David Legwand News

He's without question the most talked-about prospect in the Nashville organization since a certain Russian named Alexander Radulov was ringing up record-setting point totals in junior hockey half a decade ago.

When he re-signed with the Predators last week, forward Steve Sullivan said his back was still feeling great.

Jason Arnott's family experienced a big change Wednesday afternoon. He's glad he doesn't have to say the same thing about his hockey team.

NHL scouts and fans can look back over past entry drafts with a mixture of pleasure and pain.

When the Predators hit the ice for the first time in 2009-10, Nashville-drafted defensemen might occupy six of the roster's seven blueline spots.

A year ago at this time, Steve Sullivan's professional hockey career was very much in doubt.

A playoff berth is barely within reach for Mikko Koivu, left, and the Wild heading into Friday's must-win game against David Legwand's Predators.

The fact that they missed out on the playoffs means the Nashville Predators will be included once again in the NHLa s annual Draft Drawing to determine the order of selection for the first round of the upcoming draft.

Thirty-eight seconds of careless play undid 10 weeks of quality hockey for the Nashville Predators.

By JOHN GLENNON Gannett Tennessee NASHVILLE - Who says it's too early to look ahead to next season? In his own way, Predators captain Jason Arnott has been doing so for the last several weeks.

Predators center David Legwand was hoping to wear a protective faceguard and play in the team's final two games, Coach Barry Trotz said Wednesday.

The Predators hope that their small bit of success versus the Red Wings this year is enough to get them into the playoffs.

Who Predators at Detroit. Where Joe Louis Arena. When Thursday at 6:30 p.m. TV/radio Fox SN/104.5-FM. Preview The Red Wings won back-to-back games Sunday and Monday following a three-game losing streak.

It was the week of Jan. 19 and Barry Trotz was working the numbers. His Nashville Predators had 36 games remaining and Trotz projected that they would need 90 points to make the NHL playoffs.

Steve Sullivan says his main focus is on getting the team to the playoffs not upcoming contract negotiations.

The Blackhawks are poised to clinch their first playoff spot since 2002. They need at least one point against the Nashville Predators tonight at the United Center.

The Chicago Blackhawks can clinch their first playoff spot in six seasons tonight with a win over the Nashville Predators at the United Center.

When Friday, 7:30 p.m. TV/radio Fox SN/104.5-FM. Preview The Predators suffered their first regulation loss in nine games on Tuesday, falling 2-1 to Columbus.

Resiliency has been a trademark of the Nashville Predators. It's being tested once again.

If there's anything the Predators can take solace in as they limp into Tuesday's showdown in Columbus, it's this: They've been down this road before.