Kings forward Quinton Byfield is expected to return Wednesday against the Predators, team editorial content manager Zach Dooley reports. The 21-year-old missed the last two games with an illness and was listed as day-to-day.Unfortunately, underwhelming play from the rest of the squad has the Kings reeling. The team is 2-8-6 in their last 16 games and is now in a three-way tie … [Read more...] about Alexandre Carrier Will Be Game-Time Decision Wednesday
Wayne Simmonds Won’t Resume NHL Career
Free agent winger Wayne Simmonds told Joshua Clipperton of The Canadian Press on Friday that he won’t continue his 15-season NHL career. The 35-year-old has yet to file retirement paperwork with the league but confirmed he will not attempt a comeback. Simmonds last suited up in 2022-23, making 18 appearances with the Maple Leafs. The Scarborough, Ontario native reached UFA … [Read more...] about Wayne Simmonds Won’t Resume NHL Career
Central Snapshots: Vilardi, Gustafsson, Dermott, Gurianov
The Winnipeg Jets are expecting the return of forwards Gabriel Vilardi and David Gustafsson soon, per team reporter Mike McIntyre with The Free Press. Both players are out with lower-body injuries, with Vilardi missing the team’s last two games and optimistic he can return soon, while Gustafsson has been on injured reserve since December 30th. Vilardi missed roughly a … [Read more...] about Central Snapshots: Vilardi, Gustafsson, Dermott, Gurianov
Nashville Predators Sign Kevin Gravel To Two-Year Extension
The Nashville Predators have inked defenseman Kevin Gravel to a two-year, two-way, $1.5MM contract extension. The deal will carry a $775K cap hit at the NHL level. Gravel is currently the captain of Nashville’s AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals. He’s spent all season leading the AHL club, appearing in 36 games and recording six points, 13 penalty minutes, and a +6. This … [Read more...] about Nashville Predators Sign Kevin Gravel To Two-Year Extension
Predators Sign Cole Smith To Extension
The Predators signed forward Cole Smith to a two-year, $2MM ($1MM AAV) contract extension on Wednesday, per a team announcement. The deal begins next season and keeps Smith under contract through 2026. Smith, 28, is playing the 2023-24 season on a one-year, league-minimum contract that was set to make him a UFA this summer. This is his first multi-year contract with Nashville … [Read more...] about Predators Sign Cole Smith To Extension