2006–07 Nashville Predators season
Encyclopedia
The 2006–07 Nashville Predators season was the ninth National Hockey League
season in Nashville, Tennessee
.
The Predators, looking to get past the first round of the Stanley Cup
playoffs for the first time in franchise history, bulked up their roster by signing star forward Jason Arnott
, whose 76 points in 2005–06 was second on the Dallas Stars
. With returning forwards Paul Kariya
and Steve Sullivan
, and the acquisition of Arnott and J.P. Dumont, the Predators were predicted to challenge the Detroit Red Wings
for top spot in the Central Division
.
Although the Predators were leading the Central when the 55th National Hockey League All-Star Game
was played in Dallas, Texas
, only one Predator player was named to the Western Conference
team. Defenceman and team captain Kimmo Timonen
played in his second All-Star game. Head coach Barry Trotz
served as an assistant coach for the Western Conference.
The attendance in Nashville had been a topic of much media debate all season long, with the Predators' attendance being in the bottom third of the league despite the team leading its division for most of the season. There had been much speculation in February about a clause in the Predators lease with the city that could force the city of Nashville to buy $2 million worth of tickets for the Predators in the 2007–08 season if the team failed to reach a paid average attendance of 14,000. After 21 home games, the Predators were only averaging 12,766 in paid attendance. Team owner Craig Leipold
had also announced that he was looking to sell up to 40% of the team to local interests; however, he found no immediate takers.
In February, the Predators acquired forward Peter Forsberg
from the Philadelphia Flyers
for Scottie Upshall
, Ryan Parent
and two draft picks. The deal paid immediate dividends at the gate: the Predators announced they had sold 3,500 tickets for their games in the first day after the trade was announced.
The Predators finished the season with a franchise-record 110 points, with 51 wins, and earned a fourth place seed in the Western Conference quarter-finals in the 2007 Stanley Cup Playoffs
. They then lost to the San Jose Sharks
in 5 games in the Quarter-finals.
On May 23, 2007, Craig Leipold was reported to have reached a tentative agreement to sell the team to the Chairman and Co-CEO of Research In Motion
, Jim Balsillie
. According to Leipold, the team is likely to play the 2007–08 season in Nashville
, but the future of the team after that is not clear. Balsillie has been rumored to be interested in placing another team in Southern Ontario
.
Western Conference Quarter-finals: vs. (5) San Jose Sharks
San Jose wins series 4–1
Goaltending
Goaltending
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Olus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals
MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T/OT = Ties/overtime losses; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;
in Vancouver
, British Columbia
. The Predators traded their first round pick, thus their first selection was in the 2nd round, 56th overall.
are Nashville's top affiliate in the American Hockey League
in 2006–07
, and the New Mexico Scorpions
are the Central Hockey League
affiliate.
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
season in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
.
The Predators, looking to get past the first round of the Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
playoffs for the first time in franchise history, bulked up their roster by signing star forward Jason Arnott
Jason Arnott
Jason William Arnott is a professional ice hockey centre for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League. He began his NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers in 1993–94 after being selected seventh overall in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team...
, whose 76 points in 2005–06 was second on the Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...
. With returning forwards Paul Kariya
Paul Kariya
Paul Tetsuhiko Kariya is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey winger who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League . Known as a skilled and fast-skating offensive player, he played in the NHL for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators and St...
and Steve Sullivan
Steve Sullivan
Steve Sullivan is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . He has also played for the New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators....
, and the acquisition of Arnott and J.P. Dumont, the Predators were predicted to challenge the Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
for top spot in the Central Division
Central Division (NHL)
The NHL's Central Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Norris Division.The Central Division consists of the Western Conference's easternmost teams.-Current lineup:...
.
Although the Predators were leading the Central when the 55th National Hockey League All-Star Game
55th National Hockey League All-Star Game
The 55th National Hockey League All-Star Game was held in Dallas, Texas, on January 24, 2007. The Western Conference was victorious, defeating the Eastern Conference 12–9...
was played in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
, only one Predator player was named to the Western Conference
Western Conference (NHL)
The Western Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Eastern Conference....
team. Defenceman and team captain Kimmo Timonen
Kimmo Timonen
Kimmo Timonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman and an alternate captain for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
played in his second All-Star game. Head coach Barry Trotz
Barry Trotz
Barry Trotz is the head coach of the National Hockey League's Nashville Predators. He was previously the coach of the American Hockey League's Baltimore Skipjacks and Portland Pirates, with whom he won an AHL championship in 1994. That same year, he won the Louis A.R...
served as an assistant coach for the Western Conference.
