Andreas Thuresson signed to one-year contract with Nashville

by Dirk Hoag on Jun 28, 2010 4:38 PM EDT

Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed forward Andreas Thuresson (an-DRAY-uhs TUHR-eh-suhn) to a one-year, two-way contract worth $575,000 at the NHL level and $105,000 at the AHL level.

Thuresson, 22 (11/18/87), played 22 games with the Predators, and 50 games with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) in 2009-10. He posted three points (1g-2a) as a rookie, made his NHL debut Oct. 31, 2009 vs. Dallas and notched his first NHL goal in a 2-1 overtime victory on Dec. 31, 2009 at Columbus. The Kristianstad, Sweden native also amassed 33 points (14g-19a) with the Admirals, equaling his 2008-09 goal output in 24 fewer games. Thuresson also led Milwaukee in 2010 Calder Cup Playoff scoring (2g-7a-9pts) and tied for the playoff team lead in assists and penalty minutes (16).

The 6-1, 212-pound right wing was Nashville's seventh choice, 144th overall (fifth round), in 2007 Entry Draft.

Thuresson filled in well along the wing in limited action last season, and this contract keeps him as a viable option as a short-term patch on the 3rd- and 4th-lines for the 2010-11 campaign.

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I'm alright with this

While he didn’t show up on the scoresheet very often he showed a lot of energy. He reminds me a lot of Pihlstrom from a few years ago. I didn’t realize he was 6-1, 212 lbs. I thought he was much smaller. Anyway the price is right for a potential 3rd or 4th winger.

by jerseypredsfan on Jun 28, 2010 10:54 PM EDT reply actions