SUNRISE, Fla – Florida Panthers General Manager Tom Rowe announced today that the Panthers have signed forward Reilly Smith to a five-year contract extension. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

“Reilly was a key player for our team last season,” said Rowe. “He is a valuable contributor to our offense and special teams and is an important part of our talented group of forwards”

The 25-year old Smith recorded 50 points (25-25-50) in 82 games for Florida during the 2015-16 season. His 25 goals marked a career-high and ranked him tied for third on the Panthers. Smith was only one of two Panthers to play in all 82 regular season games.

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