The 17-year-old center Yegor Surin, chosen 22nd overall, spent much of last season with Loko Yaroslavl of the MHL, though he did play three games with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the KHL. He racked up 52 points (22G/30A) and 108 PIM in his 42 games with Loko Yaroslavl, which is an interesting combination to see for a first-round pick. He’d also captained Russia’s under-17 team the … [Read more...] about Nashville Predators 2024 Draft Selections
2024 NHL Draft Open Thread
While you wait for our draft coverage, here’s the spot to hang out and chat! We’ll have a piece on the Preds’ first-round pick tonight, followed by a summary of tomorrow’s picks after the draft is complete. Source … [Read more...] about 2024 NHL Draft Open Thread
2024 HHoF class includes former Preds
Shea Weber and David Poile were both inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Tuesday, with Weber joining the players there in his first year of eligibility–along with co-inductee Pavel Datsyuk–and Poile, obviously, being recognized as a builder. Poile was an obvious shoo-in, but questions about whether Weber would be recognized for his undoubted talent remained until the … [Read more...] about 2024 HHoF class includes former Preds
Reports: Predators Sign Juuse Saros to 8-year, $7.74 million AAV Extension
Per reports from Elliotte Friedman and Chris Johnston, the Nashville Predators have signed goaltender Juuse Saros to a 8-year extension – at $7.74 million per year. The deal cannot become official until Monday (July 1st) – the start of the new league year, but reportedly the deal with the young netminder is done and will take effect starting in the 2025-26 season. Source … [Read more...] about Reports: Predators Sign Juuse Saros to 8-year, $7.74 million AAV Extension
Offseason Weekly Dump & Chase: Sunbelt Supremacy
From laughingstock to destination to champion: The Panthers’ journey to winning the Stanley CupAfter 30 years of failure and frustration, the Panthers are now a prestige franchise. Here’s how it all transpired, and how they build from here. Hopefully someday soon it’ll be Nashville’s turn. Panthers’ Stanley Cup handoff goes from Barkov to Bobrovsky | NHL.comBecomes 1st goalie … [Read more...] about Offseason Weekly Dump & Chase: Sunbelt Supremacy