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Kraken GM explains Matthew Wood’s appeal after trade from Predators

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The Seattle Kraken and Nashville Predators teamed up for a one-for-one swap of underperforming forwards on Sunday evening, with Shane Wright going from Washington state to Tennessee, and Matthew Wood heading the other way. It’s an intriguing change of scenery for a pair of first-round picks; Wright was selected fourth overall in the 2022 NHL […] The post Kraken GM explains Matthew Wood’s appeal after trade from Predators appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Predators’ Chris MacFarland breaks silence on Shane Wright trade

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The Nashville Predators acquired Shane Wright in a trade with the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. This ends a bit of a saga within the Kraken. Wright has preferred a trade out of Seattle for a while now. He finally got his wish with this move. The newest Predators forward has had a rollercoaster of a […] The post Predators’ Chris MacFarland breaks silence on Shane Wright trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kraken, Predators swap forwards in intriguing midseason trade

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The Seattle Kraken have finally traded 22-year-old center Shane Wright after months of continuous rumors. The Kraken completed a one-for-one trade with the Nashville Predators in exchange for 21-year-old winger Matthew Wood, giving both former first-round picks a fresh start, per a post on X by Frank Seravalli. Wright, selected fourth overall in the 2022 […] The post Kraken, Predators swap forwards in intriguing midseason trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steven Stamkos had a telling response to Nikita Kucherov’s trade request

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Even Nashville Predators star and former Tampa Bay Lightning franchise player Steven Stamkos is surprised by the recent developments between the Bolts and ex-teammate Nikita Kucherov. Reports surfaced Friday that Kucherov officially asked the Lightning for a trade, a move that left many stunned. Kucherov has played his entire career so far in a Tampa … The post Steven Stamkos had a telling response to Nikita Kucherov’s trade request appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lightning Legend Reacts to Nikita Kucherov’s Trade Request

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Aformer stalwart of the Tampa Bay Lightning had something to say about Nikita Kucherov’s trade request. Former captain Steven Stamkos expressed surprise after his Nashville Predators defeated Tampa Bay 5-4 in a shootout Saturday, Oct. 31. The reunion came one day after reports that Kucherov wants to leave the team Stamkos once captained. Steven Stamkos […] The post Lightning Legend Reacts to Nikita Kucherov’s Trade Request appeared first on HEAVY.

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2027 NHL Mock Draft 1.0: It’s Landon DuPont’s world

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Happy Halloween, hockey fans! The calendar is about to flip to the month of November. The 2026-27 NHL season has been quite the show, hasn’t it? Dylan Larkin is refusing to play for the Detroit Red Wings. Stunningly, Nikita Kucherov wants off the Tampa Bay Lightning. And this could only be the tip of the […] The post 2027 NHL Mock Draft 1.0: It’s Landon DuPont’s world appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning star Nikita Kucherov’s agent responds to Julien BriseBois’ firm trade stance

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Nikita Kucherov dropped a bombshell Friday night, reportedly informing the Tampa Bay Lightning — the team he’s won two Stanley Cups with — that he doesn’t intend to sign a contract extension. The Russian superstar also requested a trade, as first reported by Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman. Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois didn’t take […] The post Lightning star Nikita Kucherov’s agent responds to Julien BriseBois’ firm trade stance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL rumors: 2 playoff hopefuls linked to Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson

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Although Detroit Red Wings interim general manager Shawn Horcoff remains adamant that he wants to sign restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson, trade rumors continue to swirl around the 23-year-old. The Swede remains away from the team, and despite the Dylan Larkin saga hogging most of the spotlight in Motown, multiple teams have shown interest […] The post NHL rumors: 2 playoff hopefuls linked to Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Predators’ Barry Trotz drops Alex Ovechkin truth bomb amid final game in Nashville

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Barry Trotz had plenty of praise for Alex Ovechkin ahead of the Washington Capitals captain’s final regular-season appearance in Nashville, highlighting the impact the NHL legend has made throughout his career. Trotz, who coached Ovechkin in Washington from 2014 to 2018, reunited with the veteran forward before the Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 at […] The post Predators’ Barry Trotz drops Alex Ovechkin truth bomb amid final game in Nashville appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Predators Could Deal Veteran Ryan O’Reilly

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The Nashville Predators could deal veteran Ryan O’Reilly as the team looks to retool under new general manager Chris MacFarland. The Predators have gotten off to a mediocre start to this season, with a 4-4-5 record that’s about as average as it gets. After missing the playoffs the last two seasons, the team hired MacFarland […] The post Predators Could Deal Veteran Ryan O’Reilly appeared first on HEAVY.

