Predators sign newcomer Mavrik Bourque to a 6-year, $33 million contract

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators signed newcomer Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, $33 million contract Saturday.

The 24-year-old Bourque was acquired from Dallas on Wednesday in a trade that also sent defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to the Predators.

Bourque had career highs with 20 goals and 21 assists in 82 games for the Stars last season.