Predators Re-Sign Brandon Yip and Chris Mueller

The Nashville Predators have announced that they have re-signed right wing Brandon Yip to a one-year contract worth $750,000 and center Chris Mueller to a one-year, two-way contract.  Mueller's deal will pay him $550,000 at the NHL level and $105,000 at the AHL level.  Both players would have been eligible for unrestricted free agency on July 1.  The Predators claimed Yip off waivers from the Colorado Avalanche this past January.  In 35 games this past season with Colorado and Nashville, Yip had three goals and four assists for seven points.  Mueller was held pointless in four games with the Predators.  He also appeared in 73 games with Milwaukee of the AHL, scoring 32 goals and 28 assists for 60 points.  Yip isn't a bad depth signing for the Predators, as he plays with lots of energy and has a little offensive ability.  Look for him to play a role on the checking lines next season in Nashville.  As for Mueller, he is just a depth signing for the club and will likely spend much of next season in the minors.