The Nashville Predators signed forward Justin Kirkland to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Monday.
A third-round selection in 2014, Kirkland recently finished his third season with the WHL's Kelowna Rockets, setting career highs in goals (31) and assists (36).
The 19-year-old is coming off an excellent postseason, leading his team with 11 goals and 15 points in 18 games.