Hindsight is an amazing thing, and allows us to look back and wonder “what could have been.” Though perfection is attempted, scouting and draft selection is far from an exact science, and sometimes, it doesn’t work out the way teams – or players – intended. For every Patrick Kane, there is a Patrik Stefan. We’re looking back at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft and asking how it would … [Read more...] about 2008 NHL Draft Take Two: Eighteenth Overall Pick
Coyotes Claim Connor Ingram
For the second time this preseason, the Coyotes have added to their goaltending depth as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link) that they’ve claimed Connor Ingram off waivers from Nashville. The 25-year-old saw his first NHL action last season, getting into three games during the regular season with the Predators, posting a 3.71 GAA along with a .879 SV%. … [Read more...] about Coyotes Claim Connor Ingram
Prospect Simon Knak Signs Three-Year Extension In Switzerland
The Predators will be waiting a while to sign prospect Simon Knak as HC Davos of the Swiss NLA announced that they’ve signed the winger to a three-year extension that runs through the 2025-26 season. Nashville selected the 20-year-old in the sixth round in 2021 (179th overall) on the heels of a season split between Davos and Portland of the WHL. Knak is off to a solid start … [Read more...] about Prospect Simon Knak Signs Three-Year Extension In Switzerland
Snapshots: Czechia, Columbus, Landeskog
The Czech Foreign Ministry has told the San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators that they will not welcome Russian-born players into the country for the Global Series games, scheduled to be held on October 7 and 8 in Prague. A report from the Associated Press confirms that a letter has been sent to the NHL explaining that visas are not to be issued to Russian players because of … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Czechia, Columbus, Landeskog
Nashville Predators Hire Nathan Gerbe
After missing all of last season following hip surgery, it appears as though Nathan Gerbe has decided to retire. The long-time NHL forward has been hired as a development coach by the Nashville Predators, who announced several hockey operations appointments today. Gerbe takes the place of Sebastien Bordeleau, who has been promoted to skills coach, while Brett Carson and Ronda … [Read more...] about Nashville Predators Hire Nathan Gerbe