Hillen spent his first three seasons with the Islanders.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NASHVILLE -- The Nashville Predators have signed defenceman Jack Hillen to a one-year contract.

He spent his first three professional seasons with the New York Islanders. The two-way contract is worth US$650,000 at the NHL level and $105,000 at the AHL level.

In 175 career games, the 25-year-old Hillen has 50 points (eight goals and 42 assists).