Predators Sign Defenseman Bouillon to Two-Year Deal

The Nashville Predators announced today that they have signed defenseman Francis Bouillon to a two-year contract extension worth $2.7 million. The deal will pay him $1.2 million in the first year and $1.5 million in the second year. He would have been an unrestricted free agent on July 1. In 81 games last season with the Predators, Bouillon had three goals and eight assists for 11 points. In 566 career NHL games with the Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, he has 24 goals and 89 assists for 113 points. Not a bad move for the Predators, as Bouillon plays very hard every shift on the ice and doesn't shy away from physical play. He will help keep the team competitive on the blueline for the next two seasons.