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Sharks sign D Vlasic to 4-year extension

In this Dec. 29, 2007 file photo, San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic handles the puck in front of Nashville Predators center Radek Bonk , from the Czech Republic, during the third period of hockey …

Leipold finds himself in familiar venue with dual role

During the Republican National Convention next week, Craig Leipold will find himself in a familiar venue - and a dual role.

Mike Toth: Toth: Pass the puck - Part III

With plenty of talent on the farm, it may be time to trade Kari Lehtonen. Our final chapter of pre pre-season NHL predictions completes the hat-trick. Now that Beijing is in the rear-view mirror, we can finally …

Giants set to start season minus Blum, Sexsmith

The Vancouver Giants’ 2008-09 season will start without two stars. Top defenceman Jon Blum and No.1 goaltender Tyson Sexsmith will still be with their NHL clubs when Vancouver kicks off the WHL regular season …

Riverkings Ink Former NHL Veteran Jeff Nelson

A veteran player with years of experience at several levels of professional hockey, including the National Hockey League, makes his initial appearance in the Central Hockey League with the Mississippi …

Crowds cheer arena’s 50th

By Quinn Bender - Smithers Interior News Published: August 20, 2008 8:00 AM Updated: August 20, 2008 11:49 AM There was no shortage of action Friday at the Smithers Civic Centre as the big names of Smithers …

Nashville announces two signings

The first year of Peverley’s contract will pay the 26-year-old $475,000 at the NHL level and $100,000 at the minor-league level, as part of a two-way agreement.

Preds prospect depth has team beaming

The Predators liked Colin Wilson so much they gave up their second-round pick in June’s draft to ensure they would get him.

Predators 08-09 Roster Finalized

The Predators roster is still anyone’s guess. Personally, i take David Poile at his word that, right or wrong, they will plan on relying on prospects to come up and fill vital roster spots at the forward …

Radulov to NHL: `Stop robbing us’

Alexander Radulov certainly sounds as if he has no regrets about bolting the Nashville Predators and creating an international incident by signing with Salvat Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League despite having …

An average guy trapped in a millionaire’s body

In most venues, Craig Leipold - “the Big Babooski” to his friends - is a gentle giant.

People in BusinessAdventure Science Center has announced officers and members of…

Adventure Science Center has announced officers and members of its board of trustees for 2008-09: Ed Lang, chairman; Nashville Predators John Gawaluck, chairman- elect and treasurer; Ernst & Young J. Thomas …

Pickard Signs With Predators

The Tri-City Americans have had some great goalies through the years…and their latest net-minder is now officially a member of an NHL team.

Nashville inks first-rounder Pickard

The Nashville Predators signed goaltender Chet Pickard to an entry-level contract on Monday.

Cold war on ice?

These are hardly the dog days of summer for NHL Players Association boss Paul Kelly.

Frei: Ranking the NHL coaches

If the New York Islanders get around to hiring Ted Nolan’s successor by opening night, nine NHL head-coaching jobs will have turned over since the end of last season.

Hlavac passes on deal to stay with Predators

At least one player the Predators considered signing is no longer an option. Forward Jan Hlavac has chosen to sign with Linkoping of the Swedish elite league instead of returning to Nashville, his agent said …

Preds could take look at Parrish

The Predators have expressed some interest in offensive-minded forward Mark Parrish, who was waived by the Wild on Wednesday.

Radulov ruling planned for mid-August

The International Ice Hockey Federation plans to determine the status of Predators forward Alexander Radulov by mid-August, an IIHF spokesman said Monday.

Koistinen awarded $700,000

Predators defenseman Ville Koistinen was awarded a one-year contract at $700,000 as part of the NHL’s arbitration process.

Preds keep Smithson with two-year contract

The Predators have signed forward Jerred Smithson, coming off a career best 16-point season, to a two-year contract extension.

Predators plot Radulov contingencies

With forward Alexander Radulov’s future in Nashville still very much in doubt, the Predators are developing contingency plans to fill a potentially significant void on their roster.

Predators sign center Jarred Smithson to extension

The Nashville Predators have signed center Jarred Smithson to a two-year, $1.4 million contract extension through 2011.

Secret loan made Predators sale work

Craig Leipold couldn’t wait to get out of Nashville. The Wisconsin businessman said he had lost about $70 million on the NHL’s Nashville Predators since buying the expansion club in 1997.

NHL owners’ loans helped buy Predators File / Associated Press

Two NHL owners who stood to gain if William J. “Boots” Del Biaggio III bought a stake in the Nashville Predators lent the California financier and the team a total of $27 million to help close the deal in …

Predators prospect Wilson returning to college

Predators prospect forward Colin Wilson, the seventh overall pick in last month’s NHL entry draft, has decided to return to Boston University for his sophomore season instead of turning pro.

ANALYSIS: Radulov mess could mean trouble for NHL

The biggest question surrounding the future of Alexander Radulov has yet to be answered.

Preds sign Peverley, Rinne

The Nashville Predators signed centre Rich Peverley to a two-year deal and goaltender Pekka Rinne to a one-year contract extension Friday.

Preds sign Peverley, Rinne

The Nashville Predators signed centre Rich Peverley to a two-year deal and goaltender Pekka Rinne to a one-year contract extension Friday.

Gary Bettman Hates Financial Background Checks, Will Take You at Your Word

Without those two, this would be an extremely slow time of the year. In the latest chapter of the Nashville Predators part-owner debacle, the National Post reports that Biaggio bragged to potential investors …