Johansen signs eight-year, $64 million contract with Predators

NASHVILLE — Center Ryan Johansen signed an eight-year, $64 million contract with the Nashville Predators on Friday. It runs through the 2024-25 season and has an average annual value of $8 million.
“This is probably one of the best days of my life right now,” said Johansen, who turns 25 on Monday. “I’m just so thankful for my family and my brother and friends. They’ve done everything they can to guide me in the right direction and teach me and learn from.”