Predators talking Kessel deal with Bruins

What's the last significant name the Nashville Predators added to their roster via trade or free agency? Paul Kariya(notes)? Peter Forsberg(notes)? The Tennessean reports that they're in for Boston Bruins RFA Phil Kessel(notes), which makes a ton of sense but remains a little stunning considering the suitor: Predators General Manager David Poile confirmed as much on Friday, saying he's talked with Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli and Kessel's agent, Wade Arnott, in recent days. "He's a young player that scores goals,'' Poile said, "and that's very much of interest to us.''The Bruins still hold the rights to Kessel, meaning they could match any offer made by another team. But the Bruins are considering trading Kessel because they are less than $2 million under the NHL salary cap and Kessel is reportedly looking for a contract worth $4 million or more.Poile said he doesn't think he'd be interested in making an offer sheet for Kessel, ...