Report: Predators, Watson $700K apart in contract talks

The asking prices are in for Austin Watson's next contract.

The Nashville Predators forward - who is a restricted free agent - is set to have an arbitration hearing July 24. He's reportedly asking for a one-year, $1.4-million deal from the Predators, while the team is offering a one-year contract at $700,000, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Interesting Watson stat: In the eight playoff games NSH played without Ryan Johansen, Watson tied for the team lead with six points.

- Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) July 22, 2017

Watson played a career-high 77 games this season with the Predators, scoring five goals and adding 12 assists. He also tallied four goals and nine points in 22 playoff games.

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