The Nashville Predators announced Saturday that forward Mavrik Bourque has signed a new six-year contract worth $33 million after joining the team through a trade.
Nashville brought Bourque aboard on July 1 in a deal with the Dallas Stars that also netted the Predators defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin. In return, Dallas received two future draft picks — a second-round selection in 2027 and a third-rounder in 2028.
Bourque, who is 24 years old, was originally drafted by the Stars with the 30th overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft. His role in the league has grown steadily over the years. He appeared in just one game during his rookie season in 2023-24, then played in 73 games the following year. Last season, he suited up for all 82 regular-season games and posted career-best numbers: 41 points, 20 goals, and 21 assists.
In last season’s playoffs with Dallas, Bourque contributed one goal. Before making his mark in the NHL, he was named the most valuable player in the American Hockey League, where he led the entire league with 77 points during the 2023-24 season.
