NHL Rumors: Slava Voynov … Nashville Predators – P.K. Subban and Ryan Ellis
On Slava Voynov ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Igor Eronko reported over the weekend that Slava Voynov can apply to get a U.S. work visa anytime after July 2nd. Voynov has been out of the NHL since October of 2014,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NHL News: Waivers, Wings, Blues, Ducks, Predators, Avs, Sharks, Stars, Oilers and Jets
On Waivers ... Chris Johnston: The Montreal Canadiens have put defenseman Mark Streit on waivers. Chris Johnston: "That's a common move after a team sends out an email about a player's availability for trade, as @EricEngels reported MTL did yesterday."…
Western Conference News: Canucks, Ducks, Stars, Predators, Coyotes, Blues, Wild, and Coyotes
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma: GM Jim Benning confirmed that Jonathan Dahlen would play for a month with Timra of Allsvenskan, and then move to the Swedish Elite League. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Coach Randy…
Central Division: Nashville Predators Season Outlook
Forwards The forwards will keep playing their two-way game. Last year came down to the Nashville Predators not being able to score when they needed it most. They are relying on a lot of logical progressions and the hopeful avoidance…
NHL Rumors: Predators … Lightning and Kucherov … Butcher
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: With Mike Fisher retiring, the Predators will have Ryan Johansen, Nick Bonino, Calle Jarnkrok and Colton Sissons down the middle. Frederick Gaudreau is a possibility as well. The Predators will…
NHL News: Vegas on Expansion Draft Process … Some Protected Lists
On the Expansion Draft Process ... Vegas Golden Knights: Vegas updating the expansion draft process. "The Golden Knights organization is very pleased with how the expansion draft process has gone so far, through the NHL trade freeze which took effect…
NHL Expansion Draft: Nashville Predators Primer
After a rousing and surprising postseason run Nashville’s expansion strategy is clear – protect that blue line. The Predators’ top-four defensive core may be the best in the game, and they’ll need to adopt the eight skaters/one goalie protection plan…