Predators President of Hockey Operations/GM David Poile announced today that the club has signed forward Calle Jarnkrok to a one-year, $735,000 contract for the 2015-16 season.

Jarnkrok, 23, has amassed 27 points (9g-18a) in 86 career NHL contests since making his debut with the Predators on March 21, 2014 vs. Calgary. During his first full NHL season in 2014-15, the Gavle, Sweden native suited up for 74 regular-season games (7g-11a-18pts) and all six playoff games (2a), recording assists in each of his first two career Stanley Cup Playoff games.  

Detroit’s second choice, 51st overall (second round), in the 2010 Entry Draft, Jarnkrok has represented Sweden in five international competitions in the last seven years, winning a gold medal at the 2013 World Championship and earning a bronze at the 2014 World Championship.