Chris Johnston of TSN’s Insider Trading reported tonight that it appears Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield and Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson will not be a part of Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Both Caufield and Thompson have had strong starts to the season but were reportedly left off the roster as Team USA prioritized experience over young skill. It’s a … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Team USA, Annunen, Misa
Predators Acquire Justus Annunen From Avalanche
The Nashville Predators have acquired goaltender Justus Annunen and a 2025 sixth-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche, in exchange for veteran goaltender Scott Wedgewood. Goaltending has been the sore spot of Colorado’s early season. They’ve already iced four different goaltenders while dealing with nagging injury and inconsistent play from both Annunen and starter Alexandar … [Read more...] about Predators Acquire Justus Annunen From Avalanche
Predators Recall Nick Blankenburg, Adam Wilsby
10:16 a.m.: Center Michael McCarron has landed on injured reserve to open up a necessary roster spot for Blankenburg’s and Wilsby’s recalls, per Kieser. He’s sat out the last two games with an upper-body injury and will be out again tonight against the Flyers, but he’s eligible to return Friday against the Lightning. 9:49 a.m.: The Predators have recalled defenseman Nick … [Read more...] about Predators Recall Nick Blankenburg, Adam Wilsby
Predators Acquire Ryder Rolston From Blackhawks
The Predators have made their second trade this week, announcing the acquisition of forward prospect Ryder Rolston from the Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations. Rolston, 23, was a fifth-round pick of the Avalanche in 2020, but was traded to Chicago the following year in exchange for Carl Söderberg. The son of longtime NHLer Brian Rolston stands at 6’1″ and 174 lbs … [Read more...] about Predators Acquire Ryder Rolston From Blackhawks
Predators Activate, Reassign Spencer Stastney
The Predators have activated defenseman Spencer Stastney off the non-roster list and assigned him to AHL Milwaukee, Alex Daugherty of the Tennessean relays. Stastney, 24, has been on personal leave for over two months. Nashville never issued an update on his status aside from head coach Andrew Brunette saying he’d be out indefinitely at the beginning of training camp. If he was … [Read more...] about Predators Activate, Reassign Spencer Stastney