September 30, 2011
The Predators have signed Valentine to a three-year, entry-level contract valued at $1.695 million, the
team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
With the regular season fast approaching, this is a depth signing for the Predators. Valentine is a very physical defenseman and has some upside handling the puck, as evidenced by his 106 penalty minutes and 32 assists with the Oshawa Generals of the OHL last season. Valentine is reportedly headed to Milwaukee of the AHL to start the 2011-12 season.