Ryan Smyth Gets a New Deal

kfkorn · February 27th, 2007, 10:27 AM

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The Fan 590 and Rogers Sportsnet in Toronto are reporting that Ryan Smyth has agreed to a five-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers.
It is estimated that the package will be worth $22.5 million over the five years.

Ryan Smyth-W-Oilers

kfkorn · February 27th, 2007, 02:00 PM

I guess a new deal was never officially reached between Ryan Smyth and the Oilers:

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Unable to reach a long-term deal with their heart-and-soul player, the Edmonton Oilers instead traded Ryan Smyth to the New York Islanders for prospects Ryan O'Marra and Robert Nilsson and the Islanders' first-round pick in 2007.

Oilers trade forward Smyth to Islanders

Are Oilers fans okay with the trading of Smyth for youth?

Justin · March 3rd, 2007, 02:06 AM

Absolutely. He had 20 games left until UFA status. We raped the Islanders. So we have the 5.5 million for 5 years + 2 prospects + a 1st rounder. Drop a couple of UFAs and we have the resources to sign a real elite player.

Solid business move. 5.5 mill for 5 years with a no trade clause = suicide.

March 3rd, 2007, 02:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Justin Rookie Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 4	Absolutely. He had 20 games left until UFA status. We raped the Islanders. So we have the 5.5 million for 5 years + 2 prospects + a 1st rounder. Drop a couple of UFAs and we have the resources to sign a real elite player. Solid business move. 5.5 mill for 5 years with a no trade clause = suicide.