The attendance in Nashville had been a topic of much media debate all season long, with the Predators' attendance being in the bottom third of the league despite the team leading its division for most of the season. There had been much speculation in February about a clause in the Predators lease with the city that could force the city of Nashville to buy $2 million worth of tickets for the Predators in the 2007–08 season if the team failed to reach a paid average attendance of 14,000. After 21 home games, the Predators were only averaging 12,766 in paid attendance. Team owner Craig Leipold
Craig Leipold
Craig Leipold is an American businessman. He is known for owning two professional ice hockey teams in the National Hockey League. He formerly owned the Nashville Predators and is the majority owner of the Minnesota Wild...
had also announced that he was looking to sell up to 40% of the team to local interests; however, he found no immediate takers.
In February, the Predators acquired forward Peter Forsberg
Peter Forsberg
Peter Mattias "Foppa" Forsberg is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey player and currently an assistant general manager of Modo Sports. Known for his on-ice vision and physical play, Forsberg is considered one of the most complete players of his generation...
from the Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
for Scottie Upshall
Scottie Upshall
Scott Upshall is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League...
, Ryan Parent
Ryan Parent
Ryan Parent is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
and two draft picks. The deal paid immediate dividends at the gate: the Predators announced they had sold 3,500 tickets for their games in the first day after the trade was announced.
The Predators finished the season with a franchise-record 110 points, with 51 wins, and earned a fourth place seed in the Western Conference quarter-finals in the 2007 Stanley Cup Playoffs
2007 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 2007 Stanley Cup playoffs of the National Hockey League began on April 11, 2007. The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-7 series for conference quarterfinals, semifinals and championships, and then the conference champions played a best-of-7 series for the...
. They then lost to the San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
in 5 games in the Quarter-finals.
On May 23, 2007, Craig Leipold was reported to have reached a tentative agreement to sell the team to the Chairman and Co-CEO of Research In Motion
Research In Motion
Research In Motion Limited or RIM is a Canadian multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada that designs, manufactures and markets wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market...
, Jim Balsillie
Jim Balsillie
James Laurence "Jim" Balsillie is a Canadian businessman and co-CEO of the Canadian company Research In Motion. He is a member of the Trilateral Commission, a private political organization...
. According to Leipold, the team is likely to play the 2007–08 season in Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
, but the future of the team after that is not clear. Balsillie has been rumored to be interested in placing another team in Southern Ontario
Southern Ontario
Southern Ontario is a region of the province of Ontario, Canada that lies south of the French River and Algonquin Park. Depending on the inclusion of the Parry Sound and Muskoka districts, its surface area would cover between 14 to 15% of the province. It is the southernmost region of...
.
