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Predators’ 3 Best & Worst Trades All-Time

August 28, 2020 by Justin Haddad
Ryan Johansen, P.K. Subban, Filip Forsberg

David Poile has had a long career in the NHL, including stints as the Atlanta/Calgary Flames assistant general manager, 15 years as the Washington Capitals general manager from 1982-1997, and …

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Categories Archives, Predators History Tags David Poile, Erik Karlsson, Roman Josi, Ryan Johansen

Predators: Revisiting the Mikael Granlund/Kevin Fiala Trade

August 16, 2020August 16, 2020 by Justin Haddad
Mikael Granlund Nashville Predators

When winger Mikael Granlund was traded to the Nashville Predators from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Kevin Fiala at the 2018-19 trade deadline, there was a clear winner in …

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Categories Archives, Predators History, Predators Transactions Tags Kevin Fiala, Mikael Granlund

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 6

August 6, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Barry Trotz

The Nashville Predators hired their first coach in franchise history on this date and he became one of the best to ever stand behind a National Hockey League bench. Plus, …

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Categories Column, Coyotes History, Hurricanes History, Predators History, Red Wings History Tags Barry Trotz, Brett Hull, Mike Modano, Top Story

Ryan Johansen for Seth Jones: Still a Win-Win Trade

July 14, 2020 by Koby Mitchell
Ryan Johansen Nashville Predators

Jerseys were flying off the shelves. The Nashville Predators thought they were finally getting that number one centerman they needed and the Columbus Blue Jackets landed a big gun on …

Read moreRyan Johansen for Seth Jones: Still a Win-Win Trade

Categories Blue Jackets History, Hockey History, Predators History Tags Ryan Johansen, Seth Jones

Today in Hockey History: July 9

July 9, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Brendan Shanahan

The events of July 9 are full of Hall of Fame names who left their mark on the National Hockey League, both on the ice and in the front office. …

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Categories Avalanche History, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Predators History, Rangers History, Red Wings History Tags Brendan Shanahan, Joe Sakic, Red Kelly, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: June 29

June 29, 2020 by Greg Boysen
PK Subban Predators

National Hockey League fans who love blockbuster trades have had plenty to be happy about on June 29 over the years. There was an action-packed day in 2016 and two …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: June 29

Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Lightning History, Oilers History, Predators History Tags Chris Chelios, PK Subban, Taylor Hall, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: June 25

June 25, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Flames Doug Gilmour

June 25 has been an important date for the National Hockey League and its growth from six to the soon-to-be 32 teams. Also, this date brought us some important rule …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: June 25

Categories Blackhawks History, Blue Jackets History, Column, Oilers History, Predators History, Wild History Tags Denis Savard, Doug Gilmour, Taylor Hall, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: May 22

May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Nashville Predators Colton Sissons

Today was a big date in National Hockey League history for teams making to the Stanley Cup Final. Some teams made for the first time ever, while others returned for …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: May 22

Categories Blackhawks History, Jets History, Kings History, Lightning History, Predators History, Red Wings History Tags Alexei Zhamnov, Dustin Penner, Nicklas Lidstrom, Top Story

Today in Hockey History, May 4

May 4, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Alexander Mogilny

Throughout the years, May 4 has provided more action in National Hockey League playoff history than a lightsaber duel in space. Multiple hat tricks, the crowing of a champion and …

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Categories Canucks History, Capitals History, Flyers History, Predators History, Rangers History, Sabres History Tags Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Mogilny, Sidney Crosby, Top Story

Revisiting David Poile’s Drafts – 1998

March 10, 2020 by Kyle Gipe
Revisiting David Poile's Drafts Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators have been an NHL franchise since the 1998-99 season after the city was granted an expansion team in June 1997. In their 21 seasons of existence, there …

Read moreRevisiting David Poile’s Drafts – 1998

Categories Archives, Predators History Tags 1998 NHL Draft, David Legwand, David Poile

Revisiting David Poile’s Drafts – 2009

September 2, 2019 by Kyle Gipe
Revisiting David Poile's Drafts Nashville Predators

Recently, I’ve been diving into David Poile’s draft history as general manager of the Nashville Predators. Since he’s been the franchise’s only GM, he’s been at the helm for every …

Read moreRevisiting David Poile’s Drafts – 2009

Categories Predators History Tags 2009 NHL Draft, Craig Smith, Mattias Ekholm, Ryan Ellis

Revisiting David Poile’s Drafts – 2000

April 8, 2020August 29, 2019 by Kyle Gipe
Revisiting David Poile's Drafts Nashville Predators

Recently, I’ve been going through David Poile’s drafts as general manager of the Nashville Predators to determine which years were successful at producing talent and which ones weren’t. So far …

Read moreRevisiting David Poile’s Drafts – 2000

Categories Predators History Tags 2000 NHL Draft, David Poile, Scott Hartnell
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