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Pekka Rinne had a dip in his stats this season to no fault of his own. His teammates were leaving him out to dry often in games whether it was defensively or offensively. Last season, Rinne had a Vezina Trophy worthy year with a 43-18-8 record and five shutouts. This year, the Finnish native went 15-16-8 with five shutouts in a 4 game season, opposed to last year's 82.

His dip in stats can be blamed mainly on an injury he played with throughout the year. The Nashville Predators released a statement Thursday afternoon that their star goaltender underwent hip arthroscopy surgery May 8 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It will take four months for him to recover, but should be back by training camp in September.

Hopefully this injury does not affect Rinne as he still has six years remaining on his current seven-year $49 million deal. This should be seen as a glimmer of opportunity though for young Predators' prospect Magnus Hellberg, who could see playing time in the NHL if anything happens to Rinne.

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Despite an undoubtedly horrendous season for the Nashville Predators this year, there was one player who stood out during their winning ways in the early- to mid-part of the season. Colin Wilson. Though his season was shortened to only 25 games, the 23 year old had his break out season showing his full potential.

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Thanks to heavy campaigning from wife Carrie Underwood and country music singer Brad Paisley, Mike Fisher has advanced to the Final 16 in the EA Sports' NHL 14 Cover Vote. Fisher was voted by the Predators' faitful past the round of 64 by receiving more vote than teammate Brandon Yip and snuck through the Round of 32.

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Welcome to the Weekend Update playoff edition. This is where we will update you on the series from around the postseason and provide you with some highlights of the past week's games. In this edition, Harding comes up big on little notice, Jonathan isn't Quick enough, Bickell gets the game-winner, Filppula dangles and dishes to Nyquist, and another Crosby comeback.

First, here's your update on every NHL playoff series. Eight out of eight series have been exciting so far. The biggest surprise is the New York Islanders stealing a game in Pittsburgh to even the series at one game a piece.

More offseason moves were made Friday, as Marek Mazanec was signed to a two-year entry-level contract. Mazanec was drafted in the sixth round (179th overall) in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Mazanec led HC Plzen to their first Czech Extraliga championship this season with a .932 save percentage and 2.13 Goal Against Average in the postseason.

Next season, the 21 year old will most likely see time with the Cincinnati Cyclones or, possibly, as backup to Magnus Hellberg in Milwaukee.

Below is the Press Release sent out by the Predators.

Nashville, Tenn. – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed 2012 sixth-round draft pick Marek Mazanec (MAIR-ehk muh-ZAN-ehk) to a two-year entry-level contract.

Mazanec, 21 (7/18/91), recently led Plzen to its first Czech League title by stopping 48-of-51 shots in a Game Seven double-OT victory. He ranked fourth in 2013 playoff goals-against average (2.13) and sixth in save percentage (.932), in addition to tying for second in shutouts (2). During the 2012-13 regular season, the 6-4, 189-pound native of Pisek, Czech Republic ranked sixth in the Czech Extraliga in goals-against average (2.49).

Nashville's ninth choice, 179th overall (sixth round), in the 2012 Entry Draft represented the Czech Republic at the 2011 World Junior Championships and the 2009 World Under-19 Championships.

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The Milwaukee Admirals see their season end Friday night as they fell to the Texas Stars 2-1, eliminating them from the 2013 Calder Cup Playoffs in four games—3-1. Milwaukee threw everything including the kitchen sink at Texas in order to force the game into overtime, but Cristopher Nilstorp was able to stop 17 of 18 shots in the third.

The Milwaukee Admirals find themselves facing elimination Friday after a 2-0 loss to the Texas Stars Wednesday night. Recently reassigned by the big brother club Dallas Stars, Alex Chiasson scored the game winner 7:42 in the third off a redirection in front.

With 6:03 remaining, Kevin Connauton put the icing on the cake to score his second goal of the series on the power play.

Texas now leads the series 2-1 in a best-of-five with the two remaining games in Cedar Park.

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The Nashville Predators have re-signed restricted free agent Patric Hornqvist to a five-year deal worth $21.25 million. This past season, Hornqvist was plagued with injuries and only suited up for half of the games this season. In 24 games, the Swedish forward posted 14 points (4 goals, 10 assists).

The results of the draft lottery are complete and the Nashville Predators will pick fourth overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Nashville will pick at the same position they finished in the NHL this season (4th to last).

The winner of the lottery was the Colorado Avalanche, who desperately need defense and will most likely select American Seth Jones first overall. The second pick was awarded to the Florida Panthers, who finished worst in the league and will most likely select either Nathan MacKinnon or Jonathan Drouin. Landing the third pick was the Tampa Bay Lightning, who need defense as well and could take Darnell Nurse.

At fourth is the Predators who will likely select either MacKinnon or Drouin, whoever is left when it is their time to pick. Either one will be promising prospects and are NHL-ready or a year from being ready.

The draft is June 30 in Newark, New Jersey.

For the first time in years, the Nashville Predators' and their fanbase will be paying close attention the results of the NHL Draft Lottery. The 2013 NHL Draft will be in Newark, New Jersey on June 30.

Top prospects projected to go first overall include American defenseman Seth Jones and Canadian forwards Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin. All three played for their respective countries in the 2013 World Juniors Championship, at the time of the NHL lockout.