Season standings
For complete final standings, see 2006–07 NHL seasonOctober
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 1 | October 5 | Chicago Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
8 – 6 | Nashville | Vokoun | 17,113 | 0–1–0 | 0 | |
| 2 | October 7 | Nashville | 5 – 6 | Minnesota Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
Vokoun | 18,568 | 0–2–0 | 0 | |
| 3 | October 12 | Nashville | 1 – 3 | Chicago Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
Mason | 8,008 | 0–3–0 | 0 | |
| 4 | October 14 | Phoenix Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
1 – 4 | Nashville | Vokoun | 13,770 | 1–3–0 | 2 | |
| 5 | October 16 | Nashville | 2 – 1 | NY Islanders | SO | Vokoun | 9,431 | 2–3–0 | 4 |
| 6 | October 18 | Nashville | 3 – 0 | NY Rangers | Vokoun | 18,200 | 3–3–0 | 6 | |
| 7 | October 19 | Nashville | 4 – 3 | New Jersey New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
SO | Mason | 11,274 | 4–3–0 | 8 |
| 8 | October 21 | Vancouver Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
4 – 3 | Nashville | OT | Vokoun | 16,073 | 4–3–1 | 9 |
| 9 | October 26 | San Jose San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3 – 4 | Nashville | Vokoun | 13,436 | 5–3–1 | 11 | |
| 10 | October 28 | Nashville | 3 – 2 | Calgary Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
Vokoun | 19,289 | 6–3–1 | 13 | |
| 11 | October 31 | Nashville | 3 – 2 | Vancouver Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
Vokoun | 18,630 | 7–3–1 | 15 |
November
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 12 | November 1 | Nashville | 5 – 3 | Edmonton Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
Mason | 16,839 | 8–3–1 | 17 | |
| 13 | November 4 | Nashville | 4 – 3 | Minnesota Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
Vokoun | 18,568 | 9–3–1 | 19 | |
| 14 | November 10 | Nashville | 0 – 3 | Detroit Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
Vokoun | 20,066 | 9–4–1 | 19 | |
| 15 | November 11 | Colorado Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
0 – 1 | Nashville | Mason | 17,113 | 10–4–1 | 21 | |
| 16 | November 15 | Nashville | 5 – 4 | Columbus Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Vokoun | 16,283 | 11–4–1 | 23 | |
| 17 | November 16 | Minnesota Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
7 – 6 | Nashville | SO | Mason | 12,759 | 11–4–2 | 24 |
| 18 | November 18 | Columbus Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 – 4 | Nashville | Vokoun | 13,209 | 12–4–2 | 26 | |
| 19 | November 20 | Nashville | 3 – 1 | Columbus Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Vokoun | 16,174 | 13–4–2 | 28 | |
| 20 | November 22 | Nashville | 0 – 1 | Dallas Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
Vokoun | 17,853 | 13–5–2 | 28 | |
| 21 | November 23 | Vancouver Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
0 – 6 | Nashville | Vokoun | 15,396 | 14–5–2 | 30 | |
| 22 | November 25 | Detroit Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
2 – 6 | Nashville | Mason | 16,835 | 15–5–2 | 32 | |
| 23 | November 29 | Nashville | 3 – 2 | Philadelphia Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Mason | 18,789 | 16–5–2 | 34 | |
| 24 | November 30 | Nashville | 5 – 4 | St. Louis | Mason | 5,410 | 17–5–2 | 36 |
December
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 25 | December 2 | Chicago Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
4 – 3 | Nashville | OT | Mason | 15,530 | 17–5–3 | 37 |
| 26 | December 4 | Nashville | 2 – 3 | Phoenix Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
Mason | 11,735 | 17–6–3 | 37 | |
| 27 | December 6 | Nashville | 0 – 4 | Anaheim Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Mason | 15,362 | 17–7–3 | 37 | |
| 28 | December 7 | Nashville | 4 – 1 | Los Angeles Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Mason | 15,119 | 18–7–3 | 39 | |
| 29 | December 9 | Nashville | 1 – 3 | San Jose San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Mason | 17,496 | 18–8–3 | 39 | |
| 30 | December 12 | Edmonton Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
2 – 3 | Nashville | Mason | 12,032 | 19–8–3 | 41 | |
| 31 | December 14 | Ottawa Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
0 – 6 | Nashville | Mason | 12,718 | 20–8–3 | 43 | |
| 32 | December 16 | St. Louis | 2 – 3 | Nashville | SO | Mason | 13,309 | 21–8–3 | 45 |
| 33 | December 17 | Nashville | 2 – 1 | St. Louis | OT | Mason | 9,318 | 22–8–3 | 47 |
| 34 | December 20 | Nashville | 2 – 1 | Chicago Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
Mason | 10,201 | 23–8–3 | 49 | |
| 35 | December 21 | Buffalo Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
7 – 2 | Nashville | Mason | 16,616 | 23–9–3 | 49 | |
| 36 | December 23 | Los Angeles Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
0 – 7 | Nashville | Mason | 14,739 | 24–9–3 | 51 | |
| 37 | December 26 | St. Louis | 2 – 3 | Nashville | SO | Mason | 14,807 | 25–9–3 | 53 |
| 38 | December 29 | Nashville | 1 – 4 | Dallas Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
Mason | 18,532 | 25–10–3 | 53 | |
| 39 | December 30 | Boston Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
0 – 5 | Nashville | Mason | 16,612 | 26–10–3 | 55 |
January
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 40 | January 1 | Colorado Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
5 – 3 | Nashville | Mason | 15,878 | 26–11–3 | 55 | |
| 41 | January 5 | Nashville | 8 – 3 | Chicago Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
