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While major trades took place for some teams, the Nashville Predators focused on loading up at forward during the 2012 NHL Draft.

Now that the 2012 NHL Draft is behind us, there are only a few more significant dates coming up on the hockey calendar before the summer kicks in.

The Nashville Predators wrapped up their 2012 NHL Draft by taking three European players in the sixth round.

It took a while, but the Nashville Predators finally drafted a defenseman, choosing Finnish blueliner Mikko Vainonen at #118.

Moving to the 4th Round, the Nashville Predators took 6'0" 166 lb. center Zachary Stepan at #112 overall, making him the fifth straight forward chosen by the Preds in this draft.

At 5'8" and just 165 pounds, the question here will be how well Leipsic will handle the physical aspects of professional hockey.

With their 3rd pick today, the Nashville Predators have chosen Jimmy Vesey, a left winger out of Boston (would Tim Thomas approve?) who is slated to play for Harvard.

Nashville Predators select Colton Sissons with 50th pick in 2012 NHL Draft

Nashville Predators select Pontus Aberg with 37th pick in 2012 NHL Draft

Rise and shine, Preds fans, today's going to have much more to offer in terms of local activity, and I'd expect we'll see the trade market simmer down after yesterday's big moves. It all starts at...