New Predators prospect David Edstrom spent last season on loan to SHL Frolunda after signing his entry-level deal with Vegas. However, it doesn’t appear as if that will be the case this time around. In an interview with 102.5 The Game (audio link), Nashville GM Barry Trotz indicated that he envisions his new center playing big minutes with AHL Milwaukee. Since Edstrom wasn’t … [Read more...] about Trotz: Plan Is For Edstrom To Play In Milwaukee
Predators Won’t Immediately Spend Money Freed Up By Ryan Johansen’s Contract Termination
One of the byproducts of Philadelphia’s termination of Ryan Johansen’s contract earlier this week was that it wasn’t just the Flyers that gained cap space but also the Predators. When Nashville moved the center to Colorado last offseason, they retained $4MM of his $8MM salary in the process and the termination takes that money off the books. Speaking with 102.5 The Game (audio … [Read more...] about Predators Won’t Immediately Spend Money Freed Up By Ryan Johansen’s Contract Termination
San Jose Sharks Acquire, Extend Yaroslav Askarov
The Nashville Predators’ number one goaltending prospect seems to have gotten his wish for a move outside of the Predators organization as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman is reporting that the San Jose Sharks are close to acquiring Yaroslav Askarov. According to a press release from Nashville, the Sharks will acquire Askarov, forward Nolan Burke, and Colorado’s third-round pick … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks Acquire, Extend Yaroslav Askarov
Poll: Which Team Will Trade For Yaroslav Askarov?
The top goaltending prospect of the Nashville Predators, Yaroslav Askarov, made waves around the NHL a few days ago as he publicly requested a trade out of the Predators’ organization. Askarov and his agent assert that if he is not moved by the end of training camp and is sent down to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals, he will not report. Askarov has seen his … [Read more...] about Poll: Which Team Will Trade For Yaroslav Askarov?
Flyers Place Ryan Johansen On Unconditional Waivers For Contract Termination
The Flyers announced they’ve placed center Ryan Johansen on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract following a “material breach.” Johansen is expected to clear waivers and file a grievance with the NHLPA following his termination, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Philadelphia acquired Johansen from the Avalanche before the trade deadline, taking on his reduced … [Read more...] about Flyers Place Ryan Johansen On Unconditional Waivers For Contract Termination