Mason | 13,186 | 27–11–3 | 57 | |
| 42 | January 6 | St. Louis | 2 – 3 | Nashville | Mason | 14,438 | 28–11–3 | 59 | |
| 43 | January 9 | Anaheim Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
4 – 5 | Nashville | OT | Vokoun | 11,821 | 29–11–3 | 61 |
| 44 | January 12 | Columbus Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
0 – 2 | Nashville | Vokoun | 14,136 | 30–11–3 | 63 | |
| 45 | January 13 | Nashville | 4 – 1 | Columbus Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Mason | 16,825 | 31–11–3 | 65 | |
| 46 | January 15 | Calgary Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
3 – 5 | Nashville | Vokoun | 12,011 | 32–11–3 | 67 | |
| 47 | January 17 | Nashville | 3 – 5 | Detroit Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
Mason | 20,066 | 32–12–3 | 67 | |
| 48 | January 18 | Columbus Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
0 – 4 | Nashville | Mason | 10,927 | 33–12–3 | 69 | |
| 49 | January 20 | Chicago Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
3 – 6 | Nashville | Mason | 17,113 | 34–12–3 | 71 | |
| 50 | January 26 | Nashville | 3 – 1 | Chicago Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
Vokoun | 11,162 | 35–12–3 | 73 | |
| 51 | January 27 | Nashville | 6 – 3 | St. Louis | Mason | 16,346 | 36–12–3 | 75 | |
| 52 | January 30 | Nashville | 3 – 4 | Colorado Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
Vokoun | 17,119 | 36–13–3 | 75 |
February
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 53 | February 1 | Nashville | 2 – 3 | Phoenix Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
Vokoun | 14,047 | 36–14–3 | 75 | |
| 54 | February 3 | Anaheim Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
0 – 3 | Nashville | Vokoun | 17,113 | 37–14–3 | 77 | |
| 55 | February 6 | Nashville | 1 – 4 | Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
Mason | 16,333 | 37–15–3 | 77 | |
| 56 | February 8 | Toronto Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 – 4 | Nashville | Vokoun | 15,018 | 38–15–3 | 79 | |
| 57 | February 10 | Los Angeles Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
4 – 1 | Nashville | Vokoun | 17,113 | 38–16–3 | 79 | |
| 58 | February 14 | San Jose San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
0 – 5 | Nashville | Vokoun | 13,836 | 39–16–3 | 81 | |
| 59 | February 16 | Nashville | 0 – 1 | St. Louis | Mason | 15,660 | 39–17–3 | 81 | |
| 60 | February 17 | Minnesota Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
4 – 1 | Nashville | Vokoun | 17,113 | 39–18–3 | 81 | |
| 61 | February 19 | Phoenix Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
1 – 4 | Nashville | Vokoun | 15,862 | 40–18–3 | 83 | |
| 62 | February 22 | Montreal Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
6 – 5 | Nashville | SO | Vokoun | 15,808 | 40–18–4 | 84 |
| 63 | February 24 | Detroit Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
3 – 4 | Nashville | OT | Vokoun | 17,113 | 41–18–4 | 86 |
| 64 | February 25 | Nashville | 4 – 3 | Columbus Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
OT | Mason | 16,220 | 42–18–4 | 88 |
| 65 | February 28 | Nashville | 4 – 3 | San Jose San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
SO | Vokoun | 17,496 | 43–18–4 | 90 |
March
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 66 | March 3 | Nashville | 6 – 3 | Los Angeles Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Mason | 16,854 | 44–18–4 | 92 | |
| 67 | March 4 | Nashville | 2 – 3 | Anaheim Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
SO | Vokoun | 17,174 | 44–18–5 | 93 |
| 68 | March 6 | Nashville | 3 – 4 | Detroit Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
Vokoun | 20,066 | 44–18–6 | 94 | |
| 69 | March 8 | Calgary Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
3 – 6 | Nashville | Mason | 15,515 | 45–18–6 | 96 | |
| 70 | March 10 | Columbus Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 – 2 | Nashville | Vokoun | 17,113 | 46–18–6 | 98 | |
| 71 | March 13 | Detroit Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
5 – 2 | Nashville | Vokoun | 17,113 | 46–19–6 | 98 | |
| 72 | March 14 | Nashville | 2 – 4 | Detroit Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
Mason | 20,066 | 46–20–6 | 98 | |
| 73 | March 17 | Dallas Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
2 – 3 | Nashville | Vokoun | 17,113 | 47–20–6 | 100 | |
| 74 | March 21 | Nashville | 0 – 2 | Vancouver Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
Vokoun | 18,630 | 47–21–6 | 100 | |
| 75 | March 22 | Nashville | 2 – 3 | Calgary Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
OT | Mason | 19,289 | 47–21–7 | 101 |
| 76 | March 24 | Nashville | 4 – 0 | Edmonton Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
Vokoun | 16,839 | 48–21–7 | 103 | |
| 77 | March 27 | Edmonton Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
3 – 4 | Nashville | Vokoun | 16,832 | 49–21–7 | 105 | |
| 78 | March 29 | Detroit Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
2 – 1 | Nashville | Vokoun | 16,646 | 49–22–7 | 105 | |
| 79 | March 31 | Dallas Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
4 – 2 | Nashville | Vokoun | 17,113 | 49–23–7 | 105 |
April
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 80 | April 3 | Chicago Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
3 – 2 | Nashville | SO | Mason | 14,663 | 49–23–8 | 106 |
| 81 | April 5 | St. Louis | 1 – 4 | Nashville | Vokoun | 16,624 | 50–23–8 | 108 | |
| 82 | April 7 | Nashville | 4 – 2 | Colorado Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
