May 14, 2008 Martin Erat's seven-year, $31.5 million deal with the Predators was rejected by the NHL because it didn't conform to the "100 percent rule," the Tennessean reports. The two sides worked out a new contract and have resubmitted the proposed deal. To comply with the complicated rule, the Predators shifted $250,000 of Erat's year seven salary to year six.
May 12, 2008 Nashville has signed Martin Erat to a seven-year, $31.5 million contract, according to the AP.
April 17, 2008 Martin Erat contributed two assists in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Detroit. He has scored four points over the four games of the series so far.
