Craig Smith helps Americans rebound from loss to Russia with hat trick Wednesday in victory over Finland More

Former Nashville player named one of three finalists for award recognizing best all-around defenseman More

Deadlines, draft and other business dealings help fill gap between end of one season and start of next More

Mazanec, 21, was Nashville's ninth draft selection and the 179th overall in 2012 More

Nashville coach expects role as associate coach with Team Canada to provide closure on 2012-13 season More

Twenty-six-year-old forward has 163 points in 287 NHL games, ranks 10th on team's all-time goals list More

Nashville hangs on to fourth overall selection, its second-highest ever, for NHL draft in two months More

Players, coaches say team did not display most of its typical traits during lockout-shortened season More

No matter what happens Monday, Nashville will make its highest selection since 1998 More

In search of a playoff berth, which it did not earn, Columbus uses three third-period goals to top Nashville More