Article Predators bring defenseman Suter back with 4-year, $14M deal - The Postgame Pub

**Phistar** · 06-19-2008, 02:42 AM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Nashville Predators signed defenseman Ryan Suter to a four-year, $14 million contract on Monday.

Suter is the latest to benefit from the Predators' desire to keep as many of their young, talented players off the free agent market as possible. General manager David Poile said the pressure now is for Suter, the team's first-round pick in the 2003 NHL draft, to live up to his new contract.

Suter set career highs for assists (24), points (31) and penalty minutes (71) this past season. He led all of Nashville's defensemen with seven goals and was second in points.

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Phistar Scream My Name! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,540 vCash: 102514 Donate PSN Gamertag: phister Rep Power: 129 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Predators bring defenseman Suter back with 4-year, $14M deal NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Nashville Predators signed defenseman Ryan Suter to a four-year, $14 million contract on Monday. Suter is the latest to benefit from the Predators' desire to keep as many of their young, talented players off the free agent market as possible. General manager David Poile said the pressure now is for Suter, the team's first-round pick in the 2003 NHL draft, to live up to his new contract. Suter set career highs for assists (24), points (31) and penalty minutes (71) this past season. He led all of Nashville's defensemen with seven goals and was second in points. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press __________________