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NHL Rumors: Juuse Saros, Predators Agree to 8-Year, $7.7M AAV Contract Extension

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The Nashville Predators and goaltender Juuse Saros have agreed to an eight-year extension worth $7.74 million per year, according to The Athletic's Chris Johnston and Hunter Patterson.

Saros plans to sign the deal when he becomes extension-eligible on July 1, Johnston and Patterson reported.

The 29-year-old is currently signed through 2024-25. His new deal is set to keep him in Nashville through the 2033-34 campaign.

Saros has played nine seasons with the Predators, including three as their undisputed starter, since Nashville drafted him in 2013. He has led the NHL in starts, saves and shots against for the past two seasons.