NHL Rumors: Kristains Rubins, Nashville Predators, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson
On Kristains Rubins ... Aivis Kalnins: Have been hearing that there are a couple teams that are interested in 20-year old Latvian defenseman Kristains Rubins. "6'4" has a good reach and knows how to use his frame" On the Nashville Predators ...…
NHL Rumors: Keys To Nashville Predators Offseason … The Main Teams That Would Want To Talk With John Tavares
On the Nashville Predators ... Emily Kaplan of ESPN: Looking at the keys to the Nashville Predators offseason. 1. Pending RFAs Ryan Hartman and Jusse Saros - The Predators gave up a first-round pick at the trade deadline for Hartman.…
Western Conference News: Stars, Kings, Predators, Blues, Sharks, and Golden Knights
On the Dallas Stars ... Shawn Simpson: The Stars made forward Jason Spezza a healthy scratch yesterday. He has another year left on his deal at $7.5 million. Scott Burnside: Stars GM Jim Nill said that he expects Spezza to…
NHL News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Sabres, Jackets, Predators, Leafs and Knights
On the Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks ... Pierre LeBrun: The Blackhawks and Coyotes Anthony Duclair trade talk heated up over the past seven to ten days. The Blackhawks looked at Duclair last year as well, but there wasn't a…
NHL News: Ducks, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Senators, Predators, Rangers, Seattle, and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks have reassigned forwards Ondrej Kase and Kevin Roy. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Lee Stempniak should be able to return to the lineup later on this week. On…
NHL News: Coyotes, Blue Jackets, Stars, Oilers, Canadiens, Predators, Sharks, Knights and Jets
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Defenseman Jakob Chychrun made his season debut last night. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Blue Jackets PR: The Blue Jackets assigned forward Sonny Milano to the AHL. On the Dallas Stars ...…
NHL News: Waivers, Sabres, Red Wings, Canadiens, Rangers, Preds, Canucks, Lines and Pairings
Waivers ... Michael Russo: The Wild claimed defenseman Nate Prosser off waivers from the Blues. Elliotte Friedman: Kyle Quincey and Jordin Tootoo cleared waivers. Elliotte Friedman: The Buffalo Sabres put Matt Tennyson on waivers. The Capitals put Nathan Walker on…
NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Stars, Oilers, Habs, Preds, Flyers, Lightning, Canucks, Lines and Pairings
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: David Backes took part in the Bruins optional practice today wearing a no-contact jersey. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: Forward Jacob Josefson is back practicing with the Sabres today. On the…
NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Avs, Blue Jackets, Predators, Devils, Lightning, Canucks and NHL Player Safety
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Hampus Lindholm has a lower-body injury but that it isn't serious. They expect him to play on Sunday. On the Boston Bruins ... John Shannon: The Bruins…
NHL Expansion Draft: Nashville Predators Primer
After a rousing and surprising postseason run Nashville’s expansion strategy is clear – protect that blue line. The Predators’ top-four defensive core may be the best in the game, and they’ll need to adopt the eight skaters/one goalie protection plan…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Stars, Golden Knights, Penguins and Flames
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks GM Doug Armstrong is hoping to get goaltender Martin Jones signed to a contract extension this offseason. The 27-year old is entering the final year of his…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Predators, Wild and Blackhawks
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: If Valeri Nichushkin returns, guessing he'll be better prepared. He moved to a new country at 18 years old and it was hard on him mentally. Mike Heika: expect the Stars to protect…