Canadian Press
9/11/2006 5:15:34 PM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Predators made sure goaltender Tomas Vokoun knows exactly how much they appreciate him.
A franchise that lost in the opening round of the playoffs last spring with Vokoun out because of blood clots announced Monday they have signed the 30-year-old goalie to a four-year extension and given him the franchise's richest contract ever at US$22.8 million.
"Our expectations, our goals are very high," general manager David Poile said. "It starts in goal. If you don't have a good goaltender, you're not going to go anywhere. Certainly with Tomas, we've got a chance to win every game and every playoff game."
TSN : NHL - Canada's Sports Leader
9/11/2006 5:15:34 PM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Predators made sure goaltender Tomas Vokoun knows exactly how much they appreciate him.
A franchise that lost in the opening round of the playoffs last spring with Vokoun out because of blood clots announced Monday they have signed the 30-year-old goalie to a four-year extension and given him the franchise's richest contract ever at US$22.8 million.
"Our expectations, our goals are very high," general manager David Poile said. "It starts in goal. If you don't have a good goaltender, you're not going to go anywhere. Certainly with Tomas, we've got a chance to win every game and every playoff game."
TSN : NHL - Canada's Sports Leader
