Predators sign Tolvanen to 3-year deal worth $4.35M

The Nashville Predators signed restricted free-agent forward Eeli Tolvanen to a three-year contract with an average annual value of $1.45 million, the team announced Monday.

Tolvanen enjoyed a strong first full campaign with the Predators in 2020-21, registering 22 points over 40 games. He also led Nashville with six power-play goals.

The 22-year-old put up a six-game point streak in late March, which is tied for the second-longest rookie streak in franchise history.

The Predators' 30th overall pick in 2017 played in seven NHL games across the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. Tolvanen spent 2019-20 with the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals, scoring 36 points over 63 contests.

He also made 25 appearances for Jokerit of the KHL before joining the Predators this past season.