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Key part of history signs on for Wild's future (Star Tribune)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:07:54 GMT

The NHL's free-agent free-for-all officially began Tuesday, but the Wild didn't just dip its toes into the free-agent pool. It dived headfirst into the trade waters and made a splash.Besides bringing home one of the most popular Wild players in history, Andrew Brunette, with a three-year, $7 million contract, the Wild traded prospect Ryan Jones and a second-round pick to the Nashville Predators...

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Wild acquire Zidlicky from Preds, sign Brunette (Fox News)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:54:16 GMT

The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman Marek Zidlicky from the Nashville Predators on Tuesday in exchange for forward Ryan Jones and a second-round picked in the 2009 NHL draft. Zidlicky, 31, spent four seasons with Nashville, and had 175 points and 299 penalty minutes in 307 games. In 2007-08, he led all Predators defensemen in points and assists. Jones was Minnesota's...

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Wild sign Brunette, trade for Zidlicky (The Washington Times)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:37:21 GMT

The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman Marek Zidlicky from the Nashville Predators on Tuesday for forward Ryan Jones and a second-round pick in next year's draft.

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Wild acquire defenseman Zidlicky from Predators (CBS SportsLine.com)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:51:00 GMT

The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman Marek Zidlicky from the Nashville Predators on Tuesday in exchange for forward Ryan Jones and a second-round picked in the 2009 NHL draft.

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Predators trade Zidlicky for Jones and second-round pick (Reuters)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:37:11 GMT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Nashville Predators on Tuesday acquired forward Ryan Jones and a second-round selection in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft from the Minnesota Wild for defenseman Marek Zidlicky.

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Wild acquire Zidlicky from Predators (Seattle Times)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:35:13 GMT

The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman Marek Zidlicky from the Nashville Predators on Tuesday in exchange for forward Ryan Jones and a second-round picked in the 2009 NHL draft.

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Zidlicky Gets the Ziggy (On the Forecheck)

noreply@blogger.com (The Forechecker) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:25:00 GMT

Nashville Predators GM David Poile finally made the today to clear up a logjam on defense, by to the Minnesota Wild for prospect Ryan Jones and a 2nd round pick in 2009. Legions of Preds fans will be cheering this move, as #3 was often derided by some fans for coughing up the puck at inopportune times and not being a physical blueliner like fan-favorite .I've been a big fan of the other transactions...

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Wild acquire Zidlicky from Predators (MSNBC.com)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:49:49 GMT

ST. PAUL (AP) -The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman Marek Zidlicky from the Nashville Predators on Tuesday in exchange for forward Ryan Jones and a second-round picked in the 2009 NHL draft.

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Celebrating Canada Day (Can't Stop the Bleeding)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:58:53 GMT

... Wild filled a need for an offensive defenseman as well, picking up Marek Zidlicky from the Nashville Predators for a prospect and a fourth-round pick. Numerous teams have resigned their own pending free agents, the most notable being Ducks winger Corey Perry getting 26.625 million over five years . The Detroit Red Wings resigned both good defenseman Brad Stuart and weakest link defenseman...

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Balsillie's NHL dream a mirage (atHome Top Story)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMT

... Competition Bureau, charging the NHL breached anti-trust rules when it scuttled his bid to buy the Nashville Predators and move them to Hamilton."It's like taking Augusta National to court and then trying to join the club after," one large-market owner said. "I think Jim scares most of us. He treats his effort to get a team too corporately instead of realizing this is a club. "He's...

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Wings pick wanted Nashville? 'My heart sank' when Detroit picked me (Detroit Free Press)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:37:00 GMT

Red Wings draft pick Max Nicastro apparently wanted to be drafted by the Nashville Predators over Detroit.

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Inside Red Wing Chris Osgood's wild Cup night in Plymouth (Detroit Free Press)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:19:50 GMT

... he came on to replace starter Dominik Hasek during the opening-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators and lift Detroit to its fourth championship in 11 years.

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Wings pick thought he was going to Nashville: 'My heart sank' when Detroit selected him (Detroit Free Press)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:04:23 GMT

Red Wings draft pick Max Nicastro apparently wanted to be drafted by the Nashville Predators over Detroit.

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Looking at where UFAs might land (Fox News)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:37:36 GMT

Ryan Malone: His potential destination this summer could depend on whether or not the Penguins re-sign Hossa. Malone could receive up to $5 million per season on the open market but it's possible the Pens could re-sign him if Hossa departs. The Columbus Blue Jackets, Atlanta Thrashers, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs...

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$56.7 Million Salary Cap (The Puck Stops Here)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:29:00 GMT

The NHL announced yesterday that the salary cap for the 2008/09 season will be $56.7 million. The salary floor will be $40.7 million. This means the Nashville Predators, Phoenix Coyotes and Columbus Blue Jackets will be forced to raise their payroll. Nashville will be forced to raise payroll by almost $6 million. This may be tough given the current ownership problems the team is...

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Predators Prospects On The Ice (On the Forecheck)

noreply@blogger.com (The Forechecker) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:22:00 GMT

... Stuff Subscribe Interested in Advertising Here?Email: the.forechecker@gmail.com Thursday, June 26, 2008Predators Prospects On The Ice I took the chance to head down to Centennial Sportsplex and catch Day One of the on-ice portion of the Nashville Predators Prospects Camp, and while you can't glean much from one hour of a moderately paced practice, it was fun to take two of...

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Grachev Here to Stay -- Straka Done [Updated] (Blueshirt Bulletin)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:23:08 GMT

... and Craig Leipold of the Minnesota Wild -- lent money to Boots Del Biaggio to buy his stake in the Nashville Predators. Del Biaggio has filed for bankruptcy and is facing investigation for fraud for the way he raised the money to buy his share of the Preds. Now, these are not just two random guys who decided to help out a buddy. Anschutz owns the arena in Kansas City that Del Biaggio...

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Report- Del Biaggio Owes Leipold $20M (Kukla's Korner)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:36:13 GMT

from Brad Schrade of the Tennessean, The Nashville Predators’ second-largest investor, William J. “Boots” Del Biaggio III, owes nearly $35 million more than he has, and he lists his $23.5 million stake in the team as his most valuable asset, according to court documents filed this week. Del Biaggio lists $88.43 million due to creditors, including $10 million to former Preds owner Craig...

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Flyers add to defense with trade (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT

The Flyers yesterday acquired defenseman Janne Niskala from the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Triston Grant and a seventh-round pick in next year's draft.

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Flyers add another defenseman (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT

The Flyers have added more defensive depth, acquiring Janne Niskala from the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Triston Grant and a seventh-round draft pick next year.

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