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Vokoun to the Panthers for some draft picks, and the lame duck season begins

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Posted: Jun 22 2007, 04:00 PM

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http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2913375

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Predators trade Vokoun to Panthers for draft picks

Associated Press

Updated: June 22, 2007, 5:22 PM ET

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Nashville Predators traded top goaltender Tomas Vokoun to the Florida Panthers on Friday hours before the NHL draft, unloading the priciest player on their roster for three draft picks.

The deal involves a first-round draft pick in 2008 and a second-round pick in 2007 and a conditional second-round selection in either 2007 or 2008, according to a Predators official who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team was still preparing its announcement.

The Predators signed Vokoun to a four-year, $22.8 million contract in September 2006. The deal was an extension set to take effect this season.

But Nashville's future ownership is uncertain with Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie making a $220 million offer to buy the team, and that deal won't be processed by the NHL before free agency starts July 1.

Vokoun played in only 44 games last season because of a hand injury. He went 27-12 and had a .920 save percentage. He was replaced by Chris Mason, who played in 40 games and went 24-11 with five shutouts -- all career highs.

Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press

Fsu_nolesfan	Posted: Jun 23 2007, 07:08 AM
Starter Group: Members Posts: 724 Member No.: 561 Joined: 12-August 06	It looks like Nashville is cutting payroll. I hate that I really liked him. I still am hoping they stay in Nashville.

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