Tag: Nashville Predators

NHL Fantasy Hockey: Looking At The Matt Duchene – Kyle Turris Trade

The fantasy hockey world got turned on its head a little last week with the Matt Duchene trade. Colorado got picks and prospects including Samuel Girard. However, Ottawa acquired Duchene and Nashville welcomed Kyle Turris. Turris immediate signed a six year, $36 million extension…

Chris Wassel

NHL Injuries: Predators, Devils, Sharks, Blues and Capitals

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: Forward Scott Hartnell left Saturday's game after just three shifts, and there wasn't an update given after the game. The Predators have listed forward Nick Bonino as "day-to-day" now with…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Analysis: Three-Way Trade Between The Avs, Senators and Predators

On Sunday afternoon, the Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, and Nashville Predators came together on a rare three-team blockbuster trade that featured nine pieces. Colorado receives defenseman Sam Girard, winger Vladislav Kamenev, center Shane Bowers, goaltender Andrew Hammond, Ottawa’s 2018 1st…

Todd Cordell

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets and Avalanche

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs could use a defenseman with a heavy shot. If the Nashville Predators are considering the trading defenseman Mattias Ekholm, Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello should…

Mark Easson

Matt Duchene Trade: Some Notes, Quotes, Video and Thoughts

Some Notes ... Adrian Dater: Matt Duchene formerly asked for a trade from the Colorado Avalanche last Christmas. Darren Dreger: Believe that the Nashville Predators needed more time to get the deal done. The Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche had…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche and the Ottawa Senators

On the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators ... Adrian Dater of BSN Denver: The Avalanche, Predators, and Senators have been talking trade for a while now, and had been told that the potential three-trade wasn't as close as some might…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Predators, and Senators

On the Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators and Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: Have heard that the Colorado Avalanche were considering two options in the potential three-team trade with the Nashville Predators and Ottawa Senators: Four draft picks and a prospect…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Senators, Avalanche, Predators and Flyers

On the Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators ... Darren Dreger: Trade talks have ended with no deal. It's believed that there were three-way trade talks with the Senators, Avalanche, and Predators involving Matt Duchene. Duchene would have ended…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, Rangers, Ducks, Predators and Blues

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Adam McQuaid will be out for approximately eight weeks after having surgery to repair a broken right fibula. Joe Haggerty: Players missing practice yesterday: Adam McQuaid, Kevan Miller, David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron. On…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canadiens, Predators and Rangers

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: thinks that the Edmonton Oilers need another experienced defenseman until Andrej Sekera returns and that they are looking at Vegas Golden Knights blueline. Jon Merrill is a cheap defensive defenseman. Jason Garrison is…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Jackets, Sens, Caps, Ducks, Preds, Kings, Canucks, Knights and Jets

On Slashing ... Sportsnet: Percentage of slashing calls heading into last night's games: 26.1 percent this year, 8.3 percent last year. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Forward Boone Jenner still hasn't skated with the team due to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: Interview with Sharks GM Doug Wilson. When asked if they can spend to the cap ceiling - they have $6 million in cap space - and how could they…

Mark Easson