When the National Hockey League resumes play, the top 12 teams in each conference will skip straight to what is, in essence, the Stanley Cup playoffs. The No. 5 through No. 12 teams in the East and West will first play in a “qualifying round” to decide who will reach the final 16-team playoff field,
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We want hockey! Now, there may be arguments of how soon we want it to return. But the bottom line is, we all want to see the sport make a comeback at some point. Well, according to multiple sources, including TSN and Sportsnet, we could be inching closer. There is a proposal for a 24-team
When will hockey return? Well, no one really knows. Will the NHL be able to conclude the regular season? The league certainly hopes so, but it’s not definitive. What about the playoffs? Now, that seems more probable, but it’s not without at least some doubt and possible logistical issues. Throughout this pause, there has been
According to TSN, the regular season remains the NHL’s top priority. Sources report that Gary Bettman spoke with the board of governors and “reiterated the league’s preference and its priority to try and have some regular season games before a playoff.” There have been many scenarios batted around in an attempt to find a solution
What you see is what you have. The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, with general manager David Poile and the Nashville Predators mainly staying quiet. However, there is one name leaving the Music City – Matt Irwin, but his playing time has been largely nonexistent for the past few months – and the
As the Chris Kreider saga turns in New York… Rick Carpinello of The Athletic New York: There are just a couple of games between now and the trade deadline for the New York Rangers. Chris Kreider concerns himself by just preparing for the games. That is all the winger can do as he plays on
The Nashville Predators are the perfect team to break fans’ hearts. High expectations heading into the season were followed by lackluster efforts that had the team on the wrong side of results on many nights. The Predators are still outside the playoffs, but just barely. With games in hand, they are set up nicely to
No contract extension talks for Gustafsson Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times: The 28-year old Erik Gustafsson isn’t sure if he’ll be with the Chicago Blackhawks after the February 24th NHL trade deadline. “What happens, happens,” Gustafsson said Tuesday. “If I get traded or stay here, it’s something I have to deal with. But I
EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl had a pair of goals as the Edmonton Oilers came away with a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Alex Chiasson also scored for the Oilers (29-20-6) who snapped a two-game losing skid. Craig Smith and Nick Bonino replied for the Predators (26-21-7) who lost for just the
Top Priority for the Oilers Ryan Rishaug: Have to believe the top priority for the Edmonton Oilers heading into the trade deadline still has to be a third-line center. Ottawa Senators Jean-Gabriel Pageau would be a great fit for the Oilers but is not sure they’ll want to give up their first-round pick for him.
With the NHL’s Feb. 24th NHL trade deadline less than three weeks away, only a handful of clubs can be considered sellers. That includes those mired at the bottom of the standings, such as the Anaheim Ducks, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators, and San Jose Sharks. That number could
A Mikael Granlund hot streak means what now? Adam Vingan of The Athletic: The coaching change rejuvenated Granlund as he has looked much better of late. Is it too little, too late? Watching the forward return to his normal, productive self has to make Nashville scratch their heads. Granlund scored three times in his last
NASHVILLE — William Nylander, Zach Hyman and Rasmus Sandin each scored and had an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs over the Nashville Predators 5-2 Monday night. Jason Spezza and Auston Matthews also scored and Frederik Andersen made 34 saves for the Maple Leafs, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Mikael Granlund and Viktor
Scouting the Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets Charlie Roumeliotis: Scouts listed to attend yesterday’s Blackhawks-Jets game: Edmonton Oilers (2), Montreal Canadiens (2), Ottawa Senators (2), Vegas Golden Knights (2), Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Nashville Predators, New York
EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers emerged with a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Josh Archibald also scored and Connor McDavid picked up three assists for the Oilers (25-18-5), who have gone 5-1-1 in their last seven outings. Filip Forsberg and
Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals Adam Kimelman: Scouts listed to attend last night’s Flyers-Capitals game: Chicago Blackhawks (2), Edmonton Oilers (2), Anaheim Ducks, New Jersey Devils, Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Los Angeles Kings, and the Detroit Red Wings. Scouting the Los Angeles Kings and Dallas Stars Dennis Bernstein:
Predators fire Laviolette Adam Vingan: The Nashville Predators have fired head coach Peter Laviolette and assistant coach Kevin McCarthy. Adam Vingan: No interim coach has been named yet and who coaches tonight hasn’t been determined yet. Pierre LeBrun: Laviolette had one more year on his contract at around $2.5 million. Quick Hits Pierre LeBrun: “David
Update: The Nashville Predators have hired John Hynes to be their head coach Predators open for business … Will they be deadline Sellers? Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Absolutely expect the Nashville Predators to make some trades before the February 24th NHL trade deadline. GM David Poile stated after the Winter Classic that they are “open