Welcome to the Nashville Predators‘ All-Time 25 in 25. In this series, we at The Hockey Writers will unveil the top 25 players in franchise history in honor of the organization’s 25th anniversary. Starting Sept. 18, we will unveil a new player every day until the Predators’ home opener at Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 12. Join us along for the ride
Ryan Ellis
The Philadelphia Flyers didn’t do much this offseason in the way of moving players out. They did buy out Oskar Lindblom, which was a good move to free up a little cap space, but there are some other options that would benefit the team not only next season but in the years to come. There
Charlie O’Conner: Philadelphia Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher said that with adding Cam York, and if Ryan Ellis is able to return, they like their defense. Fletcher hints that they need to improve on their scoring and power play, and it will most likely have to come from outside the organization. Charlie O’Connor: Fletcher said they
Zellweger would likely be a part of any Chychrun asking price Eric Stephens of The Athletic: (mailbag) The Arizona Coyotes asking price for defenseman Jakob Chychrun is really high – four assets. Would have to think that for the Anaheim Ducks Olen Zellweger would be a part of the asking price. Sharks GM search underway
On the Flyers retool Charlie O’Connor of The Athletic: (mailbag) From what has heard, it doesn’t seem like Philadelphia Flyers interim head coach Mike Yeo will be back next season. Given the injuries and roster it’s not entirely his fault. It wouldn’t be a surprise if remained on as an assistant given his relationship with
The Philadelphia Flyers retooled in the offseason and brought in impactful defencemen Ryan Ellis and Rasmus Ristolainen. Their season hasn’t gone according to plan to this point, but the good news is they still have 48 games left to right the ship. They are four points back but have played more games, which increases the
Well, hockey fans, we made it! After a bubble, a condensed season, and weird, temporarily aligned divisions, we are knocking on the door of returning to “normal.” A full, 82-game season, with more familiar divisional rivals, is about to get underway for the Nashville Predators. Of course, the Central Division doesn’t look the same as
The Philadelphia Flyers have opened their development camp, which means the season is only getting closer. With many new additions to the Flyers’ team and older veterans preparing for their seasons, it’s time to take a look at the potential top fantasy players on the team. For fantasy hockey fans looking to add to their
Welcome to another edition of Philadelphia Flyers News & Rumors. The Flyers traded for Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis over the weekend, and the team revealed what players they protected and exposed for the expansion draft on Wednesday. Aside from forwards Claude Giroux and Kevin Hayes, who have no-movement clauses in their contracts, the protected
In an exciting couple of hours prior to the expansion draft trade freeze, several trades were made that could have major effects on the landscape of the NHL. Perhaps the biggest move of the day saw longtime Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis sent to the Philadelphia Flyers in a three-team trade. With Viktor Arvidsson already
When you think of Windsor Spitfires’ hockey, nearly 50 years of incredible memories come flooding in. Rich in history, the organization has seen hundreds of hopeful talents lace up the skates, aiming to not only impress the pros but the local fans, too. It makes you wonder who had the biggest impacts on the team
Andrighetto hasn’t signed a KHL deal Pierre LeBrun: There were reports out of Russia that Colorado Avalanche forward Sven Andrighetto had signed a contract with an KHL but Andrighetto said that it’s not true. He said there is interest from the KHL but he plans on waiting until after the season to make any decisions
Mitch Marner, Mike Babcock, and the Toronto Maple Leafs Jonas Siegel of The Athletic: Mitch Marner contract talk presents as a contentious topic. Marner possesses much leverage tallying 94 points last season and an expectation of even high next year. Kyle Dubas knows this and playmakers like him are rare. Marner established himself as an
Nashville Predators injury notes John Glennon: Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis wouldn’t comment on whether he will need another knee procedure or not. Rob Stanley: Predators forward Rocco Grimaldi said that he had a strained oblique and a broken rib at the end of the regular season. Paul Skrbina: Grimaldi also said that he sprained