Have you ever gone all out on a bet? …And that’s exactly what the Nashville Predators are doing here.
The Nashville Predators had a big day on the first day of NHL free agency on Monday, signing superstar Steven Stamkos2023 Conn Smythe Award Winner Jonathan Marchessault Carolina Hurricanes Defense Brady Squeegee.
Stamkos signed a four-year contract with the Predators. $8 million Marchessault joins Nashville on a five-year contract worth $5.5 million per year. Ski signed a seven-year contract worth $7 million per year. (RELATED: Florida Panthers acquire Sam Reinhart, guaranteeing they will be a Stanley Cup powerhouse for the next decade: Report)
The Predators also brought in a backup goalie, making for an even crazier day. Scott WedgwoodHe signed a two-year, $3 million contract.
In Barry Trotz's first season as general manager, Nashville made the postseason but ended up losing in the first round.
Steven Stamkos has officially joined Smashville. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/0zktYpGWzg
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 1, 2024
Steven Stamkos will join the Hockey Central panel following his new contract with Nashville. ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/pQaLoTQCnw
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 1, 2024
Marchessault ➡️ Nashville pic.twitter.com/NfrC0f3p53
— Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) July 1, 2024
Brady Scay 7 x $7 million Nashville
— Elliot Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2024
The Predators definitely had a much better day than the Florida Panthers. We lost badly…
Today was a very busy day Hula Panthers.
Here's our situation at the moment: pic.twitter.com/pdSn6niVGV
— Andrew Powell (@AndrewPow3ll) July 1, 2024
But I have confidence in (General Manager) Bill Zito! Good luck, Cats!
