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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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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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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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2 early Predators trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

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For a second consecutive year, the Nashville Predators came up short in their pursuit of a Stanley Cup Playoff berth, finishing the campaign with a 38-34-10 record. Although Nashville remained in the postseason conversation for stretches of the season, an underwhelming opening stretch proved too much to overcome in the long run. The Predators stumbled […] The post 2 early Predators trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Predators sign highly-touted Russian free agent to 1-year deal

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The Nashville Predators did not qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. They will also have a new GM coming in, as Barry Trotz has decided to step down from his role as general manager. Trotz is not off the job yet, though, and just made a splash signing, bringing in a highly-touted free […] The post Predators sign highly-touted Russian free agent to 1-year deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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