Predators go on free agent prowl

Nashville plucks pesky Bonino from Penguins

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - The Nashville Predators took care of an area of concern and added to an area of depth on Saturday, signing center Nick Bonino away from the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins with a four-year, $16.4 million contract and acquiring defenseman Alexei Emelin in a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Bonino, a crafty playmaker and superb penalty killer, was a key player for the Penguins during the past two postseasons, contributing a total of 25 points to help them hoist the cup twice - including against the Predators last month.