Predators sign Westerholm to 3-year, entry-level deal

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have signed goaltender Niclas Westerholm to a three-year, entry-level contract that begins in 2018.

The 20-year-old Westerholm made his pro debut with SaiPa of the Finnish Elite League this season, posting a 3.23 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage in four games.

The 6-foot-4 Westerholm spent most of the 2017-18 season with SaiPa's under-20 team. He had a 2.42 goals-against average and .926 save percentage in 28 games.