Back at the trade deadline, the Coyotes received a promising prospect in exchange for taking on the remainder of Bryan Little’s contract. That prospect was center Nathan Smith and CapFriendly reports (Twitter link) that Smith has decided to turn pro and has signed a two-year, entry-level deal that will begin this season. The deal carries an AAV of $1.35MM with bonuses and breaks down as follows:
2021-22: $750K salary, $92.5K signing bonus, $82.5K games played bonus
2022-23: $832.5K salary, $92.5K signing bonus, $850K Class ’A’ bonuses
The 23-year-old was a third-round pick of Winnipeg back in 2018 (91st overall) but had recently informed the Jets that he didn’t want to sign him which is why he was moved at the deadline. Smith had quite an impressive season with Minnesota State, leading the Mavericks in scoring with 19 goals and 31 assists in 50 games. He would have had a chance at the NCAA scoring title had it not been for the Olympics as he suited up for the United…
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