The Nashville Predators entered the 2024-25 season with, on paper, one of the best rosters in the NHL. They won the sweepstakes for Tampa Bay Lightning legend Steven Stamkos in his first trip to unrestricted free agency, and bolstered him with impact players in Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei. But Nashville now sits with a dismal 13-22-7 record halfway through the season. … [Read more...] about Predators Expecting Increase In Trade Talks, Interest In Ryan O’Reilly
Predators Recall Kieffer Bellows
The Predators have added some extra depth up front heading into their game against Washington. The team announced that they have recalled winger Kieffer Bellows from AHL Milwaukee. Nashville had two open roster spots so no corresponding moves needed to be made. The 26-year-old spent last season on a minor-league deal with Toronto. He was quite productive with the Marlies, … [Read more...] about Predators Recall Kieffer Bellows
Predators’ Luke Evangelista Out Four Weeks With Lower-Body Injury
Predators winger Luke Evangelista will be sidelined for the next four weeks with a lower-body injury, head coach Barry Trotz told Robby Stanley of NHL.com on Thursday. Evangelista, 22, left Tuesday’s loss to the Jets in the first period after his right leg got tangled up while being hit by Winnipeg defenseman Neal Pionk. Jonathan Marchessault and Steven Stamkos also got banged … [Read more...] about Predators’ Luke Evangelista Out Four Weeks With Lower-Body Injury
Predators To Loan Austin Roest Back To WHL When Healthy
While Predators prospect Austin Roest is eligible to play in the minors this season, WHL Everett announced that Nashville has informed them that they will return him to junior once he recovers from his injury sustained back in training camp. The 20-year-old was a sixth-round pick in 2023 and has already signed his entry-level deal. Roest has surpassed the 70-point mark in the … [Read more...] about Predators To Loan Austin Roest Back To WHL When Healthy
Trotz: Predators Receiving Trade Interest In Edstrom
In an appearance on 102.5 The Game (audio link), Predators GM Barry Trotz indicated that he has been getting calls about prospect center David Edstrom. One of the key pieces coming to Nashville in the Yaroslav Askarov trade, Edstrom is coming off a strong showing for Sweden at the World Juniors that saw him pick up six points in seven games while he has 13 points in 22 games … [Read more...] about Trotz: Predators Receiving Trade Interest In Edstrom