Tag: Nashville Predators

NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators – Poile, Wingers, And More

Poile expects more tranquil deadline than usual... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: The same thing is echoed by general managers in a position to buy. They are not going to pay for the moon for a top-six player. David Poile…

Chris Wassel

NHL Injuries: Sens, Leafs, Pens, Isles, Wings, Devils, Lightning, Kings and Preds

On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: Coach Guy Boucher confirms that forward Bobby Ryan is out four to six weeks with a broken finger. Mark Stone has a neck injury. Mike Hoffman is out with a groin injury. Darren…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Guessing that the Stars will leave Dan Hamhuis unprotected for the expansion draft, and will decide between Stephen Johns and Jamie Oleksiak. Whoever they decide not to protect will be traded or exposed…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Some Team Needs and Fits, and the Calgary Flames

On Team Needs and Potential Fits ... Frank Seravalli: On TSN Hockey Tuesday night looking at some team needs and potential fits. Chicago Blackhawks - Need: Left winger for Jonathan Toews. Potential fit: Patrick Eaves Los Angeles Kings - Need:…

Mark Easson

Players With No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses

With trade deadline getting close, and the expansion draft a few months away, teams might consider asking some players to waive their no-trade or no-movement clause. The Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and Washington Capital don't have…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Julien, Habs, Canucks, Hurricanes, Avs, Blues and Bruins

On Claude Julien, Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Claude Julien's firing had presidents Cam Neely's fingerprints all over it regardless of what…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting, Bruins and Rangers

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs - Stars game: Vegas Golden Knights (2), Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, Boston Bruins, Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers,…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Predators Acquire Vernon Fiddler From Devils

The Nashville Predators have acquired forward Vernon Fiddler from the New Jersey Devils for a 2017 4th round pick. The 36-year old Fiddler carries a $1.25 million salary cap hit. Earlier in the day, Mike Ribeiro cleared waivers and was…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting the Kings and Ducks, Predators, and Avalanche

On the New York Rangers ... John Hoven: The Rangers were scouting the Kings AHL team in Ontario last night, and are making a heavy push to scout the Kings organization. On the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lighting ...…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Mike Ribeiro, Jannik Hansen and Patrik Berglund

On the Nashville Predators and Mike Ribeiro ... Stormin Norman: (Freelance reporter out of Montreal - covering NHL for 20 years)  Predators center Mike Ribeiro is looking for a change of scenery. Could be a great fit in Montreal. Stormin…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Predators, Blackhawks and Avalanche

On the Nashville Predators, Chicago Blackhawks and Matt Duchene ... Adrian Dater: "I'm told that any Matt Duchene-to-Nashville or Chicago rumors are unfounded" On the Nashville Predators and Matt Duchene ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Pierre LeBrun on TSN…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Canucks, Predators and Kings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Forward Max Domi practiced yesterday and it's possible that he could return from his broken hand as early as tonight. He's been out since December 8th. “He’s been skating hard…

Mark Easson