Tag: Nashville Predators

NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 4

There is no change a the top our consensus NHL power ranking for this week. The Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning hold steady in the top two spots. The Pittsburgh Penguins jump five spots to No. 3. The Toronto…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: UFA Goalies And A Defenseman, And How Matthews Injury Could Help Next Seasons Salary Cap Number

Updating some pending UFA goaltenders and a defenseman Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Nashville Predators and Pekka Rinne's agent Jay Grossman have had some contract discussions over the past week and they are expected to continue. Predators GM David…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Canucks, Predators, and Rangers

Hurricanes not deciding on goaltenders yet Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell said they haven't made any decision yet on their three goaltender situation - Scott Darling, Petr Mrazek, and Curtis McElhinney: "We're just going to play it by ear…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Canucks, Golden Knights, Blues, and Predators

Sutter separates shoulder Farhan Lalji: Vancouver Canucks forward Brandon Sutter could be out for four to six weeks with a separated shoulder. Updates on Pacioretty and Eakin expected today SinBin.Vegas: There were no updates yesterday on Max Pacioretty and Cody…

Mark Easson

Ranking The 2019 NHL Free Agents Class: Goalies Of Old

This was not an easy process. The goal here illustrates the fact that free agency classes can be fickle to say the least. Which free agents will provide the biggest point per dollar return? Better yet, which ones will not…

Chris Wassel

NHL Injuries: Predators, Bruins, Lightning, Flyers, Canucks, Panthers, Leafs and Wild

Rinne practices Adam Vingan: Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne practiced yesterday. He is eligible to come off the IR at any time now. Paul Skrbina: Predators coach Peter Laviolette wouldn't say how close Rinne could be to returning but being…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 3

There is lots of movement in our consensus NHL power rankings for week three. The Nashville Predators earned a clean sweep at the No. 1 spot from seven different media outlets. The Tampa Bay Lightning play their way up to No.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Artemi Panarin And The Top 25 Unrestricted Free Agents

Can teams tempt the Blue Jackets to move Panarin before the trade deadline Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Teams will be lining up to sign Columbus Blue Jackets winger Artemi Panarin if he hits the open market on July…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: A Bridge Deal Or Trade For Nylander, And Potential Trade Partners

A bridge deal or trade for Nylander Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: It not looking like there will be a long-term contract for William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs and Nylander can't find a number that fits for…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the Nashville Predators

Maple Leafs and Nylander looking at a short-term deal Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: Chris Johnston believes that Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas traveling to Switzerland to meet with William Nylander has now put the ball in Nylander court on…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Predators, Ducks, Stars, Blues and Blue Jackets

Three injured Bruins Matt Porter: Boston Bruins defensemen Charlie McAvoy and Kevan Miller returned to the Boston yesterday. Miller had blocked a shot and was to see a hand surgeon. Coach Bruce Cassidy said that McAvoy was "not feeling right."…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Predators, Coyotes, Habs, Kings, Senators, Devils, Islanders, Stars and Red Wings

Rinne leaves in the third Paul Skrbina of The Tennessean: Nashville Predators Pekka Rinne left early the third period last night, about 3 minutes after teammate Kevin Fiala collided with him. Coach Peter Laviolette didn't have an update on Rinne's…

Mark Easson