The Predators have called a press conference for later today where they are expected to announce the signing of goaltender Tomas Vokoun to a new four year contract. The new contract will begin following the end of the 2006-2007 season.

Vokoun led the Predators to 36 wins and their second playoff berth before he was diagnosed with blood clots in the abdomen and was sidelined for the remainder of the year. For more on this report and the news conference, visit TSN.ca.

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