Sergei Kostitsyn Signs 1 Year With Predators

Sergei Kostitsyn avoids salary arbitration with the Nashville Predators for the 2011-2012 NHL season. Kostitsyn signs a 1 year deal worth $2.5 million. The left winger had his best season last year with 50 points in 77 games. The term and dollar amount is perfect. The Preds remain a playoff contender.