Tag: Matt Duchene

NHL Notes: Unfit to Participate, Laine Downplays Rumors, and Immigration Issues

The list of players that are unfit to play is growing. Patrik Laine tries to downplay trade rumors. A couple of players are dealing with immigration issues.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and Five Potential Landing Spots For Mike Hoffman

Extension coming for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Is Madison Bowey an option for the Oilers blue line? Five potential landing spots for Mike Hoffman?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Rangers, Panthers, Coyotes, Golden Knights, Senators, and Maple Leafs

Laine still getting interest. Panthers interested in Borowiecki. Coyotes offered Hall $7.5 million. Golden Knights would need to move salary for Pietrangelo.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Goaltending UFA’s and the Nashville Predators

Goaltending Unrestricted Free Agents This Fall Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic:  Again, the problem with unrestricted free agents when it comes to goaltending is often, too many stay put. The big one of this class may just be Jacob Markstrom.…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Questions For Each Team That Lost In The Play-in Round … Predators Untouchable To It’s Time To Go

Eight teams were knocked out in the play-in round last week. A look at some offseason questions for each of them. From untouchable to tradeable for the Nashville Predators.

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators season definitely hadn't been going as planned. Visions of being at the top of the Western Conference instead battling for the final wildcard spot. Next season see them have a few less veterans on their roster.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Injury Updates: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Predators, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Golden Knights

Four goalies on the road with the Coyotes. Brendan Gallagher back on the ice. Lightning only saying Ryan McDonagh has an upper-body injury. Cody Glass may only have a bone bruise.

Mark Easson

NHL Injury Updates: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Kings, Predators, Senators, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Golden Knights

Antti Raanta pulled himself from yesterday's game. Robin Lehner is day-to-day with a knee injury. Alec Martinez returns. Andreas Johnsson on the ice for the Leafs optional skate.

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injury Updates: Ducks, Avalanche, Predators, Blues and Jets

Hampus Lindholm hopes to return on Friday. Gabriel Landeskog out indefinitely. Vladimir Tarasenko had surgery yesterday. Patrik Laine is day-to-day.

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Predators, Sharks, Blues, Golden Knights, and the Jets

Filip Forsberg close to returning to the Predators lineup. Blues Vladimir Tarasenko needs shoulder surgery and will be out for at least five months. The Golden Knights are getting some bodies back.

Mark Easson

NHL Injury Updates: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Oilers, Panthers, Wild, Predators, Rangers, Penguins, and Maple Leafs

Vincent Trocheck doubtful for today but is close. Devan Dubnyk should be ready this week. Travis Dermott could return on Tuesday.

Mark Easson

Offseason Moves Paying Early Dividends in NHL’s 2019-20 Season

There are always offseason free agent and trades that don't work out. Thankfully there are moves that go as planned. Here, we look at some moves that are working out so far.

Lyle Richardson