Analysis: Big spenders across the NHL made winners out of free agents across the league

Brad Treliving kept hearing the message from agents he talked to at the start of NHL free agency. “The cap’s going up,” the Toronto Maple Leafs general manager said. “They reminded me the cap was going up.” The salary cap went up significantly for the first...

Predators add Stamkos, Marchessault in blockbuster moves; NHL teams drop $1B in free agent frenzy

The Nashville Predators made a huge splash when free agency opened Monday by signing Stanley Cup champion forwards Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault in a series of moves topping $100 million that made Smashville the center of attention on a record-setting, billion-dollar day across the NHL....

Utah Hockey Club debuts Oct. 8 against Chicago, the same night Panthers raise Stanley Cup banner

The Utah Hockey Club will play its first regular-season game Oct. 8 against Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks, marking the debut of the NHL in Salt Lake City following the team's move from Arizona. That same night, the Florida Panthers will raise their first Stanley Cup banner...

Steven Stamkos says he has signed with the Nashville Predators, leaving Tampa Bay after 16 NHL seasons

The Nashville Predators have agreed to sign free agent forward Jonathan Marchessault, AP source says

Predators, franchise goalie Juuse Saros agree to terms on an 8-year contract, AP source says

The Nashville Predators have agreed to terms on the framework of an eight-year contract extension with franchise goaltender Juuse Saros, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the deal...

Roenick gets into Hockey Hall of Fame after a lengthy wait. 2024 class includes 2 US women's players

Jeremy Roenick was getting a coffee when he got the call he once hoped for but some time ago stopped expecting when the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee meets typically in late June. Tears welled up in his eyes and then down his face as he was rendered unable to pay, to hold...

The Sharks acquire Egor Afanasyev from the Predators for Ozzy Wiesblatt

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks acquired forward Egor Afanasyev from the Nashville Predators on Sunday for forward Ozzy Wiesblatt. The 23-year-old Afanasyev led Milwaukee of the AHL with 54 points and 27 goals in 56 games this past season. He added five goals and four...

Nashville Predators bring back goalie guru Mitch Korn as director of goaltending

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Longtime goalie guru Mitch Korn is back with the Nashville Predators to oversee their operation at the most important position in hockey. The team named Korn director of goaltending on Wednesday, reuniting him with now-general manager Barry Trotz for whom he...

Lightning trade with Predators to bring veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay

Ryan McDonagh is returning to Tampa Bay, hoping to help the Lightning win the Stanley Cup again after two seasons in Nashville. The Predators traded McDonagh back to the Lightning on Tuesday, giving the veteran defenseman a welcome homecoming with the organization he helped to two...