The Predators are a franchise that rarely hands out trade protection when they sign contracts, even to some of their longer-term veterans. However, in an appearance on 102.5 The Game today, GM Barry Trotz acknowledged that if he’s able to agree to terms on a long-term extension with goaltender Juuse Saros, he would have to give out some sort of trade protection though it would … [Read more...] about Trotz: Saros Will Have Some Form Of Trade Protection In His Next Deal
Sharks Acquire Egor Afanasyev From Predators
The San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators have swapped young forwards, with San Jose receiving Egor Afanasyev while Nashville has received Ozzy Wiesblatt (Twitter link). Afanasyev moves west as a pending restricted free agent, while Wiesblatt still has one year remaining on his entry-level contract. Rather than try and find a new deal with the Predators, Afanasyev will now … [Read more...] about Sharks Acquire Egor Afanasyev From Predators
Predators Hire Darby Hendrickson As Assistant Coach
The Predators are close to announcing Darby Hendrickson as their newest assistant coach, reports Minnesota’s FOX 9 Sports. The Predators later announced that the longtime Wild coach and player will reunite with former Minnesota teammate Andrew Brunette behind the Nashville bench. Hendrickson and Brunette spent parts of three seasons together with the Wild shortly after their … [Read more...] about Predators Hire Darby Hendrickson As Assistant Coach
Free Agent Focus: Nashville Predators
Free agency is now just a month away and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July while many teams have key restricted free agents to re-sign as well. We continue our look around the NHL with an overview of the free agent situation for the Predators. Key Restricted Free Agents F Jaret Anderson-Dolan – … [Read more...] about Free Agent Focus: Nashville Predators
Predators Optimistic In Extending Juuse Saros
Star Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros has been deeply entrenched in trade rumors for much of the season, largely thanks to the emergence of top goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov in the minor leagues. But the two sides might not be set for the departure many are expecting, with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman sharing that, “the player wants to stay and the team wants him … [Read more...] about Predators Optimistic In Extending Juuse Saros