The Nashville Predators signed defenseman Ryan Ellis to a new eight-year contract worth an average of $6.25 million per year. Ellis, just 27, is now signed through the 2026-2027 season. Ellis’ defensive teammates Mattias Ekholm and PK Subban are each signed through the 2021-2022 season. The Predators report for training camp September 13. Their first regular season game is on the road against the New York Rangers October 4.