Nashville Predators sign Marcel Goc to contract extension

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 27, 2010 6:27 PM EST

From the Nashville Predators:

Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed forward Marcel Goc (MAHR-sehl GAWCH) to a one-year contract worth $775,000.

Goc, 26 (8/24/83), has already set a career high in goals (10) in 49 games this season, and is just three points shy (10g-9a) of a personal-best in points attained during his rookie season of 2005-06 (8g-14a). The 6-1, 202-pound center paces the Predators in face-off winning percentage (51.5 percent) while playing 14:08 per game, and has produced 16 points (8g-8a) in his last 25 outings after starting the season with three points (2g-1a) in his first 24 contests of 2009-10. Named to his third straight German Olympic Team on Dec. 30, Goc is the highest German ever selected in the NHL Draft (20th overall in 2001 by San Jose).

The Calw native has played 314 career games with Nashville and San Jose since 2005-06, posting 73 points (29g-44a) and 84 penalty minutes. Goc has also seen action in 37 playoff games (3g-5a-8pts), and made his NHL debut during the 2004 postseason.

There's no question that Goc's career has taken a major step forward with the Predators this season, earning a larger role than he'd enjoyed in San Jose previously. For a budget-conscious team, this is an excellent contract to lock up a Top 9 forward for next year, and comes on the heels of Kevin Klein's 3-year, $4.05 million deal announced last week.

Predators GM David Poile is obviously setting as many of his pieces in place before assessing trade possibilities heading into the Olympic break.

Marcel Goc

#9 / Center / Nashville Predators

Height: 6-1

Weight: 200

Born: Aug 24, 1983

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by Aditya T (smashville) on Jan 27, 2010 6:29 PM EST reply actions

great move by Poile

I agree with this one wholeheartedly, and its a pretty good steal too.

Shows Poile’s not actually asleep…now to fix that power play!

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by Chris Burton on Jan 27, 2010 6:31 PM EST reply actions

Wow

I’ve spent the last 24 hours stewing over Poile’s lack of trade movement. All the while he was signing Goc to this amazing contract extension. I should put my foot in my mouth more often. This is great news.

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by PredHead on Jan 27, 2010 6:32 PM EST reply actions

great deal

by Sam Page on Jan 27, 2010 6:49 PM EST reply actions

Definitely good for all involved

I’ll miss Goc in the faceoff circle, but it was no secret that he needed a change of scenery to spice up his game. I’m glad he’s found his stride in Nashville – and the price is certainly right for a year of his contributions.

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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Jan 27, 2010 7:41 PM EST reply actions

Speaking of Goc

Does any have an update on his injury status?

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by PredHead on Jan 27, 2010 9:05 PM EST reply actions

Way to go Poile!

Great pick up!! i hope he enjoys his time with us!! i like his style of play..

by bluegrassbaby on Jan 27, 2010 10:52 PM EST reply actions

Nailed it Dirk

It certainly seems like Poile is putting everything in place to allow him to make a trade if he so chooses.

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by David Singleton on Jan 28, 2010 8:28 AM EST reply actions

I went to look up German NHL players to see how their offense was overall, and I was surprised. I had no idea that Heatley was eligible to play for Germany. Maybe not for the Olympics, but probably for other IIHF tournaments. I wonder if he ever gets calls from the Germany national team? heh

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by 3DLink on Jan 28, 2010 9:32 AM EST reply actions