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Nashville Predators News & Notes
Zac Rinaldo to sign a two-way in Nashville. Reunites with Peter Laviolette. #Preds
— Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) June 30, 2018
Unconfirmed, but thanks for ruining my day, Poile. For those of you who are unaware, Zac Rinaldo’s greatest achievement in hockey is getting suspended in the AHL... while already being suspended by the NHL. That’s talent, baby.
Other Hockey News & Notes
Sharks finalizing eight-year, $64 million, extension with Logan Couture | Sportsnet
Couture just got himself that Ryan Johansen pay day.
Canadiens acquire Joel Armia, Steve Mason from Jets Sportsnet
Well, it looks like Paul "the ricochet machine" Stastny will be in Winnipeg for the foreseeable future.
Also, it doesn’t appear that the Habs ever had any intention of hanging on to Steve Mason.
Steve Mason (MTL) and Tyler Ennis (MIN) are on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) June 30, 2018
Leafs, Flames among teams interested in Ryan | TSN
#Leafs among the teams to express interest in centre Derek Ryan. They haven’t made a firm offer (hello, Tavares) but he’s sitting on multi-year offers from #Flames and a Central division team. Detroit and Columbus also believed to be in the mix.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 30, 2018
Red Wings to re-sign Green, likely add Bernier and potentially Vanek | TSN
Defenseman Mike Green is staying put in Detroit, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger. The Wings also are likely to add Jonathan Bernier and Thomas Vanek as well.
Evander Kane opens up on why things didn't work out in Winnipeg | Sportsnet
"First, it was frustrating not to have success on the ice. I had been in the NHL for five years and never experienced a winning season. I play to win. That, for me, is the best thing about hockey. So after every season in Winnipeg, I requested a trade. And each summer, nothing happened. But no matter the situation off the ice, my play and effort never changed. So I played my ass off for the Jets, because that was all there was to do."
You requested a trade at the end of each season? Jesus, dude...
Svechnikov signs three-year contract with Hurricanes | NHL
Andrei Svechnikov, the No. 2 pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday.Including a signing bonus, the contract has an AAV of $925,000.
It's official! pic.twitter.com/nqb5sEk4pB
— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) June 30, 2018
Agent says Rick Nash unsure if he'll play next season | ESPN
"Former Rangers and Bruins winger Rick Nash, 34, is taking time to contemplate whether to play in the 2018-19 season, according to his agent."
Rasmus Dahlin lays hit on Buffalo Sabres teammate Matej Pekar at development camp | Sportsnet
Keep your head up, kid.
Everyone is still talking about it.
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) June 29, 2018
The Hit from @rasmusdahlin00 pic.twitter.com/C8KLws7yjp
Okay... maybe it’s a little weird for a team to make a highlight reel that features one of their own prospects getting blown-up.
Buffalo Sabres expected to sign free-agent goalie Carter Hutton | ESPN
Carter Hutton is likely to sign with the Sabres sometime today.
Godspeed, Hutts.