Vokoun | 17,462 | 51–23–8 | 110 |
- Green background indicates win.
- Red background indicates regulation loss.
- White background indicates overtime/shootout loss.
Playoffs
The Nashville Predators ended the 2006–07 regular season as the Western Conference's fourth seed.Western Conference Quarter-finals: vs. (5) San Jose SharksSan Jose SharksThe San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
San Jose wins series 4–1
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Series |
| 1 | April 11 | San Jose | 5 – 4 | Nashville | 2OT | Vokoun | 17,113 | 0 – 1 |
| 2 | April 13 | San Jose | 2 – 5 | Nashville | Vokoun | 17,113 | 1 – 1 | |
| 3 | April 16 | Nashville | 1 – 3 | San Jose | Vokoun | 17,496 | 1 – 2 | |
| 4 | April 18 | Nashville | 2 – 3 | San Jose | Vokoun | 17,496 | 1 – 3 | |
| 5 | April 20 | San Jose | 3 – 2 | Nashville | Vokoun | 17,113 | 1 – 4 |
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW | 82 | 24 | 52 | 76 | 36 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | |
| RW | 82 | 21 | 45 | 66 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 3 | |
| C | 78 | 27 | 36 | 63 | 44 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 7 | |
| RW | 57 | 22 | 38 | 60 | 20 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 4 | |
| RW | 68 | 16 | 41 | 57 | 50 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 3 | |
| D | 80 | 13 | 42 | 55 | 42 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 2 | |
| C | 68 | 27 | 27 | 54 | 48 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 6 | |
| D | 79 | 17 | 23 | 40 | 60 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 2 | |
| LW | 64 | 22 | 17 | 39 | 96 | 19 | 10 | 0 | 2 | |
| RW | 64 | 18 | 19 | 37 | 26 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
| D | 79 | 4 | 26 | 30 | 72 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 72 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 40 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| D | 82 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 54 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 81 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 66 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 17 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 59 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 79 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| C | 38 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 64 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 42 | |||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||
| RW | 65 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 116 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 66 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 32 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 13 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 53 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 90 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 18 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
| D | 15 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 44 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 40 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T/OT | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2601 | 44 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 104 | 2.40 | 5 | 1299 | 1195 | .920 | |
| 2342 | 40 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 93 | 2.38 | 5 | 1244 | 1151 | .925 | |
| 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.00 | 0 | 10 | 8 | .800 | |
| Team: | 4963 | 82 | 51 | 23 | 8 | 199 | 2.41 | 10 | 2553 | 2354 | .922 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| RW | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 324 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 2.96 | 0 | 163 | 147 | .902 | |
| Team: | 324 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 2.96 | 0 | 163 | 147 | .902 |
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Olus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals
MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T/OT = Ties/overtime losses; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;
Transactions
The Predators have been involved in the following transactions during the 2006–07 season.Trades
| July 18, 2006 | To Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Josef Vasicek Josef Vasicek Josef Vašíček was a Czech professional ice hockey player. Vasicek last played for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the Kontinental Hockey League and died when the team's aircraft charter crashed on September 7, 2011... |
To Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... Scott Walker |
| July 19, 2006 | To Nashville Predators Dominic Moore Dominic Moore Dominic Michael Moore is an Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League. Moore attended both St. Michael Catholic Elementary School and St. Anthony's Catholic Elementary School in Thornhill, Ontario; St... |
To New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... Adam Hall Adam Hall -Playing career:Hall was a member of the United States National Development Team Program, and twice represented the United States at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, in 1999 and 2000. He was selected 52nd overall by the Nashville Predators in the second round of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft... |
| July 19, 2006 | To Nashville Predators 3rd round pick in 2007 2007 NHL Entry Draft The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007... |
To Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... Dominic Moore Dominic Moore Dominic Michael Moore is an Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League. Moore attended both St. Michael Catholic Elementary School and St. Anthony's Catholic Elementary School in Thornhill, Ontario; St... Libor Pivko Libor Pivko Libor Pivko is a professional ice hockey left winger. He was drafted in the third round, 89th overall, by the Nashville Predators in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He played one game in the National Hockey League with the Predators in the 2003–04 season... |
| February 9, 2007 | To Nashville Predators Eric Belanger Eric Belanger Éric Bélanger is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
To Carolina Hurricanes Josef Vasicek Josef Vasicek Josef Vašíček was a Czech professional ice hockey player. Vasicek last played for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the Kontinental Hockey League and died when the team's aircraft charter crashed on September 7, 2011... |
| February 10, 2007 | To Nashville Predators Vitaly Vishnevski Vitaly Vishnevski Vitaliy Viktorovych Vyshnevsky is a Ukrainian-Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for SKA St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Eric Belanger Eric Belanger Éric Bélanger is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
| February 15, 2007 | To Nashville Predators Peter Forsberg Peter Forsberg Peter Mattias "Foppa" Forsberg is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey player and currently an assistant general manager of Modo Sports. Known for his on-ice vision and physical play, Forsberg is considered one of the most complete players of his generation... |
To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Scottie Upshall Scottie Upshall Scott Upshall is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League... Ryan Parent Ryan Parent Ryan Parent is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... 1st round pick in 2007 2007 NHL Entry Draft The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007... 3rd round pick in 2007 2007 NHL Entry Draft The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007... |
| February 27, 2007 | To Nashville Predators 4th round pick in 2007 2007 NHL Entry Draft The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007... |
To Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... Mikko Lehtonen Mikko Lehtonen (ice hockey b. 1978) Mikko Lehtonen is a Finnish ice hockey defenceman currently playing for Kärpät in the Finnish SM-liiga.- Playing career :... |
Free agents acquired
| Player signed | Former team |
| F Jason Arnott Jason Arnott Jason William Arnott is a professional ice hockey centre for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League. He began his NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers in 1993–94 after being selected seventh overall in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team... |
Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
| F Ramzi Abid Ramzi Abid Ramzi Abid is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for EC Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian EBEL... |
Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
| D Alex Henry Alex Henry Alex Henry is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Hamilton Bulldogs in the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
| F J.P. Dumont | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
Free agents lost
| Player lost | New team |
| F Mike Sillinger Mike Sillinger Mike Sillinger is the current Director of Player Development for the Edmonton Oilers, and a retired Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for 17 seasons... |
New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
| D Mark Eaton | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
| D Brendan Witt Brendan Witt Brendan Witt is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He most recently played for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League, affiliate of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League .... |
New York Islanders |
| F Denis Arkhipov Denis Arkhipov Denis Mikhailovich Arkhipov is a Russian professional ice hockey player currently playing for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:Arkhipov was selected 60th overall in the third round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft... |
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
| D Danny Markov | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
| F Greg Johnson | Detroit Red Wings |
| F Yanic Perreault Yanic Perreault Yanic Perreault is a retired professional ice hockey player who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
Claimed on waivers
| Player claimed | Former team |
| G Michael Leighton Michael Leighton Michael "Mike" Leighton is a professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Placed on waivers
| Player lost | New team |
| G Michael Leighton Michael Leighton Michael "Mike" Leighton is a professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Draft picks
Nashville's picks at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft2006 NHL Entry Draft
The 2006 NHL Entry Draft was the 44th NHL Entry Draft. It was held at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on June 24, 2006.The draft order for the first 14 picks was decided during a lottery held on April 20, 2006....
