FeaturedNashville Predators

Juuse Saros and Nashville Predators avoid arbitration with a 4-year, $20 million contract extension

Photo of Igor Burdetskiy Igor Burdetskiy Follow on X August 16, 2021
1 1 minute read

The Nashville Predators have re-signed goaltender Juuse Saros to a four-year contract with an average annual value of $5 million, reports Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1427260164911009793

The 26-year-old goalie, a restricted free agent, filed for salary arbitration and had a hearing scheduled for Wednesday. That meeting has been canceled after the two sides decided to settle on a number themselves

Saros earned himself a few extra dollars last season, when he led the charge for the final two months to help the Predators go from the longest of postseason longshots to another playoff appearance.

Saros set career highs in starts (35), wins (21), save% (.927) and goals-against average (2.28) while solidifying himself as a sure No. 1 after years of backing up Pekka Rinne, who retired this summer.

Saros was one of 17 restricted free agents to file for arbitration, along with teammate Dante Fabbro, whom the team signed Aug. 5.

Igor Burdetskiy

Igor Burdetskiy

Founder, Editor-in-Chief, & CEO at Hooked on Hockey Magazine
I grew up playing Ball and Roller Hockey day and night somewhat religiously throughout elementary and middle school. The two don't compare though when I lace up the skates and hit the ice. I live and breathe hockey beyond the perspective of "it's just a game" and I will gladly talk hockey for hours with anyone. Hockey is more than just a lifestyle, it's a culture of passionate people who make memories every time the puck is dropped. Hockey has not only helped me get through some of the hardest times in life but has created some of the best memories to date. Want to talk hockey with me? Shoot me an email: iburdetskiy@hookedonhockey.com and let's talk some hockey!
Igor Burdetskiy
Photo of Igor Burdetskiy Igor Burdetskiy Follow on X August 16, 2021
1 1 minute read
Comments
Back to top button