Tag: Nashville Predators

Injuries: Oilers, Preds, Lightning, Devils, Coyotes, Wings, and Bruins

Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers Taylor Hall left last night's game after taking a hit from Flames Garnet Hathaway. Coach Todd McLellan would only say that it was a minor nick. Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Predators Cody…

Mark Easson

Nashville Predators 2015-16 Season Primer

Looking at the Nashville Predators heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. 2014-15 record: 47-25-10, 104 points Where they finished: 2nd in the Central Division, 3rd in the Western Conference,…

Carolyn Wilke

2015-16 Nashville Predators Top 10 Prospects

A look at the Nashville Predators top 10 prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. Since their arrival in the NHL, the Nashville Predators have had the identity of a strong defensive and physical team. Offence and prolific scoring has never been…

Peter Harling

Morning Hits: Trade Deadline, Sarich, Red Wings, and Predators

Renaud Lavoie: The NHL Trade Deadline will be February 29th at 3:00 PM ET. Scott Cruickshank of the Calgary Herald: Veteran defenseman Cory Sarich is wanting to return to the NHL after missing all of last season due to a…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Kings, Blues, and Predators

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: If Milan Lucic was traded somewhere other than LA, he may already have a contract extension in place. Signing him now would likely cost less than signing him after this season. The Kings first…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Predators, Rangers, and Maple Leafs

Josh Cooper of Yahoo! Sports: Cooper lists five reasons why it could be a good time for the Predators to look at trading Shea Weber within the next year.1. The offers will be ridiculously in Nashville’s favor - perceived value,…

Mark Easson

Rumors III: Stars and Predators Mailbags … Coyotes Notes

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) The Stars have $10 million invested in Antti Niemi and Kari Lehtonen, and Heika thinks they are committed to both for the entire season because they worry about depth in the playoffs.…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Capitals, Predators and Rangers

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: The Capitals currently have about $4.2 million in cap space after signing Braden Holtby. RFA Marcus Johansson has his arbitration hearing on Wednesday and could be awarded close to their remaining free cap space. “As…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Blackhawks, Bruins and Predators

Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on contract talks with restricted free agent Marcus Kruger. “We’re still talking and trying to get everything worked out,” Bowman said. “Nothing to announce yet, so when we do get to that…

Mark Easson

Rumors I: Devils, Predators and Bryzgalov

Tom Gulitti of The Record: The Devils and 2015 first round pick Pavel Zacha are getting close to an entry-level contract, and it could be done by the end of their development camp this week. If they agree to a…

Mark Easson

Rumors I: Arbitration Dates Set – Preds and Caps Work To Sign RFAs

Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The arbitration hearing dates for Predators RFAs Colin Wilson, Craig Smith and Taylor Beck have been scheduled, but those dates may not be needed. "It's just a process," Poile said after the final day of…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Predators, Stars, and Top Remaining UFAs

Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile wrapped up their free agency shopping pretty quick. "We improved the team by keeping the team together," he said Wednesday. "There's been so many changes in the last couple years, including…

Mark Easson