Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Nashville Predators have already moved out defenseman Alexandre Carrier and they continue to explore other deals, but it’s not going to be a firesale or a rebuild. Predators GM Barry Trotz last week. “I’m not in the business of not winning. I’m in the business of trying to win.
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Imagine if the Toronto Maple Leafs reunited with both Nazem Kadri and Luke Schenn this season? Well, it seems that it could be more likely than some would think. Earlier this season, Doug MacLean reported that Maple Leafs management had interest in Kadri. Earlier this week on the Leafs Morning Take podcast, co-hosts Nick Alberga and
After a grueling playoff showdown with the Vancouver Canucks, the Nashville Predators saw their Stanley Cup aspirations shattered on home ice in the dying moments of Game 6. Despite the loss, the team surpassed all preseason expectations and laid down a great foundation to build off of next season. Now, with their season over, let’s
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, should the Pittsburgh Penguins be thinking about trading Sidney Crosby? One analyst believes the team owes it to Crosby to consider a move. Meanwhile, how much have the trade deadline plans for the Edmonton Oilers changed? Will the Nashville Predators let the players decide their own fate at the NHL
The Nashville Predators ended Day 1 of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft making no trades. Rumors swirled early on draft day as incoming general manager (GM) Barry Trotz did everything he could to trade into the top four. He tried to no avail. Rumoured trade packages, including their first-round picks and other premium assets, did
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews is eligible for a contract extension this offseason as he’s set to become a UFA after the 2023-24 season. Believe that he still wants to re-sign with the Maple Leafs. GM
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway Some say Mitch Marner doesn’t have an issue with Sheldon Keefe TSN: Darren Dreger when asked if there was any fallout from Mitch Marner being briefly benched on Sunday. “Well, I can tell you first of all, emphatically, some close to
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway Sizable gap between the Bruins and David Pastrnak Pierre LeBrun: The Boston Bruins and David Pastrnak continue to talk but get the sense that there are some ‘sizable gaps.’ Talks could be similar to the Nashville Predators and Filip Forsberg talks
The chatter around the Detroit Red Wings almost exclusively pertains to one of two topics: the team’s vacant head coach position, and newly-crowned Calder Trophy winner Moritz Seider. So let’s catch up with all that chatter and see what else is happening regarding the team from Motown. Trotz, Quinn Confirmed to Interview with Red Wings
Could Trotz end up in Nashville? NHL Watcher: Elliotte Friedman on The Jeff Marek Show: “There was a lot of talk about Trotz buying a house in Nashville yesterday… One of the things I did think is if he went into management right now, it might be with the Predators, they would be willing to
The Florida Panthers ended their season in heartbreaking fashion. Despite finishing on top of the NHL with the Presidents’ Trophy and 122 points, they were swept by their cross-state rivals, the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. This was largely due to head coach Andrew Brunette’s inability to adapt to the playoffs. Granted
Andrew Brunette still waiting Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Florida Panthers interim coach Andrew Brunette was a Jack Adams Finalist and was loved by his players according to Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov. Yet, Brunette still hasn’t received an endorsement from GM Bill Zito and his future is still in limbo. Is Zito looking at some of
Trotz heading to Vegas? SinBin.vegas: Emily Kaplan a couple of days ago on ESPN: “A few people in the league have suggested to me that there could be a deal in place already with Barry Trotz and VGK. Just knowing the way Vegas does business but we’ll have to wait to see where Barry Trotz
The coaching search continues for the Philadelphia Flyers. Uncertainty about the overall direction of the franchise looms, and the announcement of a new head coach will be the first major indicator of what to expect for an organization that has spiraled into futility over the past two seasons. The most recognizable available names like John
Keys to the offseason for the St. Louis Blues Kristen Shilton and Greg Wyshynski: Looking at some key decisions the St. Louis Blues will have to make this offseason. The Blues should try to re-sign pending UFA goaltender Ville Husso. Does forward Vladimir Tarasenko still want to be traded? 33-year-old forward David Perron is another
Chiasson not considering Switzerland Rick Dhaliwal: There have been some reports that Vancouver Canucks pending UFA forward Alex Chiasson could sign with HC Lugano in Switzerland. Canucks President Jim Rutherford on Chiasson: “We will not make a decision on him until after free agency.” Rick Dhaliwal: Pat Morris, the agent for Chiasson of the report:
Keys to the offseason for the Florida Panthers Kristen Shilton and Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at the keys to the offseason for the Florida Panthers. Projected 2022-23 cap space: $3,566,666 2022 draft picks: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 6th (TOR), 7th Andrew Brunette still carries the interim head coaching tag – does he lose it? Will the
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Philadelphia Flyers taking a risk by moving too slowly on Barry Trotz? Ron Hextall has commented on the status of negotiations between the Pittsburgh Penguins and two of their veteran UFAs. The Florida Panthers were swept out of the playoffs and changes are expected. Finally, is Frederik Andersen