28-4-2019 Playoff series preview
Winnipeg Jets will start at home against the Nashville Predators in the Western conference semifinals. On paper, the Winnipeg Jets seem to have a slight advantage over the Nashville Predators and could very well win the series.

Winnipeg Jets injuries:

Nashville Predators injuries: Thomas Novak remains sidelined with chest injury.

Prediction: Winnipeg Jets wins the series 4-1.



25-4-2019 NHL nominates players for NHL Awards
The NHL has released the annual list of award nominees. For each category in which the winner is voted, there are three nominees. The annual NHL Awards Ceremony is held right after the Stanley Cup Finals.

Here are the candidates for season 2018-19:

Jack Adams Award
1. CGY Head Coach, Calgary Flames
2. PHI Fred Shero, Philadelphia Flyers
3. TOR Head Coach, Toronto Maple Leafs
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success

Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Nick Merkley, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Michael McLeod, Tampa Bay Lightning
3. Michael Dal Colle, New York Rangers
Annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League

Hart Memorial Trophy
1. Jamie Benn, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
3. Connor McDavid, Dallas Stars
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
2. William Karlsson, St. Louis Blues
3. Jonathan Drouin, Montreal Canadiens
Annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability

James Norris Memorial Trophy
1. Jake Muzzin, Los Angeles Kings
2. Torey Krug, New Jersey Devils
3. Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets
Annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position

Frank J. Selke Trophy
1. Logan Shaw, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Sonny Milano, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Milan Lucic, Edmonton Oilers
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game



23-4-2019 NAS Head Coach praises Ryder Donovan
Nashville Predators head coach NAS Head Coach has praised young left wing Ryder Donovan in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Ryder Donovan has played 76 games with Prince Albert Raiders this season, collecting 50+27=77 with 37 PIM.


20-4-2019 NAS Head Coach praises Martin Hugo Has
Nashville Predators head coach NAS Head Coach has praised young defenseman Martin Hugo Has in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Martin Hugo Has has played 56 games with Spartak Moscow this season, collecting 6+12=18 with 52 PIM.


18-4-2019 Playoff news
Nashville Predators have won their series against the St. Louis Blues. They have been awarded $1,000,000 as prize money.

14-4-2019 P.K. Subban injured.
P.K. Subban (NAS) suffered leg injury during the game in an incident with Oskar Sundqvist (STL). He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days. I just hope I can get back on the ice quickly and do what I can for the team, he said while limping toward the dressing room.

13-4-2019 Ryan Ellis resumes full training.
Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis has resumed full training after his wrist injury.

12-4-2019 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Filip Forsberg is looking good with a 3 game point scoring streak with 2 game goalstreak.

Who's cold

Ryan Hartman has lost his sights and is now 7 games without a goal. P.K. Subban has played 12 games without a goal. Craig Smith has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Mattias Ekholm has played 28 games without a goal. Juuse Saros hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Alexei Emelin has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Colton Sissons has lost his sights and is now 11 games without a goal. Kevin Fiala has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Dante Fabbro has played 44 games without a goal.

Trainer's room

Ryan Ellis remains sidelined with wrist injury. Thomas Novak remains sidelined with chest injury.



12-4-2019 Ryan Ellis injured.
Ryan Ellis (NAS) suffered wrist injury during the game in an incident with Marcus Foligno (STL). He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days. That was just good, clean, hard hitting hockey. If you think I look bad now you should see the other guy, he said after the game.

11-4-2019 Brett Bulmer resumes full training.
Milwaukee Admirals right wing Brett Bulmer has resumed full training after his injury.

9-4-2019 Playoff series preview
Nashville Predators will start at home against the St. Louis Blues in the first round clash. On paper, both the Nashville Predators and the St. Louis Blues seem pretty equal and should play a tight series.

Nashville Predators injuries: Thomas Novak remains sidelined with chest injury.

St. Louis Blues injuries:

Prediction: Nashville Predators wins the series 4-1.



6-4-2019 Brett Bulmer resumes light training.
Milwaukee Admirals right wing Brett Bulmer has resumed light training after his injury and is listed day to day.

6-4-2019 P.K. Subban reaches a milestone !
P.K. Subban scored the 400th point of his career in tonight's game against the Calgary Flames on a goal by James Neal. All of them are special, but I'm going to remember this one the most, our record breaker told a Hockey Night in Canada reporter..

A native of Canada, P.K. Subban was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2nd round of the 2007 entry draft. He has appeared in 662 NHL games during his career, notching 92 goals and adding 308 assists along with 660 penalty minutes. The 29 year old defenseman has played 80 games with the Nashville Predators this season, totalling 8+28=36 with 34 PIM.


5-4-2019 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Filip Forsberg is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Kevin Fiala is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Kyle Turris is looking good with 4 points in 3 games last week. James Neal is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week.

Who's cold

Christian Fischer has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Ryan Ellis has played 16 games without a goal. Viktor Arvidsson has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Mattias Ekholm has played 24 games without a goal. Calle Jarnkrok has lost his sights and is now 14 games without a goal. Austin Watson has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Juuse Saros hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Alexei Emelin has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Colton Sissons has lost his sights and is now 9 games without a goal. Dante Fabbro has played 40 games without a goal. Kasperi Kapanen has lost his sights and is now 7 games without a goal.

Trainer's room

Thomas Novak remains sidelined with chest injury.



1-4-2019 Austin Watson speaks up.
Austin Watson is disappointed in the team tactics after averaging 4 minutes in the last five games. He wants more icetime.

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