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Predators sign D-man Kristian Nakyva to 1-year entry-level deal

Don McPeak / US PRESSWIRE

The Nashville Predators have signed free-agent defenseman Kristian Nakyva to an entry-level contract.

Nakyva tied for the Swedish Hockey League lead in goals by a blue-liner with 10 in his first season with Lulea. He ranked fifth at the position in points with 29 and eighth in assists with 19.

The 24-year-old spent three years with JYP in the Finnish Elite League, placing in the top 10 in points among defensemen in 2012-13 and 2013-14.

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