The Hockey News
A source confirmed the deal to The Canadian Press. The Oilers received prospects Robert Nilsson and Ryan O'Marra and a first-round draft pick in 2007 in exchange for Smyth.
Smyth is making US$3.5 million this season and is due to become an unrestricted free agent July 1.
It was a shorter day of action at the World Junior Championship with just two games. Tony Ferrari looked at three standout performances from Friday.
The Florida Panthers made some significant moves this off-season to re-shape their roster. But can they be as good as last year?
Sweden had no issue handling Austria, while Slovakia got the extra point in a big contest against Latvia on a quieter day at the World Junior Championship.
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