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There’s a good chance the young 23-year-old Swede is smiling from ear to ear today as Calle Jarnkrok and the Predators organization come to terms on a one-year deal worth $735,000. Here’s a little excerpt from the official press release:

Jarnkrok, 23 (9/25/91), 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. In his first two months upon being acquired from Detroit on March 5, 2014, Jarnkrok posted nine points (2g-7a) in his first 12 NHL games, including five points (1g-4a) in the first five contests of his NHL career, the second-longest point streak by a Predators player in the first games of their NHL career (Marek Zidlicky, six games, Oct. 9-23, 2003).

Perhaps I made I good choice in purchasing his practice jersey at the Used Equipment Sale after all.

…And then there were two (RFAs) left…

• Colin Wilson – July 28th
• Craig Smith – July 20th
• Gabriel Bourque – 1 Year, $866,250 (Qualifying Offer)  – 7/2/2015
• Anthony Bitetto – 1 Year, $665,000(NHL)/$60,000(AHL) – 7/13/2015
• Calle Jarnkrok – 1 Year, $735,000
• Taylor Beck – Traded to Toronto for Jamie Devane – 7/12/2015
• Taylor Aronson – 1 Year, $605,000(NHL)/$65,000(AHL) – 7/16/2015
• Magnus Hellberg – Traded to NY Rangers for 6th Rounder 2016 Draft – 7/1/2015

Yeah, we’re looking at you, Colin Wilson and Craig Smith.