Nashville Predators goaltender Marek Mazanec signed a one-year, two-way contract Monday and could be Pekka Rinne's backup next season, according to general manager David Poile.
Carter Hutton, who was Nashville's backup goalie this season, can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Poile said Monday that Hutton would be on his way out, with the latter seeking a bigger role and more playing time. Hutton played 17 games during the regular season and went 7-5-4 with a 2.33 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage.
Mazanec could be backup goalie for Predators
Signs one-year contract with Nashville; Hutton set to become free agent
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