Posts About "Austin Watson"
Senators' 3 Worst Contracts for 2020-21
November 14th, 2020 The Ottawa Senators are in an enviable financial position thanks to years of reduced spending, but they still have their fair share of bad contracts on the books. They've already purged some bloated contracts, so players like Marian Gaborik (IR), Dion Phaneuf and Bobby Ryan (buyouts) will not make this list, even though their cap hits...
Senators Add Some Offseason Size With Watson, Brown & Gudbranson
October 28th, 2020 This offseason has been one of the busiest on record for Ottawa Senators' general manager Pierre Dorion. At the highly-anticipated 2020 NHL Entry Draft, he selected German sensation Tim Stuetzle with the third overall selection then drafted defensive stalwart Jake Sanderson two picks later, at fifth overall. In free agency, Dorion...
Senators News & Rumors: Murray, Gudbranson, Watson & More
October 11th, 2020 In this edition of Ottawa Senators News & Rumors, I’ll share some of the news emerging from the Senators organization since the 2020 NHL Entry Draft this past week. From the outside looking in, it seems as if the Senators are successfully building the pieces, so that the team can emerge quickly from its rebuild. Item One:...
Predators' One Month Check-Up
November 4th, 2019 Where did the time go? We’re already one month into the regular season. But, with that, it’s a perfect time to look back and evaluate what we have learned about the 2019-20 Nashville Predators. There are some surprises, disappointments and then there’s Pekka Rinne, otherwise known as the constant. Surprise: The Offence...
Capitals Must Forgive Kuznetsov, but Not Forget
August 31st, 2019 First things first: Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov didn’t technically “dope,” from the NHL’s perspective. Evgeny Kuznetsov - (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) Sure, Kuznetsov has been been suspended four years by the International Ice Hockey Federation after testing positive for cocaine. That could be all he faces...
Predators' Unsung Heroes Who Will Be Key to Success
July 19th, 2019 The Nashville Predators have tweaked their team yet again, adding another all-star, most recently Matt Duchene. The Predators have moved from bargain shoppers to big-time spenders to ensure they have superstars on their roster. They traded for Ryan Johansen and then gave him a big pay day to stay. They parted with their beloved captain...
Watson's Return Solidifies Predators' Lines for Playoffs
April 9th, 2019 NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators mixed up the roster in February by bringing in four new players. It turns out the biggest addition may have come in the final week of the regular season. Coach Peter Laviolette slid Austin Watson back into the third ...
Austin Watson to Return to Predators After Suspension
April 2nd, 2019 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson is returning to the lineup for the first time since he was suspended by the NHL more than two months ago for alcohol abuse. Coach Peter Laviolette announced Watson will play in Nashville's game ...
Predators Need More Goals from Simmonds
March 21st, 2019 Fresh off Wayne Simmonds’ first goal with the Nashville Predators, he must feel like a huge weight has been lifted off his shoulders. Truth be told, it’s just a slight reprieve. Simmonds No Longer Scoring With just two points in nine games since his trade-deadline acquisition, Simmonds simply isn’t doing what has been second...
NHL News & Notes: Watson Suspended, Robitaille & More
January 30th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, Austin Watson has been suspended as part of the NHL's Substance Abuse Program, Luc Robitaille penned a letter to season ticket holders of the Los Angeles Kings and Kendall Coyne Schofield will be making her broadcasting debut Wednesday. Related: NHL News & Notes: Muzzin, Martinook & More Watson...
Predators Prowl: Points for Everyone!
November 27th, 2018 In this week's edition of Predators Prowl, we discuss the three games played by the Predators this week, a home-and-home against the St. Louis Blues that bridged American Thanksgiving and a home game with the Anaheim Ducks. It's an important time of the season as Thanksgiving generally represents the first time the standings are looked...
Austin Watson's Hat Trick Leads Predators Over Ducks 5-2
November 26th, 2018 NASHVILLE — Austin Watson recorded a hat trick and the Nashville Predators netted two power-play goals in a 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night. Watson entered the game with just one goal and broke loose with scores in each period as Nas...
NHL News & Notes: Weber Skating, Watson Suspension & More
October 11th, 2018 In today's News & Notes, Shea Weber has returned to the ice for the Canadiens, Austin Watson has had his suspension reduced, the Canadiens have a new partnership and James Van Riemsdyk has been placed on the injured reserve. Weber Returns to Ice for Habs It may be early and just the first of what will be many steps in...
