Blackhawks Duncan Keith, right, breaks the stick of Nashville's Dan Hamhuis while both were going for the puck during first period period NHL hockey action in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Blackhawks Duncan Keith, right, breaks the stick of Nashville's Dan Hamhuis while both were going for the puck during first period period NHL hockey action in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.

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  1. Florida Panthers center Nathan Horton (16) skates away as Nashville Predators right wing Joel Ward (29) is congratulated by Martin Erat (10), of the Czech Republic, and Dan Hamhuis (2) after Ward scored an open-net goal to seal a 4-1 win for the Predators in the third period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn.
  2. Nashville Predators center Jerred Smithson (25) celebrates after teammate Dan Hamhuis, not shown, scored a goal against Florida Panthers goalie Scott Clemmensen (30) in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. Florida Panthers defenseman Bryan McCabe (24) looks on.
  3. Nashville Predators players congratulate Dan Hamhuis after Hamhuis scored a goal against the Florida Panthers in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. From left are Jerred Smithson, Marcel Goc, of Germany, Jordin Tootoo, Hamhuis and Kevin Klein.
  4. DENVER - NOVEMBER 25: Marcel Goc #9 of the Nashville Predators is congratulated for his first period goal by Dan Hamhuis #2 and Cody Franson #32 to give Nashville a 2-0 lead over the Colorado Avalanche during NHL action at the Pepsi Center on November 25, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.
  5. DENVER - NOVEMBER 25: Dan Hamhuis #2 of the Nashville Predators warm ups prior to facing the Colorado Avalanche during NHL action at the Pepsi Center on November 25, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.
  6. New Jersey Devils right wing David Clarkson (23) watches the puck with Nashville Predators defenseman Dan Hamhuis (2) and goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn.
  7. Nashville Predators' Jordin Tootoo, top center, is congratulated by Jerred Smithson, left, Dan Hamhuis (2) and Cody Franson, right, after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, in St. Louis. Nashville won 3-1.
  8. LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Goaltender Dan Ellis #39 and defenseman Dan Hamhuis #2 of the Nashville Predators celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Kings at the NHL game at the Staples Center on November 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  9. Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, right, stops a shot by Anaheim Ducks right wing Bobby Ryan (9) as Nashville Predators defenseman Dan Hamhuis defends in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009.
  10. Nashville Predators defenseman Dan Hamhuis, left, trips Chicago Blackhawks center Patrick Sharp (10) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. Hamhuis was penalized for tripping on the play.
  11. Blackhawks Duncan Keith, right, breaks the stick of Nashville's Dan Hamhuis while both were going for the puck during first period period NHL hockey action in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.
  12. Nashville Predators defenseman Dan Hamhuis falls as goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, and Chicago Blackhawks right wing Dustin Byfuglien (33) watch the puck bounce away in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009.
  13. Nashville Predators defenseman Dan Hamhuis (2) controls the puck as Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) looks on in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, in Dallas. The Stars won 6-0.
  14. Nashville Predators defenseman Dan Hamhuis (2) slides in front of a shot by Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene (9) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009. Predators goalie Dan Ellis, behind, looks on.
  15. Carolina Hurricanes center Eric Staal (12) jumps out of the way as a shot hits Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, in the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. At right is Predators defenseman Dan Hamhuis (2).
  16. Atlanta Thrashers Josh Gratton, center, scores against Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, with Predators defenseman Dan Hamhuis (2) nearby during the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Atlanta.

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