Predators President of Hockey Operations/GM David Poile announced today that the club has signed defenseman Joe Piskula to a one-year, two-way contract worth $550,000 at the NHL level and $135,000 at the AHL level.

Piskula, 28, was acquired by the Predators from the Flames on Feb. 28, 2013, and split last season between Abbotsford and Milwaukee (AHL), posting 10 points and 51 penalty minutes in 46 games for the Heat and four points and 15 penalty minutes in 23 games for the Admirals.