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Cole Smith signs three-year, $9 million contract with Blackhawks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:33 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

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Summary

Cole Smith has signed a three-year, $9 million deal with the Chicago Blackhawks on July 1, marking the largest contract of his career. The contract runs through the end of the 2028-29 season. Smith, a 30-year-old winger, previously played with the Vegas Golden Knights, contributing three goals during their playoff run this past season. This signing comes after his time with the Nashville Predators, where he spent the bulk of his professional career before being traded to Vegas. Smith's prior contracts included four one-year deals and one two-year deal, totaling six NHL contracts overall.

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•Smith's contract runs through the 2028-29 season.
•He previously played for the Vegas Golden Knights.
•Smith scored three goals in 22 playoff games last season.
•This is Smith's sixth NHL contract overall.
•He had a significant role at the University of North Dakota.

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12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Cole Smith signs 3-year, $9-million deal with Chicago Blackhawks

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Jul. 1—GRAND FORKS — Cole Smith has landed the biggest deal of his professional career. The former UND winger from Brainerd, Minn., signed a three-year, $9-million deal with the Chicago Blackhawks on the opening day of the NHL's free agency period, according to writer Frank Seravalli. The contract will take Smith through the 2028-29 season. Smith, 30, recently helped the Vegas Golden Knights ...
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