Tag: Nashville Predators

Green back at practice … Miller and Connolly out tomorrow … Wild claim O’Sullivan … Canes looking for Vet?

Katie Carrera via twitter: Mike Green was back at practice today, left in the 3rd period last night. Michal Neuvirth and Tyler Sloan were not at practice. John Buccigross via twitter: Ryan Miller and Tim Connolly will be out the…

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Ritola suspended 2 games … Oilers looking for a Dman … Kings looking for a LWer … Sutter on waivers

Jeff Marek via twitter: Mattias Ritola was suspended for 2 games for his hit on Matt Moulson. TFP staff - The Fourth Period: The Edmonton Oilers are looking for a physical, shutdown defenseman. The Oilers are getting some interest in…

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Bruins, Predators injury updates … PPP look at Leafs coaching situation … DGB has GM meeting agenda … Bloge Salming video

James Murphy of ESPN Boston: Both Marc Savard and Marco Sturm are ready to make final push to return to the Bruins lineup according to Peter Chiarelli. Chiarelli wouldn't say that Savard is close, "but he's getting there." Chiarelli estimates…

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Stamkos and Weber to talk extensions with their respective clubs … Carter and Leino contracts next for Flyers? Mitchell out 4-6 weeks … More injury updates

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Steven Stamkos's agent, Don Meehan, is expected to meet with Lightning GM Steve Yzerman today to discuss contract extension. The Nashville Predators continue to talk with Don Meehan about a contract extension for Shea Weber. Former…

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Ron Wilson’s job is “Safe” … Krejci out with concussion … Schneider trade bait eventually

Paul Hunter of the Toronto Star: Brian Burke has said Ron Wilson's job as the Toronto Maple Leafs coach is "safe". While he's not in panic mode, there's no question he'd like to increase the teams talent level. “I’m told…

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Spezza on the PK? Another Dman out for Blues … Bouchard doesn’t get clearance

Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Jason Spezza will find himself on the penalty killing unit. Spezza basically hasn't killed penalties since his AHL/OHL days. Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The St. Louis Blues have lost another defenseman. Barret Jackman…

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Zach Parise out 3 months … Phaneuf suffers deep cut to leg … Doughty likely back tomorrow … Weber-Preds to continue to talk

Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Zach Parise will miss 3 months due to a torn meniscus in his right knee. Yesterday Parise was having exploratory arthroscopic surgery when the tear was discovered, and stitched back together. Anton Volchenkov could…

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Parise hurts knee, flies back to NJ … Lightning-Stamkos contract talk soon … Kings interested in Iginla … NHIC Hotstove and Briere sticking swinging videos

Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Zach Parise left last night's game and returned to New Jersey with Lou Lamoriello after suffering a 'lower-body' injury. The extent of the injury is not known, but it could be a serious injury to…

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Savard passes baseline test, still weeks away … Maloney says Yandle rumors are “Utter fantasy” … Doughty out this weekend … Tootoo under review (video)

Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Sources have told Strickland that Marc Savard passed his baseline test, but is still weeks away from returning. He's been skating but hasn't practiced with the team yet. The Bruins may have told Blake Wheeler's…

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Alexander Radulov burning more bridges in Nashville?

Dmitry Chesnokov of Yahoo! Sports: On Thursday, Alexander Radulov signed a contract extension with the Salavat Yulaef of the KHL. Initially it was reported that it was 3 year deal, but apparently it's a 2 year extension, he's under contract…

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More on Brad Richards … Radulov signing KHL extension? NHL attendance

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Heika answers questions from readers. Asked if signing Brad Richards to a contract extension could help entice a new owner. Heika thinks it's possible and that they have already considered it, but it…

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Sens shopping Spezza and Dmen? Lecavalier a game time decision … Bailey out tonight … Snow Angel Video

Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Sources have told Strickland that Senators GM Murray is shopping Jason Spezza. He's also unhappy with his blueline, and if he could move 1 or 2, he'd do so. Ian Mendes via twitter: Senators lines…

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