Lake Superior State junior defenseman Derek A. Smith signed a two-year free-agent contract with the Ottawa Senators on April 12.Smith, a finalist for the Central Collegiate Hockey Association's Outstanding Offensive Defenseman Award, tied for the team lead in points with 30 (10 goals and 20 assists). He had a high-impact season after totaling a combined 3-12--15 during his first two seasons.
"It took me a while to mature as a player, and my mental game got a lot better," Smith said. "The coaches prepared me well, and the rest of the team having a good year definitely helped out a lot."
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