Predators sign Arvidsson to 7-year, $29.75M deal

Viktor Arvidsson's breakout season earned him some long-term security.

The Nashville Predators signed the 24-year-old winger to a seven-year, $29.75-million contract Saturday.

That works out to an average annual value of $4.25 million for Arvidsson, who tied for the team lead in goals (31) and points (61) this past season.

He was a restricted free agent who had a salary arbitration hearing scheduled for Saturday, but the two sides were obviously able to come to terms without resorting to that route.

Arvidsson was drafted 112th overall by the Predators in 2014.