In the first deal, Preds picked up a very good defenceman in Scott Hannan. Hannan comes from the Anaheim Ducks along with prospect Carl Soderberg in exchange the Ducks get super prospects Alexandre Radulov and Anze Kopitar, who were Preds number one and two prspects respctively in the rankings.

"It was tough to give up both Radu and Kopi in the same deal but we got a very good dman who can play thirty minutes each game, and soderberg is a darkhorse pickup for us, who are scouts have really liked." Said GM Schum.

Second deal saw the Preds pick up insurance for Robert Luongo who struggled mighly in recent games. In coming is Patrick Lalime from the Dallas Stars, going to the Stars are backup goaltender Nolan Schaeffer and forward Jason Williams.

"Things didnt look too good for us in the tournament in any phase of the game, we didnt trust Schaeffer enough in order for him to put in the game, Lalime has won alot in this league and he will definately help us between the pipes." Said Coach Carlyle.

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Heres what we should expect from this division:

Winnipeg Jets - The jets lack in terms of talent, but you just cannot count GM Walsh. Noone in though the Jets would make the playoffs last year yet they took the last years Stanley cup finalists Wild to brink of elimination. Walsh hired Brent Sutter, who has won everywhere hes been, you just cannot count out the Jets.

THE INSIDE SCOOP: Well heres a Crispy prediction for the Preds division.

1) LA Kings 3-0-0

2) Nashville Predators 1-1-1

3) St. Louis Blues 0-1-2

4) Winnipeg Jets 0-2-1

Nashville - In a trade that took more than two weeks to develop, it saw eight players changing teams in the end. The good thing is that it is off season so time wasnt a problem for either the Nashville Predators or the Anaheim Ducks.

The trade sees Owen Nolan, Rob Schremp, Tomas Kana, Daniel Rahimi and one willion going to the Ducks for Jason Williams, Alexandre Picard, Dustin Byfuglien, Mason Raymond.

There is also a special clause in case Nolan decides to call it quits. The Ducks will get a player with an overall above 70 and a salry of under 3.5 million per year if Nolan doesnt play 10 games by January 1st 2007.

"We were looking for a permanent fix on our top two lines, Williams has good pasing skills so yashin and Bert should be seeing quality chances." Said Coach Carlyle.

The Predators will likely be sending Zach Parise down to the minors to get him playing time.

"We like what we building down in the minors, guys like Picard, Byfuglien, Raymond are developing fast and could see time with us in near future." Said GM Schum.

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Nashville - Quick and easy, its been the theme recently for the Nashville Predators, as they made another deal without too much back and fourth. The latest move sees a tango with the Penguins.

The move sees Alexei Kovalev heading back to Pittsburgh along with a 2nd rounder. In return the Preds get Jamie Langenbruner, Zach Parise, Danny Irmen and draft picks.

"It was tough to let go of Kovalev, we had high hopes for him, we've always liked Zech Parise and we believe the next year he can really break out, Jamie adds more of what we have skill and leadership." Said GM Schum.

The trade happend quickly, GM Schum found out that Zach was on the block and made a quick call to the Penguis and in 10 mins a deal was agreed on.

For more on Preds lines, check out the depth chart and we see where these guys are projected to play.

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Heading to Nasvhille are superstar Patrik Elias and depth defenceman Rick Berry and three million for salary cap issues. Going other way to Chicago are young stars Alexander Frolov and Andrej Meszaros.

The Preds were concerend of Patrik Elias' expiring contract at the end of the year so they added a clause, if Elias does not resign with the Predators, the Predators get Chicago's second rounder draft pick in 2007 and Chicago's first round draft pick in 2008.

"I'm very excited to come back to Nashville, I felt I didnt complete the job the last time I was here, I have alot of help, we will do our best to achieve the ultimate goal." Said Elias

As of now, no discussions have taken place with Anarchy Agencies about an extension but Coach Carlyle is very excited about the newest Preds.

"Elias can play all three positions, so we will try all combos, Berry is good depth defenceman, who will help us out." Said Carlyle

The Preds are said to be looking to upgrade the backup spot as of now.

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