Per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, forward Mikael Granlund will return to the Nashville Predators after agreeing to a one-year, $3.75 million deal.
Granlund, 28, was acquired by the Predators at the 2019 trade deadline from the Minnesota Wild. While there is no denying his talent, he has underperformed through his first year and a half in Nashville, registering a combined 35 points in 79 games, as well as just three in 10 playoff contests. Despite his recent struggles however, he was one of the top remaining free agents and is a big signing for a Predators team who has had its fair share of offensive struggles over the years.
Prior to joining the Predators, Granlund recorded over 60-points in back to back seasons with the Wild, and was on pace to do so for a third straight prior to being traded. In 540 career NHL games, he has 111 goals and 352 points. If he is able to perform like his old self this upcoming season, he will likely secure himself a multi-year contract next offseason.
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