Ryan Ellis and the Nashville Predators agreed to terms on a new contract Thursday. According to Ellis’ agent Paul Krepelka, the deal will keep Ellis in Predators gold for five seasons and pay the blueliner a total of $12.5 million.

Without a contract, Ellis has not been a participant in Nashville’s training camp. The team plays its second of six preseason games Thursday night.

A release from the Predators stated that Ellis is expected to arrive in Nashville Friday.