The Nashville Predators sign center Jack Drury to a five-year, $22.5 million contract shortly after acquiring him from the Colorado Avalanche. Multiple outlets report the Predators complete the deal around Sunday night, four to five days after the trade. Drury joins Nashville following his time with Colorado, where he plays regularly and contributes on both sides of the puck.
According to the reports, Drury is 26 and comes off a strong season with the Avalanche. One account notes he scores a career-high 10 goals and totals 27 points while appearing in all 82 regular-season games. The contract is framed by the team’s general manager as a significant long-term commitment, including an emphasis on Drury’s two-way role and faceoff ability, as well as the expectation that he will provide stability in Nashville’s lineup.
Taken together, the coverage agrees on the key terms of the contract, the timing relative to his Avalanche trade, and Drury’s recent production and availability for Colorado.
