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The largest contract in the history of the Nashville Predators and the second largest in NHL history was cause for a celebration on Wednesday, as defenseman Shea Weber and team representatives addressed the media and fans with smiles from ear to ear.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman gave his stamp of approval to new St. Louis Blues ownership, saying the franchise's financial picture is much improved.

The Nashville Predators have extended the contract of David Poile, who has served as the franchise's only general manager since its inception 14 years ago.

David Fleming visits with the NHL's best, including Alex Ovechkin, and discovers that rituals, superstitions and history behind the hockey stick, which is more an extension of a player than a simple piece of equipment.

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Pittsburgh Penguins president David Morehouse is recovering from a heart attack in San Jose, Calif., where the team played its last game.

Tom Glavine was drafted ahead of Brett Hull and Luc Robitaille, yet he chose baseball over hockey. Things have turned out just fine for the Cy Young winner, but he still loves the game of hockey.

David Amber checks in with a Canadian actor who started out in beer ads. No, not Pam Anderson. It's die-hard Sens fan Tom Cavanagh.

The Preds promised fans a refund if they don't make the playoffs. Will they rise to the challenge?