On the Forecheck, a Nashville Predators community

Set to become the NHL's first 4th-generation player, Nashville Predators prospect Blake Geoffrion boasts two Hockey Hall of Fame ancestors.

What better way to celebrate the contract signing of Nashville's first home-grown prospect than by conducting the press conference at his old elementary school?

The most eagerly-anticipated prospect in Nashville Predators signed a professional contract today, as Blake Geoffrion joins his hometown team with a new two-year entry level deal.

Today we've got more encouraging news about the Nashville Predators' prospects. One is honored for his outstanding achievements this season, while another is profiled in the Hockey News for the big step forward he took in his development.

Nashville Predators sign Blake Geoffrion.

Boston College won the NCAA national hockey championship

Blake Geoffrion has won the 2010 Hobey Baker Award.

The storybook senior season of Blake Geoffrion continued this evening in Detroit when has was named the winner of the 2010 Hobey Baker Award, given to US college hockey's best player.

Notre Dame and/or Nebraska could make a visit to Camp Randall in 2012.

While the Stanley Cup Playoffs are right around the corner and Nashville Predators fans are excited about what these next few weeks might bring, we should also take a look further down the road, and appreciate the talent that is bubbling up through the system.