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Say good-bye to forward Vern Fiddler and defenseman Greg Zanon. Forwards Steve Sullivan and Joel Ward? The Predators are still holding out hope.

Hugh Jessiman, who had 20 goals and seven assists in the regular season, is signed for next year.

A was eliminated in six games by the Chicago Blackhawks. For the series, Nystrom had 2-2-4 totals, Moss had three goals and Cammalleri had a goal and two assists.

Brentwood's Blake Geoffrion said he and the Predators discussed the possibility of Geoffrion turning pro following his junior season, but in the end, all agreed that a return to the University of Wisconsin was the best decision.

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Pekka Rinne and LW Steve Sullivan would both be candidates for the honor.

The Predators knew coming into this week they might have to post three wins in three games to reach the playoffs.

Had he managed to play only a few shifts in that memorable Jan. 10 game this season, Predators forward Steve Sullivan still would have produced a happy ending to his amazing comeback story.

The Predators have lost another key player to injury. Forward Martin Erat suffered a fractured left fibula in Sunday's win over Detroit, when he was hit by the booming slapshot of teammate Shea Weber during the second period.

The Predators may be in search of answers for their losing ways, but they will not be in search of a new head coach for the foreseeable future.

Milwaukee - Here is the week in review and preview for the AHL Milwaukee Admirals: OVERALLThe Admirals enter this week's action with a 16-7-0-1 record and 33 points, which puts them in a three-way tie for ...

If the play of an NHL team's top minor-league affiliate is an indication of the future, then the Predators have plenty of reason for optimism.

With center Scott Nichol out for Thursday's game at Columbus and right wing Jordin Tootoo doubtful, the Predators will likely recall a player from Milwaukee of the American Hockey League.