Filip Forsberg
Predators Back in Playoff Hunt with Strong Play
For much of this season, the Nashville Predators played inconsistent hockey. They would win a bunch of games and then lose a bunch of games. There was never a middle ground, and up until this point, it was costing the Predators in terms of staying in contention in what is a very tight Western Conference. […]
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Report: Filip Forsberg is Staying in Smashville for Eight More Years
Nashville Predators GM David Poile today announced all-time leading goal scorer Filip Forsberg to an eight-year, $68 million contract (an AAV of 8.5). That will keep Forsberg, who had 84 points this past season, including 42 goals. As per the announcement, David Poile said, “We are very pleased to announce Filip’s signing today. As one […]
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10 possible trade candidates that could be on the move this off-season
With the Stanley Cup Finals over and the NHL buyout period on going with the draft tonight, and free agency opening on July 13th, the fun of the off-season is just beginning. These next couple weeks will see craziness around the league as teams will trade star players as they look to retool their assets […]
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Trade Rumors: New Jersey Devils Linked To Conor Garland
Overview There is a laundry list of things to do in the coming weeks. Tom Fitzgerald has holes and gaps on the current constructed roster that need to be filled. The rumor mill is churning quickly, and names are being linked to teams left and right. The Fourth Period has reported that the New Jersey […]
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How The Devils Can Address The Winger Position
The Need It is no secret that the New Jersey Devils need another top-six winger. Jack Hughes is a superstar center and does not need to move to the wing. Meanwhile, the team is currently in negotiations with Jesper Bratt. But after him, the top six is thin, and Nico Hischier needs a winger of […]
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Free Agent Profile: Filip Forsberg
Inside The Rink’s Free Agent Profile series takes a look at the NHL free agents that could potentially be available this offseason. This article takes a look at Filip Forsberg. It’s good to be Filip Forsberg right now. The twenty-seven-year-old left-wing (he turns twenty-eight in August) just completed his best season statistic-wise in his career. […]
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Time for the Penguins to cut Evgeni Malkin
It has been an amazing ride, but someone has to go. Now under new ownership, the Pittsburgh Penguins have two of the most recognizable names on the unrestricted free agent market – star center Evgeni Malkin and star defenseman Kris Letang – and it’s unlikely the team will retain both. The salary cap is not […]
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Predators: Hynes gets two more years
John Hynes is staying in Nashville for the foreseeable future. The 47-year-old Hynes and Predators General Manager, David Poile, announced a two-year extension Thursday. The extension will keep Hynes in Nashville through the 2023-24 season. Hynes became the Predators’ third head coach in the franchise’s 23-year history in the middle of the 2019-2020 season. The […]
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Red Wings: Detroit Dream Team to Start the 2022 Season
The Detroit Red Wings will be starting a new era when they begin training camp in September. Gone will be three-quarters of last year’s coaching staff plus several UFA’s. The Red Wings currently only have 26 players under contract, with only 14 of those players having played on the NHL roster this year. With over […]
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Predators Face Tough Playoff Road Ahead
Being a team in the Central Division is no easy task in 2022 as it’s chock-full of high-end talent and playoff-bound teams. Where things currently sit, the Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, and Nashville Predators have all clinched a playoff berth, with the Dallas Stars looking to round out the final wild-card spot. […]
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