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Preds Bench $22 Million Defenseman in Loss to Capitals

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The Nashville Predators have had an up-and-down start to the season and have made no secret of their desire to make changes on defense. On Thursday night, they dressed seven defensemen in a 4-3 loss at home against Washington. Eventually, head coach Andrew Brunette benched veteran blueliner Nic Hague following a stretch in which he […] The post Preds Bench $22 Million Defenseman in Loss to Capitals appeared first on HEAVY.

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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin gets special retirement gift from Roman Josi, Predators

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Alex Ovechkin has already announced that the 2026-27 season will be his last year in the National Hockey League. As the season plays out, the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer will undoubtedly receive a number of tributes and gifts as he makes his way from city to city with the Washington Capitals. It's Alex Ovechkin's […] The post Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin gets special retirement gift from Roman Josi, Predators appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Wings Simon Edvinsson Trade Talks Gaining Steam In New Update

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The Detroit Red Wings were hit with a pair of trades to make, with Dylan Larkin requesting out and Simon Edvinsson holding out ahead of the season. While Larkin’s deal can take more time to get done, Edvinsson has a time crunch to find a dance partner.Edvinsson and the Red Wings have until Dec. 1 […] The post Red Wings Simon Edvinsson Trade Talks Gaining Steam In New Update appeared first on HEAVY.

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Noah Kahan was at Predators’ loss for Filip Forsberg, not George Kittle

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Some of the celebrities at the Nashville Predators’ loss to the New York Islanders were folk singer Noah Kahan and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle. However, the “Stick Season” singer didn’t care about seeing the seven-time Pro Bowler. He was there to watch star player Filip Forsberg. View this post on Instagram He […] The post Noah Kahan was at Predators’ loss for Filip Forsberg, not George Kittle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer pulls off historic OT feat in win vs. Predators

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New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer made NHL history in Tuesday night’s 4-3 shootout win over the Nashville Predators. The 19-year-old played every second of the five-minute overtime period, becoming the first player to accomplish the feat since official real-time ice-time tracking began in the 2009-10 season. Schaefer drew a tripping penalty against Nashville forward […] The post Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer pulls off historic OT feat in win vs. Predators appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nashville Predators Lineup Decisions Before Playing Islanders

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The Nashville Predators are set to play the New York Islanders tonight in the second game of their five-game homestand. Nashville is coming off a 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night to start their current stretch at home. Head coach Andrew Brunette is hoping to carry that play over into tonight’s game […] The post Nashville Predators Lineup Decisions Before Playing Islanders appeared first on HEAVY.

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Colorado Avalanche Coach Calls Out Two Failures After Predators Loss

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The high-octane Colorado Avalanche have stalled in recent games. And the result was no different in Sunday’s loss to the Predators. Colorado had Saturday off while the Predators lost a heartbreaker to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Nevertheless, the Predators still outshot the Avalanche 35-21 and built a 5-0 lead before Colorado got its act together. Head […] The post Colorado Avalanche Coach Calls Out Two Failures After Predators Loss appeared first on HEAVY.

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St. Louis Blues Waiver Pickup Delivers Something Few Expected

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The St. Louis Blues dominated the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. Thanks in a big part to one recent waiver pickup. Justin Barron had a game to remember in the Blues’ 6-2 win over the Golden Knights. He finished the game with four points and a goal, which easily made him the game’s First Star. […] The post St. Louis Blues Waiver Pickup Delivers Something Few Expected appeared first on HEAVY.

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NHL rumors: Predators still looking for defensemen after Jayden Struble trade

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Earlier this month, the Nashville Predators swung a trade with the Montreal Canadiens, acquiring defenseman Jayden Struble in return for a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. However, Predators general manager Chris MacFarland, who took over the executive responsibilities for the franchise in early June, may not be finished making moves. According to NHL […] The post NHL rumors: Predators still looking for defensemen after Jayden Struble trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Insider gives shaky update on Predators pursuit of Avalanche GM

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The Nashville Predators’ search for a new general manager continues to stretch on, with insider Elliotte Friedman suggesting the club may be waiting for permission to speak with a top candidate, according to comments made on Monday’s edition of 32 Thoughts podcast. Friedman described Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland as a “logical target” for Nashville, […] The post Insider gives shaky update on Predators pursuit of Avalanche GM appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild rumors: Minnesota ‘badly wants to re-sign’ this veteran forward

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Michael McCarron just enjoyed one of the best seasons of his NHL career, scoring 17 points split between the Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild before adding four points in 11 Stanley Cup Playoff contests. Although the campaign ended in disappointment in the State of Hockey — the Wild lost to the Colorado Avalanche in five […] The post Wild rumors: Minnesota ‘badly wants to re-sign’ this veteran forward appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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