What happened: Muzzatti is a 6-foot-6, 229-pound forward from Okemos, Michigan. The 23-year-old played for Notre Dame last season after three years at RPI.
Why it matters: The contract moves the 2023 fifth-round pick into Detroit's development system ahead of 2026-27. His father, Jason Muzzatti, played 62 NHL games and now coaches goaltender development for Carolina.
By the numbers: Muzzatti recorded 13 goals and 19 assists in 37 games last season. Nashville selected him 143rd overall in the 2023 NHL Draft.
What to watch: Muzzatti's assignment and role at training camp are the next roster decisions.