National Hockey League

The Nashville Predators' GM David Poile told reporters yesterday that they would start working on an extension come July 1.

Roman Josi
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Roman Josi, too, wants to stay with the team which drafted him: "I love the city. I love the team. It's the only team I've ever played for and I love everything about the city and the team, so I definitely want to be here."

The 28-year-old defenseman, whose current contract still runs for another season, recorded 15 goals and 41 assists in 82 regular season games for the Preds. He also added two goals and two assists in six playoff games.

( 25 April 2019 | mso )