The 34-year old Boyle was drafted 26th overall in the 2003 draft by the LA Kings. He carries a $2.75 million cap hit and will be a UFA after the season.
Some thoughts from the media
Adam Vingan: “Brian Boyle certainly adds size (6-6, 245) to the Predators’ bottom six. Most importantly, a net-front player for a team that’s sorely lacked one for years.”
Adam Vingan: “Boyle, in theory, helps bolster the bottom six and functions as a replacement for Austin Watson in some ways.