After this disastrous season for the Vancouver Canucks, there will be plenty of changes. Both on the ice and off it. In particular, the futures of general manager Patrik Allvin and head coach Adam Foote are in doubt . There is some intrigue around Allvin's situation. He is thought of highly around the organization, but so is assistant GM Ryan Johnson. And coincidentally, it's been reported that the Canucks turned down a request from the Nashville Predators to speak with Johnson ab...
The Edmonton Oilers may need to look for a new assistant general manager this offseason. Appearing on Oilers Now (10:39 mark) on Wednesday evening, NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported that Oilers assistant general manager Bill Scott is a strong candidate to fill the Nashville Predators’ soon-to-be-vacant general manager role. Some even consider him the favourite….
If anyone wanted a job working in hockey, this might be the year that jobs can be had. We already know the Nashville Predators are hunting for a general manager to replace the outgoing Barry Trotz, the Toronto Maple Leafs need someone for their general manager position, and the New Jersey Devils are looking for someone for their GM office as well. As of today after another somewhat shocking announcement, there's another high-ranking hockey job that will be available at the end of the season, s...
The Nashville Predators continue their search for a new general manager. But one of the candidates they had hoped to interview is off limits. The Vancouver Canucks have rejected a bid by the Preds to speak with their assistant GM and current GM of the AHL's Abbotsford Canucks, Ryan Johnson. What changes are coming in Vancouver? Everything is fluid. 1 thing I was told is the Canucks denied Nashville permission to talk with Abbotsford Canucks GM Ryan Johnson. We will have more on the show. @Donn...
I know that this game preview is a day early, as the Winnipeg Jets do not play until Thursday….but I have a bunch of teleconferences scheduled for tomorrow, so thought I would get it done while I have time.
In Tuesday’s NHL action, neither the St. Louis Blues nor Seattle Kraken used their game in hand on Winnipeg to gain points, as both dropped their contests to stay behind the Jets in the standings. The Nashville Predators did win their match, so they now have a 4 pt advantage on the Tru...
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I hope everyone had an enjoyable Easter long weekend…I certainly am happy that I used a few holiday days to stretch it to a full 7 days without doing my day job.
Moving on to look at the Western Conference’s wildcard race before action gets underway on Monday. The Winnipeg Jets are currently 3 points behind the Nashville Predators & Los Angeles Kings, who are tied for the 8th and final spot. The San Jose Sharks are only 2 points back of those clubs and 1 up on the Jets, while the St. Loui...
Alexander Wennberg’s third-period equalizer felt like a turning point. After erasing a three-goal deficit, the San Jose Sharks had life, energy, and belief. But against a playoff-caliber Nashville Predators team, it slipped away just as quickly in a 6-3 loss Saturday night at SAP Center.
The San Jose Sharks fell to the Nashville predators 6-3 Saturday night at the SAP Center after a four game win streak. San Jose has yet to beat Nashville since 2019, and this game was another taste of wha...
Following the 2026 NHL trade deadline, Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi was brought up as a potential dark-horse offseason trade candidate by The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun . If the Predators end up embracing a rebuild and making Josi available, there is no question that he would generate a ton of interest. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could pursue Josi if he is made available during the offseason. Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings are struggling to take that ne...
The Nashville Predators began their search for a new General Manager earlier this season when Barry Trotz announced he'd be stepping down. He and the front office are continuing their search, and word is they've tried to poach one of the most forward-thinking GMs in hockey. Only problem is, his current employers aren't interested in letting him go. Elliotte Friedman explains on Hockey Night in Canada: The Carolina Hurricanes wouldn't talk about it today, but I'm under the understanding.....
In the grand scheme of games and the San Jose Sharks’ playoff hopes, this one is huge. The Sharks play host to the Nashville Predators tonight and this one has massive playoff implications. The Sharks and the Predators are tied with 79 points apiece and are fighting it out for the second wild card spot in the Western Conference. This is the second of three meetings between the two teams, which means there is plenty of opportunity for animosity to build up. The last time these two teams met, th...
The fit between Jonathan Marchessault and the Nashville Predators has simply not been there. Because of this, the 35-year-old forward has been a trade candidate for quite some time now. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could try to land Marchessault this offseason. New Jersey Devils The Devils need another skilled winger in their top six, and it would not be particularly surprising if they pursued Marchessault this offseason because of it. The Devils have been connected to him...
Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos was a popular name in the rumor mill leading up to the 2026 NHL trade deadline. The 36-year-old forward generated interest, but Nashville, of course, chose to keep him around. However, with the Predators in a retool, Stamkos will be a trade candidate to watch during the summer. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire Stamkos this offseason if he is made available. New Jersey Devils It has been an incredibly di...
The Seattle Kraken have been trending in the wrong direction as of late. After losing seven out of their last 10 games, the Kraken are now three points behind the Los Angeles Kings for the final wild card spot in the Western Conference. They are also behind the San Jose Sharks, Nashville Predators, and Winnipeg Jets. If the Kraken end up missing the playoffs again, they very well could end up making some changes to their roster this offseason. Because of this, let's look at three Kraken offsea...
I had fully intended to write a post about the departure of Steven Stamkos. I dated it in July of 2024, shortly after he’d been traded to the Nashville Predators. I shelved it, not only because it hurt but because Continue reading The unfortunate inevitability of sports →
We could write a thousand words about today’s game. Or we could just link back to the previous three or four recaps. The Tampa Bay Lightning struggled to start the game, fell behind, tied the game, and were the better team in the third period. Corey Perry tapped home a shot that snuck through Justus Annunen’s pads seven minutes into the third period to give the Bolts the 3-2 lead.
To the Lightning’s credit, they’re getting better. They only went down one goal this time, and it took almost...
Edmonton Oilers assistant general manager Bill Scott, known best for his lucky socks, has interviewed with the Nashville Predators for their vacant general manager’s job, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported. Scott joined the Oilers organization as the general manager of their AHL affiliate, the Oklahoma City Barons, for the 2010-11 season, spending four years there. He was…
Game 73: Nashville Predators (34-30-9) at Tampa Bay Lightning (45-21-6)
Time: 5:00 PM EST
Location: Benchmark International Arena, Steven Stamkos’ house for sixteen seasons
TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, ESPN+, 102.5 FM, Lightning App
Odds: Lightning -205
Know the Opponents: On the Forecheck
For much of the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning have been lagging behind the rest of the league in terms of games played. Entering today’s play, only San Jose (71 games) have suit...
While 77 points would barely have a team out of the basement in the Eastern Conference, for the Nashville Predators, it is currently enough for a wild card spot. Battling to hold on to their spot, they hosted the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, a team embroiled in their own heated battle, and theirs being in the most competitive division in hockey right now. The Habs outclassed their hosts for most of the game, opening up a 4-0 lead, and nearly earning a shutout for Jacob Fowler if not f...
Game 72: Montreal Canadiens @ Nashville Predators
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: CityTV, Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Predators region: FanDuel Sports Network South Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+
The Canadiens play their first match of a five-game road trip, and also their last one versus a Western Conference opponent this season, in Nashville versus the Predators, seeking to run their winning streak to four. After Jakub Dobeš claimed the...
Game 72: Montreal Canadiens @ Nashville Predators
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: CityTV, Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Predators region: FanDuel Sports Network South Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+
The Nashville Predators made headlines for their moves in summer of 2024, but all the commentary last season focused on how much of a disappointment the team that looked so good on paper turned out to be once the games started. They ended up in 3...
The Matchup: New Jersey Devils (36-32-2) at the Nashville Predators (34-28-9) The Time: 8:00 PM EST The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN; Radio — Devils Hockey Network The Game Preview: I had it here. The Rules: If you have been a reader here, you already know the rules. But for the rest, a reminder: please do not swear […]
The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils (36-32-2) at the Nashville Predators (34-28-9) The Time: 8:00 PM EDT The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN2; Radio — Devils Hockey Network Shutting the Predators Down While the Nashville Predators are not in as dire a state as they were in the first half of the season, they are still […]
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Blackhawks need young forward who can take over Jason Dickinson’s job ( Sun-Times )
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Blackhawks’ Anton Frondell on NHL debut: ‘It still feels like a dream’ ( The Athletic )
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This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.
BLACKHAWKS
RECAPS: Blackhawks 4, Islanders 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune )
Blackhawks’ Anton Frondell on NHL debut: ‘It still feels like a dream’ ( The Athletic )
NHL Global Series Germany Tickets Go On Sale March 27 ( NHL )
RECAPS: Predators 3, Blackhawks 2 (OT) ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune )
With Anton Frondell on the way, Ryan Greene and Nick Lardis look to hang on in top 6 ( The Athletic ) ...