=== Predators ink Franson ===

Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - The Nashville Predators signed
defenseman Cody Franson to a two-year contract worth $1.6 million on
Wednesday.

The 23-year-old compiled six goals and 21 points in 61 games during his rookie
season, adding a plus-15 rating.

A former third-round pick of the Preds in 2005, Franson tied for fourth in
points and third in goals among first-year blueliners in franchise history.

Franson, a native of British Columbia, won a gold medal in the 2007 World
Championships with Canada, and also was part of a Memorial Cup title squad
while in juniors.

09/08 14:50:17 ET


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