Tootoo signs in Detroit, Preds respond by re-signing Brian McGrattan…
- Updated: July 1, 2012
Former fan favorite Jordin Tootoo went from Jedi to Sith Lord this afternoon when he inked a three-year deal with the arch-rival Detroit Red Wings.
The Nashville Predators have responded, however, bringing back fellow tough guy Brian McGrattan.
The Hamilton, Ontario native was very excited about re-ups with the club.
the big ern is back in smashville!!!!!
— brian mcgrattan (@bigern10) July 2, 2012
McGrattan hasn’t donned the same NHL jersey since he played with the Ottawa Senators from 2005 to 2008.
The official press release is below.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 1, 2012) – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Brian McGrattan on a one-year contract worth $600,000.
McGrattan, 30 (9/2/81), appeared in 30 games with the Predators in 2011-12, posting two assists and 61 penalty minutes. Claimed on waivers from Anaheim on Oct. 11, 2011, the 6-4, 235-pound winger has 13 points (3g-13a) and 456 penalty minutes in 212 NHL contests with Ottawa, Phoenix, Calgary and Nashville since 2005-06.
McGrattan was selected 104th overall (fourth round) by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
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