The Edmonton Oilers need to make some changes if they hope to turn their season around and bounce back from their awful start to the 2023-24 season. They recently waived goaltender Jack Campbell and assigned him to the American Hockey League (AHL) to play with the Bakersfield Condors with the hope he can find his
Yaroslav Askarov
The Nashville Predators prospect pool is slowly shaping up to be among the NHL’s best. They have a healthy amount of talent expected to play in the NHL soon, with a sprinkling of elite-level potential. Following the conclusion of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, 11 new players found themselves draped in Nashville colors, three of
The Nashville Predators only have six forwards with an average annual value (AAV) of over $1 million entering the 2023-24 NHL season, leaving the opportunity for a depth veteran or a rookie to force their way into the top six. This upcoming year is a reset for the organization as general manager Barry Trotz begins
The NHL may be the only show in town for hockey fans in North America, but consider that the 2021-22 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) season is already underway, across the world. If you’re looking for your fix, rest assured the KHL has got you covered, with players like the following five currently plying their trade
If NHL teams collect and possess assets, then elite goalie prospects are like Vincent van Gogh paintings: They’re either extremely rare or—in most cases—a knock off. Top-notch goalie prospects are valuable because netminders develop somewhat unpredictably. As you’ll see in the list below, draft slot does not always equal talent. Some of the NHL’s best
The World Junior Championships (WJC) have ended on the ice. As we get ready for the NHL season on Jan. 13, this tournament was definitely a great way for NHL teams to get a look at the future with their recent draft picks and acquisitions playing for their various countries. The Nashville Predators are no
Team Russia defeated the United States 5-3 in each team’s first game of the 2021 World Juniors. Russia jumped out to an early lead, scoring before the Americans even registered a shot, but the United States was able to fight back and even the score at 1 after the first period. The United States failed
It has been nearly a year since the Russians were stunned by the Canadians in the third period of the gold medal game in last year’s World Junior Championship. With under 12 minutes to go, the Russians held a two-goal lead. The Canadians would score three goals, kill off key penalties, and be saved from
We’re just under a week away from the 2021 World Junior Championship (WJC), and if you ask any hockey fan, the tournament is what really makes the holiday season special. It may be a little different this year, with no fans in the building and teams playing in a bubble, but that doesn’t make it
The Anaheim Ducks now have both of their 2020 first-round draft picks under contract. Meanwhile, we had a very busy weekend in European hockey. Two other first-round picks from the 2020 NHL Entry Draft had big performances to lead their country to an international tournament victory. Finally, a former first-round pick of the Detroit Red
The NHL Entry Draft is always full of surprises; that was no different for the Nashville Predators in the 2020 Draft on Oct. 6 and 7. Nashville had the 11th-overall pick in the first round of the draft, the 42nd pick in Round 2, and the 73rd pick in Round 3. Round 4 saw Nashville
The 2019-20 NHL season has officially ended, as the Tampa Bay Lightning won the second Stanley Cup championship in franchise history. To reach similar heights, the Edmonton Oilers need to add players through the NHL draft that will begin on Oct. 6, with the team’s first pick coming at 14th overall. Related: Our Free NHL
The Stanley Cup is over, and we’re now entering the heart of rumor season. And let me tell you, the rumors are flying out there. Today, we’ll be taking a look at the New Jersey Devils’ potential interest in goaltender Yaroslav Askarov, a possible trade for Mikhail Sergachev, and some prospects news. Let’s dive into
With the 2020 NHL Draft fast approaching, we will soon know where many talented prospects will be developing their game. Despite the delay, this draft class has the potential to be one of the deepest in recent memory on both offense and defense. Related: 2020 NHL Draft Guide – Updated When you look at goaltending,
The NHL Entry Draft is approaching quickly and the New Jersey Devils are in a suitable position to move around the board if the right opportunities present themselves. With the salary advantage and three first-round picks (7th, 18th and 20th), general manager Tom Fitzgerald possesses the assets necessary to move up if the team sees
With the 2019-20 NHL season in a state of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we now look to the future. The Montreal Canadiens have a staggering 14 picks in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft! That’s enough to draft two lines, two defensive pairs, and two goalies, plus a couple of extras. This article will
© Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Digging into the Kevin Labanc signing… Adam Kimelman of NHL.com: Alas, the quotable quotes expected to come out from San Jose at some point. Here is one from Kevin Labanc. “I did a big favor … taking that deal. There’s a lot more salary cap for him to get another