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Predators GM sends blunt message to Shane Wright after blockbuster trade

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No NHL general manager has been busier than Chris MacFarland. In less than five months since the former Colorado Avalanche executive took over as Nashville Predators GM, he’s executed a league-high 11 trades. None of them were more noteworthy than the deal he made for Shane Wright. MacFarland shipped 2023 first-round pick Matthew Wood to […] The post Predators GM sends blunt message to Shane Wright after blockbuster trade appeared first on HEAVY.

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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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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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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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All 3 NHL’s General Manager of the Year Award finalists are still in the postseason

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The NHL continues to announce finalists for the end-of-year awards. Now, it is known that Jim Nill will not be winning the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award for a fourth straight season. The NHL has announced the three finalists for the Jim Gregory Award, according to a release from the league. Bill […] The post All 3 NHL’s General Manager of the Year Award finalists are still in the postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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