#Coyotes G Mike Smith on re-signing now rather than waiting less than a week to test free agency: "Could I have gotten more on the free market? I don’t know. Maybe, but I really do believe in what this organization is doing and I believe in Burkie goalie coach Sean Burke). He really helped develop me into a No. 1 goalie.

"After playing in the World (Championships) I had a strong belief I could play without Burkie, but he grew me into that player and I really believe he has helped my game. Working with guy like that carried a lot of weight in my decision."

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