NHL News: The Predators Sign Mike Ribeiro
Nashville Predators: The Predators have signed center Mike Ribeiro to a one-year, $1.05 million contract. “Mike is a talented veteran center who has produced offensively everywhere he has played,” Poile said. “We have done our due diligence and believe Mike…
NHL Rumors III: Predators Options and Petry Could Still Be Traded
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: With the loss of Mike Fisher extending into the early part of next season, it creates a hole down the middle for the Predators. They have Olli Jokinen and their youngsters (Calle Jarnkrok, Colin Wilson…
NHL Video: The Avalanche Where Talking With Penguins At The Draft
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The below video is Predators in-house draft-day video. GM David Poile is talking about the eventual trade that brought them James Neal for Patric Hornqvist and Nick Spaling. Penguins GM Jim Rutherford mentions to…
Quick Hits: Canucks, Leafs, Hurricanes and Penguins
Elliotte Pap: The Canucks re-sign Zack Kassian for two years and a cap hit of $1.75 million. Jason Botchford: Radim Vrbata: "I talked to Jim last night and he said they were looking for someone to play with the Sedins" Jason…
NHL Trade: Penguins Trade James Neal To Predators
The Pittsburgh Penguins traded winger James Neal to the Nashville Predators for Patric Hornqvist and Nick Spaling. The 26-year old Neal was drafted 33rd overall in the 2nd round by the Stars. Neal carries a $5 million cap hit and…
NHL Rumors IX: Penguins, Garrison, Ducks, Canadiens and Sabres
Rob Rossi: Hearing that Marc-Andre Fleury is not in play and that James Neal definitely is. GM Jim Rutherford is looking to find some cap space in other deals. Will DePaoli: Rob Scuderi's camp hasn't heard from the Penguins if…
NHL Rumors V: Senators, Capitals, Blackhawks, Neal, Ducks, Leafs and Michalek
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray has let Jason Spezza's agent know that it's possible a deal doesn't happen this weekend. "I told this to the agent and the player, 'It may happen, there may be…
NHL Rumors VII: Neal, Kane, Spezza, Habs, Panthers, Oilers, Sabres and Blues
Will DePaoli: The Penguins are listening to offers on James Neal but not actively shopping him. They have let teams know that they are not interested in futures. Gary Lawless: Other teams are saying that Jets are listening to offers…
NHL Rumors VIII: Gaborik, Kesler, Isles, Leafs, Jets, Oilers, Blues, Pens, Brodeur and Habs
Pierre LeBrun: The Kings and Marian Gaborik could be closing in on a deal. It could be done in the next 48 hours. Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Hearing the Kings and Gaborik are talking three years and in the $5.5…
NHL Rumors I: Penguins Coaching Situation, Ferguson, Neal and Kesler
Josh Yohe: Jim Rutherford: "I know people are getting anxious. The important thing is that we get the right coach." William DePaoli: Todd Neslon and Mike Johnston are now being looked at by the Penguins as potential head coaches. DePaoli thinks…
NHL Rumors V: Neal, Senators and Draft Notes on the Pens, Canucks and Flyers
Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is getting interest in James Neal, but he hasn't indicated to inquiring teams that he's open to trade him. Neal has four years left on his deal and his no-trade…
NHL Rumors VII: Stastny, O’Reilly, Ward, Neal, Flames, Senators and Predators
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "Stastny got an offer from the Avs that is less than his current deal." ... "Hasn't been any dialogue between Avs & Stastny but I believe that will change soon. The ball is in Stastny's court" ... "Stastny is…