Tag: Craig Smith

NHL Rumors: The Nashville Predators Are Open For Business … Will They Be Deadline Sellers?

Nashville Predators GM David Poile has said they are "open for business". Will the Predators become trade deadline sellers for the first time since 2014?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Players Who Could Be In Trade Rumors This Season

Looking 10 players who could find their name in trade rumors this season.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Nashville Predators Are Considering Changes

There are some changes coming to the Nashville Predators this offseason. P.K. Subban always seems to be in the rumor mill. Would they be able to move Kyle Turris?

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Wild, Predators, Flyers, and Sharks

Getzlaf back but two other Ducks out Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Getzlaf returned to the lineup after missing their past five games. Elliott Teaford: Ducks forward Nick Ritchie (lower-body) and Derek Grant (upper-body) weren't able to go yesterday.…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Stars, Kings, Predators, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights

Demers on a conditioning stint Matt Layman: The Arizona Coyotes have sent defenseman Jason Demers to the AHL on a conditioning stint. Benn returns Sean Shapiro: Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn returned to the lineup. Wagner suffers a lower-body injury…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Hurricanes, Predators, Devils, and Sharks

Gibson returns Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson was back in the net last night. Forward Ryan Getzlaf is skating but wasn't able to go. Stepan out four to six weeks Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet said…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Nashville Predators

Bruins looking for offense Justin Leger of NBC Sports Boston: It's well documented that the Boston Bruins could use some more offense. Bob McKenzie on NBCSN "They want offense," McKenzie said on NHL on NBC. "Whether it's a second-line winger,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Offseason Needs

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Offseason needs for the Edmonton Oilers. Scoring winger - The Oilers didn't replace Jordan Eberle's scoring from the right side after they moved him last year. Right-handed defenseman - doesn't…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Preds, Rangers, Habs, Blues, Lightning and Jets

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on goaltender Tuukka Rask and his lower-body injury: "Nursing a minor injury...we'll keep an eye on that one. Not having skated now for three days, doesn't look like he'll be able to…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Canadiens and Canucks

On the Boston Bruins ... Matt Kalman: If goaltender Tuukka Rask's injury is indeed "very minor," it may be a good idea to let Anton Khudobin get the next three starts and give Zane McIntyre a start and then bring…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Wild, Predators, Devils and Penguins

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson has been skating on his own according to GM John Chayka. Hjalmarsson has been out with an upper-body injury. There are still no plans for Hjalmarsson to start practicing the…

Mark Easson

NHL Fantasy Hockey: Looking At The Matt Duchene – Kyle Turris Trade

The fantasy hockey world got turned on its head a little last week with the Matt Duchene trade. Colorado got picks and prospects including Samuel Girard. However, Ottawa acquired Duchene and Nashville welcomed Kyle Turris. Turris immediate signed a six year, $36 million extension…

Chris Wassel