An increased investment in players down the roster has the franchise poised to surpass a notable salary landmark More

 Rinne holds up well in goal; Dumont scores early in lineup short on veterans. More

Coach says No. 1 netminder might play half the time over the course six exhibitions. More

Nashville has five goalie prospects under contract behind Pekka Rinne, its only one with NHL experience. More

Phoenix's Don Maloney named the winner of the first General Manager of the Year award. More

Anders Linback, selected in the seventh round in 2008, is 6-foot-6, which makes him the tallest player ever drafted by Nashville. More

Nashville goalie allows three goals on 16 shots in opener; Goc serves as captain for host Germany. More

Head of Nashville's hockey operations named a finalist for first-time award at the same time he turns his attention to Team USA. More

Wade Belak signs a one-year deal for 2010-11 and becomes the 17th player on the current roster signed for next season or beyond. More

Patric Hornqvist was sidelined by a broken hand, and Ryan Suter was slowed by a bad hamstring. More