| Parrish to Predators? | Thursday 7/31, 8:37 PM CT |
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The Nashville Predators may be interested in acquiring the services of forward Mark Parrish, according to The Tennessean.
Our View: Parrish did not have a great year in Minnesota last season, but if he finds the right club, his offensive skills mean he could certainly be of use in fantasy leagues. |
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| Nashville extends Smithson | Thursday 7/31, 1:30 PM CT |
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The AP reports that the Nashville Predators have signed center Jerred Smithson to a two-year, $1.4 million contract extension through 2011. He has accounted for 45 points in 241 games since making his NHL debut with Los Angeles in 2002.
Our View: At 29, its unlikely Smithson improves enough to bring any noise to the fantasy spectrum in the upcoming season. |
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| Vermette re-signs with Ottawa | Thursday 7/31, 10:48 AM CT |
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The Sports Ticker reports that the Ottawa Senators rewarded Antoine Vermette for a career season, re-signing the left wing to a two-year contract Thursday. He recorded career highs in goals and assists last season.
Our View: Vermette, 25, has a good chance to improve on the 24 goals and 29 assists from last year. Consider him a legitimate fantasy left-winger. |
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| Modry leaves the NHL | Thursday 7/31, 8:32 AM CT |
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Jaroslav Modry, 37, will leave the NHL to play for a Czech club according to CBS Sportsline.
Our View: Although a solid defenseman for Philly, Modry never stood to make much of a fantasy impact in 2008. |
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