Predators Looking to Replace McDonagh & Addressing Trade Rumors
Also, will Nashville make a change at goalie this summer?
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Predators’ Free-Agent Targets to Replace Ryan McDonagh
May 29, 2024 by Gabe Fly
With Ryan McDonagh’s recent departure via a trade that sent him back to the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he won two Stanley Cups, the Nashville Predators are now in the market for a new top-four defenseman. McDonagh leaves a substantial void on the Predators’ blue line, having been a cornerstone for the team in the past two seasons. During this period, he played a total of 145 games and averaged more than 21 minutes of ice time per game.
NHL Insider and GM Clarify Marner to Predators Trade Rumors
May 22, 2024 by Jim Parsons
The recent speculation about Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner potentially being traded to the Nashville Predators has generated significant buzz. While the rumors make theoretical sense, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun took a look at the speculation and called it “silly season” and noted that several factors complicate the possibility of such a trade.
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5 Goaltenders the Maple Leafs Should Look at This Offseason
May 30, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
The Toronto Maple Leafs could be in for some significant changes this offseason to several different parts of their roster. They have already got the ball rolling by firing Sheldon Keefe and replacing him with Craig Berube as head coach, though they are nowhere close to being done just yet. There have been rumours about potentially moving on from Mitch Marner, though the possibility still remains that he is a part of the roster for the 2024-25 season.