Tag: Nashville Predators

Players With No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses

With trade deadline getting close, and the expansion draft a few months away, teams might consider asking some players to waive their no-trade or no-movement clause. The Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and Washington Capital don't have…

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NHL Rumors: Julien, Habs, Canucks, Hurricanes, Avs, Blues and Bruins

On Claude Julien, Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Claude Julien's firing had presidents Cam Neely's fingerprints all over it regardless of what…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting, Bruins and Rangers

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs - Stars game: Vegas Golden Knights (2), Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, Boston Bruins, Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers,…

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NHL Trade: Predators Acquire Vernon Fiddler From Devils

The Nashville Predators have acquired forward Vernon Fiddler from the New Jersey Devils for a 2017 4th round pick. The 36-year old Fiddler carries a $1.25 million salary cap hit. Earlier in the day, Mike Ribeiro cleared waivers and was…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting the Kings and Ducks, Predators, and Avalanche

On the New York Rangers ... John Hoven: The Rangers were scouting the Kings AHL team in Ontario last night, and are making a heavy push to scout the Kings organization. On the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lighting ...…

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NHL Rumors: Mike Ribeiro, Jannik Hansen and Patrik Berglund

On the Nashville Predators and Mike Ribeiro ... Stormin Norman: (Freelance reporter out of Montreal - covering NHL for 20 years)  Predators center Mike Ribeiro is looking for a change of scenery. Could be a great fit in Montreal. Stormin…

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NHL Rumors: Predators, Blackhawks and Avalanche

On the Nashville Predators, Chicago Blackhawks and Matt Duchene ... Adrian Dater: "I'm told that any Matt Duchene-to-Nashville or Chicago rumors are unfounded" On the Nashville Predators and Matt Duchene ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Pierre LeBrun on TSN…

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Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Canucks, Predators and Kings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Forward Max Domi practiced yesterday and it's possible that he could return from his broken hand as early as tonight. He's been out since December 8th. “He’s been skating hard…

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NHL Rumors: Overseas Games, Scouting TB-Bos, and the Canadiens

On NHL games outside of North America ... Darren Dreger: NHLPA hasn't signed off on it yet, but the Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche are likely to play two regular season games in Sweden next November. Darren Dreger: NHLPA hasn't…

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2016-17 NHL Trade Tracker * Pinned

    The March 1st NHL trade deadline has come and gone. There were 19 trades made on deadline day. It was a slow morning with basically no action, but as usual, there were a bunch of small moves. Most…

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NHL Rumors: Western Conference Buyers/Sellers and Good Fits

Trade deadline buyers and sellers for the Western Conference Scott Burnside of ESPN: Looking at who could be buyers and sellers at the NHL deadline, and who could be good fits for them. Anaheim Ducks - Any trade would need…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Predators and Oilers

On the Ottawa Senators ... Ian Mendes: Senators GM Pierre Dorion doesn't sound like he'll be going after a big name via trade: "You can't give up pieces that you know will be impact players down the road." On the Nashville…

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