 25, has scored at least 20 goals in two straight seasons. He had five points in six games in Nashville's first-round playoff…