Predators Sign Thuresson to One-Year Contract

The Nashville Predators announced today that they have signed right wing Andreas Thuresson to a one-year, two-way contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been a restricted free agent on July 1. In 22 games last season with the Predators, his first in the NHL, Thuresson had one goal and two assists for three points. He also appeared in 50 games with Milwaukee of the AHL, scoring 14 goals and 19 assists for 33 points. Not a bad depth signing for the Predators, as Thuresson has plenty of offensive potential. He is also a very hard working forward who is good at killing penalties, so he should be a good fit to the third line and penalty kill units next season.