Despite being the only member of the team without a new contract heading into training camp, there’s little chance forward Luke Evangelista is moving on from the Nashville Predators. Speaking with Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean, General Manager Barry Trotz said that trading Evangelista is “not even a thought.” Over the last two years, playing full-time in Nashville, … [Read more...] about Predators Have No Intension Of Trading Luke Evangelista
Predators Sign Scott Harrington, Isaac Ratcliffe To PTOs
The Predators are bringing in defenseman Scott Harrington and winger Isaac Ratcliffe into training camp on professional tryouts, reports Brooks Bratten of NHL.com. Both are likely angling for contracts with their AHL affiliate in Milwaukee for the upcoming season. Harrington, 32, has over 250 games of NHL experience but hasn’t played in the league since the 2022-23 season, … [Read more...] about Predators Sign Scott Harrington, Isaac Ratcliffe To PTOs
Evening Notes: Evangelista, Canadiens Rookies, Cootes
Negotiations between winger Luke Evangelista and the Nashville Predators have begun to stall per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, who reports that yearly salary is what’s created the wedge. Evangelista is one of the top unsigned restricted free agents after players like Connor Zary and Marco Rossi both found new deals. The 23-year-old Evangelista posted an impressive 10 … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Evangelista, Canadiens Rookies, Cootes
Tanner Molendyk Injury Reportedly “Not Serious”
Nashville Predators prospect Tanner Molendyk was the subject of an injury scare Thursday after taking a hit during one of the team’s rookie tournament practices in Tampa. At the time, The Tennessean’s Alex Daugherty reported that Molendyk’s absence from the rest of practice appeared precautionary, and today Daugherty confirmed that Molendyk indeed avoided major damage. … [Read more...] about Tanner Molendyk Injury Reportedly “Not Serious”
Salary Cap Deep Dive: Nashville Predators
Navigating the salary cap is one of the most important tasks for a front office. Teams that can avoid total cap chaos by walking the tightrope of inking players to deals that match their value (or compensate for future value without breaking the bank) remain successful. Those who don’t often see struggles and front office changes. PHR will look at every NHL team and give a … [Read more...] about Salary Cap Deep Dive: Nashville Predators