Predators sign Kyle Turris to six-year contract after trade with Senators

Watch as the Islanders broadcast team discusses the Matt Duchene trade as it unfolds in front of their very eyes, with the Avalanche forward being pulled off the ice after just a couple shifts.

The Nashville Predators have signed newly acquired centre Kyle Turris to a six-year, $36 million contract.

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/927327361271398401

The Predators acquired Turris from the Ottawa Senators in a massive three-way trade that saw Matt Duchene go to Ottawa.

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/927328405107777536

Turris, 28, was set to be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. On Saturday, Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos reported that the Senators were “highly unlikely” to re-sign him.

He has three goals and nine points so far this season for the Senators.

November 5, 2017

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Kyle Turris
SIGNED BY
Nashville Predators
LENGTH
6 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Re-signing
SALARY CAP HIT
$6 million
TOTAL
$36 million

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