The Nashville Predators are far from where they want to be after spending a heap to sign Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei this summer. The team sits at the bottom of the Central Division with a 4-7-1 record – one less win than the notably-rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks. That led general manager Barry Trotz to hint that a complete teardown would follow … [Read more...] about Predators Could Test Young Prospects, Trust Andrew Brunette Amid Struggles
Predators Not Ready To Hit The Panic Button
The Nashville Predators were expecting better than a 4-7-1 record through the first month of the regular season, especially after spending $108.5MM to bring in Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei in free agency. Still, despite the poor start, it doesn’t appear the team is ready to hit the panic button yet.The issues in Nashville fall on both sides of the ice. … [Read more...] about Predators Not Ready To Hit The Panic Button
Mark Jankowski Considered Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury
Just before puck drop of tonight’s contest between the Nashville Predators and Edmonton Oilers, the former announced an injury update for one of their forwards. The Predators shared Mark Jankowski would not suit up in tonight’s action as he’s day-to-day with an upper-body injury.Before tonight’s injury designation, Jankowski had suited up in all nine of the Predators’ games to … [Read more...] about Mark Jankowski Considered Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury
Predators Sign Ozzy Wiesblatt To Two-Year Extension
The Predators have signed forward prospect Ozzy Wiesblatt to a two-year, two-way extension, per general manager Barry Trotz. The deal is worth $775K per season at the NHL level, but his minor-league salary wasn’t disclosed. It’s a nice bit of organizational security for the 2020 first-round pick of the Sharks, who’s had a peculiar last few months. The 22-year-old winger was in … [Read more...] about Predators Sign Ozzy Wiesblatt To Two-Year Extension
Nashville Predators Reassign Marc Del Gaizo
The Nashville Predators are switching things up on their blue line. The organization announced they reassigned defenseman Marc Del Gaizo to their AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals. The transaction indicates the Predators are ready to re-insert defenseman Dante Fabbro into a starting role. Five defensemen on Nashville’s roster have played in each of the team’s eight games … [Read more...] about Nashville Predators Reassign Marc Del Gaizo