in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. The Predators traded their first round pick, thus their first selection was in the 2nd round, 56th overall.
| Round | # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team (League) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 56 | Blake Geoffrion Blake Geoffrion Blake Geoffrion is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League... (LW) |
Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
US National Team Development Program USA Hockey USA Hockey is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and the United States Olympic Committee as the governing body for amateur ice hockey in the United States and is a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. The organization is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and has... (NAHL) |
|
| 4 | 105 | Niko Snellman (W) | Nashville Predators (from Atlanta) | Ilves Ilves Ilves is a Finnish sports club nowadays mostly known for their youth work. The ice hockey team plays in the SM-liiga at the Tampereen jäähalli in Hakametsä... (SM-liiga SM-liiga The SM-liiga is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. As of March 2008, it is ranked by the IIHF as the second strongest league in Europe. It was created in 1975 to replace the SM-sarja, which was fundamentally an amateur league. The SM-liiga is not directly overseen by the Finnish Ice... ) |
|
| 5 | 146 | Mark Dekanich Mark Dekanich Mark Adam Dekanich is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League .... (G) |
Nashville Predators | Colgate University Colgate University Colgate University is a private liberal arts college in Hamilton, New York, USA. The school was founded in 1819 as a Baptist seminary and later became non-denominational. It is named for the Colgate family who greatly contributed to the university's endowment in the 19th century.Colgate has 52... (NCAA) |
|
| 6 | 176 | Ryan Flynn Ryan Flynn (ice hockey) Ryan Flynn is an American professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing for the Milwaukee Admirals in the American Hockey League... (RW) |
Nashville Predators | US National Team Development Program USA Hockey USA Hockey is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and the United States Olympic Committee as the governing body for amateur ice hockey in the United States and is a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. The organization is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and has... (NAHL) |
|
| 7 | 206 | Viktor Sjödin (W) | Nashville Predators | Västerås Jr. VIK Västerås HK VIK Västerås HK is an ice hockey club from Västerås, Sweden. The team is currently playing in the second highest league in Sweden, HockeyAllsvenskan. Västerås IK has played 12 seasons in the top Swedish league Elitserien .-History:Västerås IK was founded in 1913 and started playing ice hockey in... |
Minor league affiliates
The Milwaukee AdmiralsMilwaukee Admirals
The Milwaukee Admirals are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA at the Bradley Center.-History:...
are Nashville's top affiliate in the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
in 2006–07
2006–07 AHL season
The 2006–07 AHL season was the 71st season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-seven teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Hamilton Bulldogs won their first Calder Cup, defeating the defending champions, the Hershey Bears in the finals....
, and the New Mexico Scorpions
New Mexico Scorpions
The New Mexico Scorpions were a Central Hockey League team located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The team was established in 1953 as a part of the Western Professional Hockey League . In 2001, the WPHL merged with the CHL...
are the Central Hockey League
Central Hockey League
The Central Hockey League is a mid-level professional hockey league, owned by Global Entertainment Corporation. Its current champions are the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs, which defeated the Colorado Eagles four games to three in the 2011 playoffs....
affiliate.