The Nashville Predators have signed Vegas Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault to a five-year contract worth around $5.5 million per season, according to a report from TSN’s Pierre LeBrun.
The Predators — who also reportedly signed Steven Stamkos to a four-year deal — have not yet confirmed the news about Marchessault.
Marchessault, 33, scored 42 goals and 27 assists in 82 games with the Vegas Golden Knights last season. A 5-foot-9, 183-pound right-handed center, he has 487 points in 638 NHL games with the Golden Knights, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Columbus Blue Jackets.
During Vegas’ run to Stanley Cup victory in 2023, Marchessault was named Conn Smythe trophy winner as the playoff MVP. He had 25 points in 22 games, including 13 goals.
Ggiving Marchessault a four-year deal at age 33 will raise some eyebrows. But he’s still an effective player and a clutch playoff performer. With the pieces Nashville already has — plus reportedly signing Stamkos — this move shows Barry Trotz is in “win now” mode.
Marchessault will be 37 years old at the end of the contract, after which he will be an unrestricted free agent.
