Tag: Nashville Predators

NHL Rumors: The St. Louis Blues Will Be Looking At Centers … Scott Hartnell’s Playing Days Over?

On the St. Louis Blues ... Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com: Blues GM Doug Armstrong has been given the go-ahead financially by ownership to find a top center in free agency or via trade. John Tavares is the obvious top center…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Coyotes, Golden Knights and Predators

On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: expects the Kings to explore the idea of moving up in the draft. "Where the trade market goes (player-wise, not pick-wise) that weekend will most likely have the biggest impact on their…

Mark Easson

NHL Buyout Candidates: Central Division – Practical And Not Practical For Each Team

Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Potential Offseason Trade Targets

Looking at 24 players who could be trade candidates this offseason ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Taking a look at some players who could be dealt this offseason if the right offer comes in. Oscar Klefbom - Edmonton Oilers -…

Mark Easson

2018 NHL Free Agents: Restricted Free Agent Goalies

The offseason is close at hand. Three of the more prominent restricted free agent forwards from the Pacific Division were under the spotlight here. Now, we continue with a forgotten position. The goalies take center stage. There are quite a…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Seattle Expansion, and the Nashville Predators

  On Seattle expansion ... Patrick Quinn: According to a source, the NHL board of governors will meet on June 20th in Las Vegas, and they are expected to conditionally approve the expansion to Seattle. David Pagnotta: With the potential…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Predators, Islanders, Rangers and Senators

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have signed 2017 second-round draft pick Alexandre Texier to an entry-level contract. He will play in Finland again next season. On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Hockey: The Canadiens…

Mark Easson

2018 NHL Free Agents: Central Division – Restricted Free Agent Forwards

The offseason presents a myriad of ways to look at what is ahead. Three of the more prominent restricted free agent defensemen from the Central Division were under the spotlight here. Now, we continue with the next batch of forwards.…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Lucic, Sekara, No. 10, And Their Need On The Blue Line

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples: Oilers fans keep bringing up trade proposals for forward Milan Lucic and defenseman Andrej Sekera. They aren't going anywhere. "A) Both have No Movement Clauses. B) Both have massive negative value due to poor…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kristains Rubins, Nashville Predators, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson

On Kristains Rubins ... Aivis Kalnins: Have been hearing that there are a couple teams that are interested in 20-year old Latvian defenseman Kristains Rubins. "6'4" has a good reach and knows how to use his frame" On the Nashville Predators ...…

Mark Easson

Potential Trade Candidates For Each Team Eliminated From 2018 NHL Playoffs

With the 2018 NHL Conference Finals underway, only four teams remain from the 16 that entered this year's playoffs. The 12 eliminated clubs enter the offseason hoping to improve their rosters for next season. As often happens, those teams are…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators – Ellis, Hartnell, Emelin, and Subban

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: Defenseman Ryan Ellis has a year left on his contract and is eligible to sign a contract extension on July 1st. Ellis said he open to start extension talks this…

Mark Easson