Predators Sign Defenseman Klein to Three-Year Extension

The Nashville Predators announced today that they have signed defenseman Kevin Klein to a three-year contract extension worth $4.05 million. The deal averages out to $1.35 million per season. He would have been a restricted free agent in July. In 48 games so far this season with the Predators, Klein has one goal and eight assists for nine points. In 129 career NHL games, all with the Predators, he has six goals and 18 assists for 24 points. Not a bad signing for the Predators, as Klein is starting to emerge as a reliable defenseman for the team. He possesses some offensive skill and is already averaging just over 20 minutes of playing time per game. Look for him to jump into a top-four defensive role for the Predators in the near future.