Tag: Nashville Predators

Western Conference News: Flames, Oilers, Predators, Sharks, Canucks, Golden Knights, Jets and Playoff Races

On the Salary Cap Ceiling ... Craig Custance: The salary cap ceiling is projected to be in the $78 to $82 million range next season. On the Expansion Draft ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: When Seattle has their expansion draft,…

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Western Conference News: Flames, Oilers, Predators, Canucks, Knights, Jets and Playoff Race

On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Coach Glen Gulutzan said that there is still no timetable for Matthew Tkachuk. He's listed as day-to-day. Pat Steinberg: Gulutzan said that Tkachuk won't be in the lineup tonight. Sean Monahan had a…

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Western Conference News: Coyotes, Flames, Stars, Wild, Predators, Sharks and Jets

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Goaltender Darcy Kuemper was supposed to start but became ill before the game last night and wasn't able to play. On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Forward Matthew Tkachuk is listed as…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Hurricanes and Rangers

On the New York Islanders ... Neil Best of Newsday: Pending free agent John Tavares said things are that fun for the Islanders right now. “I’m sure when people look at the way our team’s going, they want to speculate,”…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Flames, Blackhaws, Avs, Stars, Predators, Flyers, Lightning and Maple Leafs

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes recalled Dylan Strome after Laurent Dauphin was injured. NHL Player Safety: The NHL fined Coyotes Oliver Ekman-Larsson for slashing Avs Sven Andrighetto. Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes owner Andrew Barroway…

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NHL Rumors: Predators, Hurricanes, Kings and Oilers

On the Nashville Predators ... Thomas Willis: Predators GM David Poile was on 'The Midday 180' and said that they looked at making "bigger trades for higher-end players" before the deadline but they didn't want to be redundant. They like the…

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NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Flames, Wings, Wild, Preds, Pens, Leafs and Jets

    On the Boston Bruins ... NHL Player Safety: Bruins forward was suspended for three games for interference on Red Wings forward Frans Nielsen. Cap Friendly: Backes will forfeit $96,774.19 for his three-game suspension. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres…

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NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Preds, Rangers, Habs, Blues, Lightning and Jets

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on goaltender Tuukka Rask and his lower-body injury: "Nursing a minor injury...we'll keep an eye on that one. Not having skated now for three days, doesn't look like he'll be able to…

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NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Canadiens and Canucks

On the Boston Bruins ... Matt Kalman: If goaltender Tuukka Rask's injury is indeed "very minor," it may be a good idea to let Anton Khudobin get the next three starts and give Zane McIntyre a start and then bring…

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NHL News: Sabres, Wild, Predators, Islanders, Flyers, Canucks and Jets

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: "For everyone saying don't bother with Eichel, I repeat what I said from day injury happened: If he can get back with 8-10 games left, he's playing. They're not sitting him healthy for…

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How To Legally Bet On The NHL in The United States

The NHL is heading into the business end of the season now, with the Pittsburgh Penguins seeking to win the Stanley Cup for the third year in a row. Ice hockey has been dominated by the Penguins of late, Mike…

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Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Sens, Flyers, Penguins and Lightning

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... George Richards: The Blue Jackets reassign Nathan Gerbe to the AHL. On the Florida Panthers ... Jameson Olive: Denis Malgin will be out for a "couple weeks" with a lower-body injury. Jameson Olive: Coach…

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