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Ranking the Sharks 2022 NHL Free Agency Signings

Andrew Stille | July 21, 2022

The 2022 NHL Free Agency period began on July 13. While numerous top-tier players found homes on shiny new teams, the San Jose Sharks decided to take a low-key approach…

Predators 2020-21 Report Cards: Haula, Richardson, Benning, Harpur

Jeff Middleton | June 17, 2021

We’re getting down to the nitty-gritty of report cards in this Nashville Predators report card series. I started with the players at the top of the lineup, and now I’m…

Predators’ New Third Pairing Paying Early Dividends

Alex MacLean | January 22, 2021

The strength of the top-four defencemen on the Nashville Predators is a huge asset, and has been a trademark of the team for years now. However, last season the third…

Predators: 3 Early Observations From the Young Season

Ashley Grant | January 22, 2021

It can be difficult to find meaningful takeaways from the NHL season this early on, but there are certain players that catch your eye, team performances that provide fans with…

Predators’ Defense Gets What It Needs With Benning

Samantha Sgro | November 3, 2020

The Nashville Predators just made another significant improvement to their blue line with the addition of Matt Benning. He was selected 175th overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by…

Grading the Predators’ Free Agency So Far

Ashley Grant | October 25, 2020

It’s been just over two weeks since NHL free agency opened up and the Nashville Predators have been quite active. General manager (GM) David Poile promised changes after the team…

Maple Leafs Should Look at Right-Shot Defenseman Matt Benning

The Old Prof | October 9, 2020

Late yesterday, Elliotte Friedman reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs tendered qualifying offers to two players but had not qualified four others. On the list of qualified players were both…

Oilers News & Rumors: McDavid, Nugent-Hopkins, Benning, More

Jim Parsons | June 9, 2020

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Connor McDavid was voted the team’s Masterton Trophy Finalist, there is talk regarding a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins extension, and a number of players…

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Maple Leafs, Oilers, UFA Defensemen, More

Jim Parsons | May 17, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, is Josh Lievo of the Vancouver Canucks going to be ready to play if the NHL resumes games? Are the Toronto Maple Leafs moving on…

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Aberg, All-Maple Leafs Team & Benning

The Old Prof | May 7, 2020

Given the suspension of play for the 2019-20 regular season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the news and rumors from NHL teams come from player movements or…

Oilers News & Rumors: McDavid, Benning, Kassian, More

Jim Parsons | January 28, 2020

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is some controversy brewing in Edmonton over the Connor McDavid documentary, the Oilers are welcoming back a defenseman and speculation grows…

Oilers Outsider: Road Trip Raises Expectations

Larry Fisher | October 16, 2019

Let’s not allow that first loss to take the shine off a stellar road trip that started with three straight wins — all in come-from-behind fashion for a record-setting 5-0…

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