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Predators sign forward Alex Kerfoot to two-year deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:14 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Predators sign forward Alex Kerfoot to two-year deal
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The Nashville Predators have signed forward Alex Kerfoot to a two-year contract worth $7 million, with an average annual value of $3.5 million. This signing marks general manager Chris MacFarland's first free-agent acquisition since his appointment. Kerfoot, 31, recently completed his ninth NHL season, tallying seven goals and six assists in 34 games for the Utah Mammoth. The Predators have made several additions to their roster recently, including trades for forwards Mavrik Bourque and Ross Colton, among others. Nashville now has $11 million in cap space for the 2026-27 season.

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  • •Kerfoot signed a two-year deal worth $7 million with Nashville.
  • •He recorded seven goals and six assists in 34 games last season.
  • •This is Chris MacFarland's first free agent signing as general manager.
  • •Predators also traded for Mavrik Bourque earlier today.
  • •Nashville has $11 million in cap space for 2026-27.
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  • 6:14 PMYahoo Sports — Nashville Predators sign forward Alex Kerfoot to 2-year deal, per report
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The Nashville Predators have signed forward Alex Kerfoot to a two-year contract, according to a report from TSN's Darren Dreger.

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