On the Beat: Prospal and Predators a match?

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon:

• Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch previews the Maple Leafs heading into 2009/10.  That group of top-six forwards is going to be really exciting to watch on Hockey Night in Canada every Saturday…
• If silence fuels speculation, then let the speculation begin about the Predators’ interest in Vinny Prospal, explains John Glennon.  He would really be a perfect fit on one of the Preds’ top two lines.  I think this type of deal makes sense for both sides and if I were Poile, I’d press to get it done.