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New Condors Defenceman Luke Prokop Says It’s Time to ‘Get in a Fight or Two’

Brian Swane | August 16, 2025

On Tuesday (Aug. 12), the Bakersfield Condors signed four players to one-year, two-way American Hockey League (AHL) contracts for the 2025-26 season. Joining the AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers…

Categories Bakersfield Condors, Edmonton Oilers

Today in Hockey History: July 19

Matthew Zator | July 19, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: July 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 20 One of the greatest coaches in the National Hockey League was born on this date many years ago.…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Commentary, Ducks History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Predators History, Red Wings History

Why the NHL Still Awaits Its First Openly Gay Player

Paul Quinney | May 28, 2024

Just over three years ago, I wrote a piece for The Hockey Writers that argued an inclusive NHL was waiting with open arms to welcome its first openly gay player.…

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Predators News & Rumors: Ellis Trade, Buchnevich, Prokop, & More

Jeff Middleton | July 22, 2021

Welcome to another edition of Nashville Predators News & Rumors. In this article, we’re going to take a look at the Ryan Ellis trade. Also, we will talk about the…

Categories Commentary, Nashville Predators, News and Rumors

Predators’ Prospect Makes History as First Gay Player Under Contract

Kristy Flannery | July 20, 2021

The two words that have been synonymous with Luke Prokop over the past 24 hours simply cannot be overstated: courage and strength. On Monday, he took to social media to…

Categories Predators Prospects

Canucks Weekly: Playoff & Trade Deadline Watch

Sartaaj Bhullar | March 30, 2021

The Vancouver Canucks had a short week, as they played two games against the Winnipeg Jets. Aside from the two games this week, there was also a change made for…

Categories Canucks Transactions, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Should Target These Predators for Gaudette

Matthew Zator | February 13, 2021

With the Vancouver Canucks mired in their longest losing streak of the season, general manager Jim Benning is working the phones in an effort to shake up the team. Two…

Categories Editor's Choice, Vancouver Canucks

Predators’ 2020 Draft Class Headlined by Askarov Pick

Samantha Sgro | October 24, 2020

The NHL Entry Draft is always full of surprises; that was no different for the Nashville Predators in the 2020 Draft on Oct. 6 and 7. Nashville had the 11th-overall…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Predators Prospects

Predators Target the Now Rather Than a Rebuild on Day 2 of the Draft

Joshua Polanski | October 8, 2020

On Day 2 of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, the Nashville Predators lookes to the close future—not a rebuild, though they aren’t necessarily stocking up for the upcoming season either.…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Predators Prospects

Luke Prokop – 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Baracchini | September 7, 2020

Luke Prokop 2019-20 Team: Calgary HitmenDate of Birth: May 6, 2002Place of Birth: Edmonton, AB, CANHt: 6-foot-4 Wt: 217 lbsShoots: RPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: First-year draft eligibility  Rankings NHL Central…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

St. Louis Blues: 5 Fifth-Round Targets

Ethan Carter | May 27, 2020

The fifth round is the last round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft where the St. Louis Blues will have still have picks, with the 147th and the 154th selections.…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, St Louis Blues

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