Predators sign Mavrik Bourque to six-year, $33 million contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Nashville Predators have signed forward Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, $33 million contract following his acquisition from the Dallas Stars. The deal, worth $5.5 million annually, was announced on July 4. Bourque, a first-round pick in 2020, recorded 20 goals and 21 assists last season. The Predators traded a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 third-round pick to secure Bourque and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin. This signing marks the fourth transaction for general manager Chris MacFarland since he assumed his role on June 2.
- •Bourque signed a contract worth $33 million over six years.
- •He was acquired from Dallas on July 1 before the signing.
- •Last season, he recorded 20 goals and 21 assists in 82 games.
- •Nashville also traded for defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin in the same deal.
- •This is Chris MacFarland's fourth trade since becoming president of hockey operations.
- 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — Predators sign newcomer Mavrik Bourque to a 6-year, $33 million contract
- 1:20 AMESPN — Preds give new forward Bourque 6-year, $33M deal
- 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Nashville Predators Sign Mavrik Bourque To 6-year, $33 Million Contract
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Predators sign Mavrik Bourque to 6-year, $33 million after trade from Dallas
"The Nashville Predators signed center Mavrik Bourque, 24, to a six-year, $33 million contract Saturday, three days after acquiring the restricted free agent from the Dallas Stars following a season in which he posted 20 goals and 21 assists in 82 games.
"Nashville secures a vital piece of their future, locking up the young center to solidify a revamped top six alongside stars Steven Stamkos and Filip Forsberg.
"The Nashville Predators, who acquired Mavrik Bourque in a trade with the Dallas Stars on July 1, signed him to a six-year deal worth $33 million.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 4:02 AMPredators sign newcomer Mavrik Bourque to a 6-year, $33 million contract
The Nashville Predators signed newcomer Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, $33 million contract Saturday.
- ESPNJul 5, 2026, 1:20 AMPreds give new forward Bourque 6-year, $33M deal
The Nashville Predators signed center Mavrik Bourque, 24, to a six-year, $33 million contract Saturday, three days after acquiring the restricted free agent from the Dallas Stars following a season in which he posted 20 goals and 21 assists in 82 games.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 12:05 AMNashville Predators Sign Mavrik Bourque To 6-year, $33 Million Contract
Nashville secures a vital piece of their future, locking up the young center to solidify a revamped top six alongside stars Steven Stamkos and Filip Forsberg.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 11:30 PMPredators sign Mavrik Bourque to 6-year, $33 million after trade from Dallas
The Nashville Predators, who acquired Mavrik Bourque in a trade with the Dallas Stars on July 1, signed him to a six-year deal worth $33 million.
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