Pittsburgh And Nashville Threatening Modifications?
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey NOW: The primary month retains going an increasing number of astray for groups just like the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators. The Penguins did defeat the Washington Capitals on Friday evening however the begin has left extra query marks than solutions.
Then, there may be the Nashville Predators. Kyle Dubas was seen scouting the Nashville Predators the opposite evening because the Washington Capitals entertained the group from the opposite “Broadway.” With each groups underachieving, it made some sense.
Now, it’s attention-grabbing to notice that each Dubas and Barry Trotz need to construct a aggressive group whereas accumulating draft picks over the subsequent a number of seasons. Each groups characteristic an getting old roster by the best way.
NHL Rumors: Nashville won’t rush into teaching determination
Possibly the query is just not Nashville’s coach however Pittsburgh’s. It’s little secret that Mike Sullivan is on the new seat regardless of the stance of a number of gamers together with Sidney Crosby. Having Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang on the identical roster has been an journey thus far.
Keep tuned with each groups as a result of these tales appear removed from completed.
Nashville Strife Creates Alternatives?
Finn Marceau of The Hockey Information: The concern of the Nashville Predators begin creates alternatives for different groups presumably. One in every of them is the Edmonton Oilers, who’ve struggled themselves. Nonetheless, they’ve climbed out of this just a few instances earlier than. The humorous half is so has Nashville.
Anyway, perhaps Barry Trotz mustn’t have mentioned the phrase rebuild. Retool was most likely the right alternative of phrases. Nonetheless, there may be little query that the components of his getting old roster haven’t began nicely this season. Roman Josi appears to be like an terrible lot like Erik Karlsson on the market. That’s not good.
NHL Rumors: Frustration However Not Panic But For Nashville
The issue lies in do any items probably match? Edmonton needs to discover a stay-at-home accomplice for Nurse. Though, the Oilers is probably not too eager on Alexandre Provider. His contract is good at ($3.75 million AAV, 3 extra years). He doesn’t drive play a lot, nevertheless.
Would Nashville even entertain unloading Provider? Might Edmonton repurpose the defender? These are good questions with unclear solutions. A number of groups want to search out options shortly or this 2024-25 NHL season will grow to be a misplaced one.
