The Nashville Predators have agreed to terms with goaltender Juuse Saros on an eight-year, $61.92 million contract.
Saros’ deal, which carries a $7.74 million cap hit, will begin in the 2025-26 season.
“We are pleased to announce today that Juuse Saros is going to continue his career with the Nashville Predators,” general manager Barry Trotz said. “This is a young man who has proven himself as one of the NHL’s best goaltenders. Just as importantly, he and his wife, Minna, have been an incredibly positive presence in our community, and we’re happy they’ve made a commitment to Nashville and Middle Tennessee for years to come. We’ve long envisioned Juuse spending his NHL career with the Predators, and this is the next step in that process. His competitiveness and work ethic will help him build even further on the success he’s already enjoyed as our starting goaltender.”
Entering into the final year of his current four-year, $20 million contract, Saros was eligible to sign an extension Monday.
The 29-year-old Finn put up a 35-24-5 record, 2.86 goals-against average and .906 save percentage over 64 appearances in 2023-24.
Drafted by the team as the 99th overall pick in 2013, Saros has played in 350 games across his career, recording a 2.63 goals-against average and .917 save percentage.