Source: BU's Fabbro to Sign with Nashville

Junior was 2016 1st-Round Pick

CHN Staff Report

Boston University junior defenseman Dante Fabbro is expected to sign with the Nashville Predators imminently, sources told CHN.

Fabbro was drafted in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft by the Predators. He was the 16th overall selection in the draft.

Fabbro had a career-high in points (33) and assists (26) in his third season with BU.

BU expected Fabbro's departure after its season ended last Friday night with a loss to Northeastern in the semifinals of the Hockey East tournament.