Tag: Nashville Predators

Maloney, Doan talk Turris … CBA talks to begin after All-Star Game … Doughty fined … Bogosian, Deveaux up for suspension?

Jim Gintonio of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes GM Don Maloney on Kyle Turris: "He felt that he decided he wanted to go down a certain route and certain things he was looking for; and for us as an organization, very…

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Afternoon notes involving Bergfors, Islanders, Eaton, Schenn, Maple Leafs, Miller and some starting goalies

Dirk Hoag via twitter: The Predators have placed Niclas Bergfors on waivers. Chris Botta via twitter: Isles GM Garth Snow has full authority to make any changes to save the season. Arthur Staple via twitter:  Snow: "I have no intention…

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Sunday morning NHL rumors and injury notes … Sources Say video

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: NHL coaches that could be in trouble are Brent Sutter (CAL), Paul Maurice (CAR), Joe Sacco (COL), Bruce Boudreau (WASH) and Scott Arniel (CBJ). The Flames are going to have to consider trading Jarome…

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Nash not getting traded … Carter didn’t ask for a trade … Canes shopping Kaberle … Omark and Gagner Leafs rumors … Jagr, Lombardi and Nabokov injured

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson has never brought up Rick Nash's name in trade talks. Other teams have obviously asked about Nash, but were quickly turned down. “Rick has never asked for a trade, contrary to…

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Change coming in Carolina? Suter-Preds talking … Emery kept for trade value … Staal gets clearance … Gustafsson out 6 weeks

Darren Dreger via twitter: The Hurricanes are running out of options, with Dreger expecting a trade or coaching change. Chip Alexander via twitter: GM Jim Rutherford said that there are no coaching changes or player trades planned for today. Some…

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Trade groundwork has been laid … Time running short for Turris … Devils and Kings talking … Krejci odd man out … Filatov on his way out

Craig Custance of ESPN: Teams are closing in on the point where they know what they have and what they may need. Blue GM Doug Armstrong: "A lot of groundwork has been laid and (Tuesday) was more putting fertilizer on…

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U.S. company interested in MLSE … Stewart has hearing this morning … Filatov looking to return to KHL … Suter’s agent in Nashville

Rick Westhead of the Toronto Star: The Star is reporting that a U.S. investment company, Providence Equity Partners, has inquired about buying the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plans 80% stake in the Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment. "“Now it’s all about…

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Gagner may not be worth a 1st … Teams told Nash won’t be traded … Injury updates on Hemsky, Wolski, Parros, Gomez, Kostitsyn, Jokinen and Huselius

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Reader asks if the Oilers could get a 1st round pick for Sam Gagner from the Islanders? Matheson doesn't think Gagner could get them a 1st round pick. He's not a true playmaker or…

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10 teams looking for Dmen … Suter could become available … Turris notes … Flames have little patience … CBJ interested in Hextall? Gillis keeping Schneider for now

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: At least 10 teams have been looking for a defenseman, with league sources saying, “if you’ve got an extra defenceman, you might want to hold onto him.” The Canadiens, Rangers, Oilers, Canucks, Blues, Jets, Coyotes,…

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Poile has financial green light to sign both Suter and Weber … Troubles in Columbus … Teams interested in Letestu … Burrows injured … Omark has out clause

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Carey Price will be a RFA on July 1st. There haven't been any talks yet, but there will before the offseason. 6 NHL team executives don't think Predators will be able to sign both Ryan Suter…

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Afternoon notes on the Flyers, Keith, Suter, Duchene, DiPietro, Gustavsson, Beagle, Mason … Lines for Rangers, Jets, Wild, Jackets and Caps

Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: A source has said that the Flyers are not looking to make a move to bolster their depth. Danny Briere, Matt Read, Brayden Schenn and Chris Pronger are out. Briere is a possibility…

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The Predators have signed Pekka Rinne to a 7 year contract extension

Predators at NHL.com: The Nashville Predators have announced that they have signed Pekka Rinne to a 7 year contract extension worth $49 million. Rinne turned 29 years old today. “Today’s signing is further evidence of our ownership’s commitment to keeping…

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