Regardless of evaporating interest in Trocheck, the team is still trying to acquire a top-six center. In the same report, Russo and Smith suggested that the Wild could target veteran center Ryan O’Reilly from the Nashville Predators. The two teams recently got together on a trade that sent Michael McCarron to Minnesota, so there wouldn’t be any anti-divisional bias from either … [Read more...] about Wild Connected To Ryan O’Reilly
Stars Acquire Michael Bunting
5:05 p.m.: Both teams have announced the trade as reported. 4:23 p.m.: The Dallas Stars are bringing in a formidable middle-six forward for their playoff run. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Stars have acquired Michael Bunting from the Nashville Predators. TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported that the Predators will receive the Seattle Kraken’s 2026 third-round pick … [Read more...] about Stars Acquire Michael Bunting
Predators Recall Joakim Kemell
Just before their game against Boston, the Nashville Predators recalled top prospect Joakim Kemell, noted by Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Pucks. He was dropped right into the lineup, playing for the first time with the big club since October. Blockbuster moves from the team have yet to be seen, but GM Barry Trotz has still been aggressive moving out key depth pieces, even if to … [Read more...] about Predators Recall Joakim Kemell
Erik Haula Generating Trade Interest
For teams not interested in paying the price for Robert Thomas or Vincent Trocheck, the Nashville Predators have another center option available for trade. According to ESPN’s Kevin Weekes, Erik Haula is drawing interest from around the league. Haula, a pending unrestricted free agent, has scored nine goals and 30 points in 61 games for Nashville this season, averaging 16:38 of … [Read more...] about Erik Haula Generating Trade Interest
Latest On Cole Smith
Already having sent out Michael McCarron, another pending free agent Predator could be on the move soon. Forward Cole Smith took just a three second shift in tonight’s game against Columbus, at one point leaving for the locker room, but eventually returning to the bench, still not playing. Insider Frank Seravalli reported that Tampa Bay is showing interest. The undrafted … [Read more...] about Latest On Cole Smith