-Vintage Canuck- Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Preds Sign Kevin Klein To 5-Year Contract: Nashville, Tenn. (September 15, 2012) – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed defenseman Kevin Klein to a five-year, $14.5 million contract that will pay him $3 million in 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16, and $2.75 million in 2016-17 and 2017-18. “My family and I love Nashville; the fans, my teammates and the city have been very good to us,” Klein said. “I am excited about being a part of this organization and community well into the future.” “Kevin Klein embodies the Predators way – the culture and belief system we have worked hard to create,” Poile said. “He was drafted and developed by the team, has become an integral part of our defensive corps, and is committed to being a part of our long-term success.” Klein, 27 (12/13/84), recorded career highs in points (4g-17a-21pts) and assists, while tying a career high in goals in 2011-12. He also tied for 24th in the League, and led the Predators, in blocked shots (151); ranked third on the team in average ice time (19:56) and was one of just two NHL defensemen to play more than 35 games and register four or fewer penalty minutes during his fourth full NHL campaign a season ago. The Kitchener, Ont., native has 65 points (12g-53a) in 309 career regular-season games and nine points (3g-6a) in 28 postseason contests, which included four points (2g-2a) during the 2012 postseason, tying him for first among club blueliners. Nashville’s third selection, 37th overall (second round), in the 2003 Entry Draft held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Klein captured a silver medal with Team Canada at the 2004 World Junior Championships in addition to winning the 2004 Ontario Hockey League championship as a member of the Guelph Storm. http://predators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=641545 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Yikes, not a bad cap hit, but 5 years for him seems a bit risky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck_trevor16 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 if there still annoucement of Contract does that mean Edler could be re-signed today? still possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueberries Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 if there still annoucement of Contract does that mean Edler could be re-signed today? still possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossram Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 The cap hit is pretty low for someone who is a solid top-four player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Klein's made himself a very solid player at the NHL level. Doesn't excel at any one thing but brings a little of everything. He's a valuable piece and dependable. Good for him and the Preds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Doughty Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksFanMike Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 5 years is a little risky but the cap hit seems quite reasonable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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