Sillinger hoping to help Preds

The last time the Nashville Predators made a trade like this the addition of Steve Sullivan pushed them into the Stanley Cup playoffs two years ago.

Center Mike Sillinger, who brings 41 points (22 goals, 19 assists) in 41 games with the St. Louis Blues this season, could have a similar impact on the Predators, who want to advance beyond the first round of the playoffs this season.