Preds extend coaching staff's contracts The Nashville Predators have compiled one of the best records in the NHL over the past four seasons, averaging 99.5 points per season, and will be under the same direction moving forward. ...more (features archive)

Forward thinking netted Hamhuis Predators GM David Poile was looking ahead when he selected defenseman Dan Hamhuis in the 2001NHL Entry Draft rather than a much-needed offensive player. ...more (features archive)

Persistence pays off for Predators' Ellis Being cut twice by the same junior team and spending four seasons in the minor leagues would be enough to sour most players on their NHL dreams. Not Nashville's Dan Ellis. ...more (features archive)

Lidstrom wants to add to tradition There aren't many superlatives that haven't been used to describe Nicklas Lidstrom, a 37-year-old defenseman who looks like he can play "another 50 years." ...more (features archive)

Franzen a pleasant surprise for Red Wings When Red Wings coach Mike Babcock first saw Johan Franzen, he figured he’d be a third-line center. Little did he know Franzen would grow into so much more. ...more (features archive)