Author: Trevor Vals

A Look at the Nashville Predators Franchise Records

The Nashville Predators began playing in the NHL during the 1998-99 season, and since then, many iconic and elite players have worn the Smilodon Fatalis. The original roster, including current head coach Andrew Brunette, set the pace for the franchise, and each season’s rosters have been building upon those records set. Here is a list […]

Smashville’s Summer Recap

July 1, 2024, was a blockbuster day for the Nashville Predators. Huge free agency signings made way for Smashville to become the talk of the town. The momentum continued with smart moves by GM Barry Trotz to form the best team he could this summer. And the fun could continue with the assets Trotz has […]

Player Profile: Juuse Saros

On April 19, 1995, Juuse Saros was born in Forssa, Finland. He is currently one of the elite goaltenders in the National Hockey League and has played his entire career with the Nashville Predators organization. See all of Juuse Saros’ Career Statistics Here! When Saros started playing hockey at nine years old, he played as […]

Player Profile: Filip Forsberg

On August 13, 1994, Carl Filip Anton Forsberg, better known as Filip Forsberg, was born in Östervåla, Sweden. Forsberg was drafted by the Washington Capitals but has played every game in his professional career with the Nashville Predators Organization. See All of Filip Forsberg’s Stats Here In his youth, Forsberg played in Sweden with Leksands […]

AHL: Ontario Reign Adds Dryden McKay and Tate Singleton

Along with a plethora of re-signings and new faces being added to the lineup, the Ontario Reign, affiliates of the Los Angeles Kings, has added two more faces for the 2024-25 campaign. Dryden McKay and Tate Singleton both played in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization last season and should be welcome depth additions to the […]

Player Profile: Roman Josi

Roman Josi was born on June 1, 1990, in Bern, Switzerland. His parents and older brother were all athletes, so it was natural for Josi to be practicing and playing with them in his youth. He committed to growing in hockey when he was about ten years old. Roman Josi’s Career Stats His first steps […]

Ontario Reign Stocking up for the 2024-25 Season

After a disappointing Pacific Division Finals exit this past season, the Ontario Reign have said goodbye to some old friends, including captain TJ Tynan, and had a flurry of extensions and new signings. Extensions Taylor Ward Taylor Ward, 26, fresh off a strong playoff performance for the Reign in his second full season, signed a […]

Smashville’s Loading Up for the 2024-25 Season

The offseason has just begun, and the NHL has been moving and grooving at a nonstop pace since. The Nashville Predators had a solid showing at the 2024 draft, picking up eight new prospects, but kept the momentum moving right into the first day of free agency. So far, the Predators have resigned or signed […]

Nashville Predators Free Agency Targets

We are less than a week away from the 2024 NHL Entry Draft taking place the last weekend of June, followed by the start of free agency on July 1. The Nashville Predators have plenty of capital in draft picks, prospects, and cap space, and have the potential to make a splash this summer. Thanks […]

Barclay Goodrow playing for the San Jose Sharks.

BREAKING: Barclay Goodrow is Returning to the Bay

It was announced yesterday that Barclay Goodrow, 31, was placed on waivers by the New York Rangers in an effort to clear his salary. Today, after a trade to acquire Ty Dellandrea from the Dallas Stars, the San Jose Sharks claimed Goodrow. The undrafted, two-time Stanley Cup Champion started his career in the Bay after […]