PAUL GAUSTAD RUMORS & GOSSIP
2012-13 Preview: Paul Gaustad
Our player-by-player previews for the 2012-13 season continue today with Paul Gaustad...
Preds sign Paul Gaustad on Free Agent Frenzy Eve…
He was one of the final players moved at the trade deadline in February and, last night, he became one of the final players signed before free agency opened.The Nashville Predators have re-signed center Paul Gaustad.Gaustad, 30, is now locked up through the 2015-16 season and is set to make $3.25 million per year.If you’re thinking that four years at $13 million is a little steep...
Predators, Gaustad agree to deal
The Nashville Predators and Paul Gaustad agreed to a four-year, $13 million deal Saturday, keeping the 6-foot-5 American center from becoming a free agent.
The 30-year-old Gaustad joined the Predators in February in a deal that sent a first-round pick this year to Buffalo. The Sabres also received a fourth-round pick in 2013.
Gaustad had seven goals and 10 assists in 56 games last...
Via AP on Fox
June 30, 2012
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Gaustad: Despite Game 5, Predators Have “Character” To Win
The Phoenix Coyotes have pushed the Nashville Predators to the brink of elimination in the Western Conference Semifinals.
In Game 4 at Bridgestone Arena, Phoenix netminder Mike Smith kept the Predators off the scoreboard as the Coyotes clung to a 1-goal lead and took a 3-1 series advantage.
Nashville had their chances to tie the game – and potentially the series – but the bounces...
Via PuckScene.com
May 05, 2012
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Gaustad Dominating Lower Line Detroit Centers
When Nashville acquired Paul Gaustad from Buffalo at the trade deadline, they acquired him for one major reason – his faceoff success.
During the regular season, “Goose” ranked 7th in the NHL in faceoff percentage with 57.3%. In addition, Gaustad finished 5 positions and a full percentage point above the player he was brought in to replace – Jerred Smithson. More importantly...
Via PuckScene.com
April 18, 2012
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Gaustad continues to dominate the face off circle for Predators in 2-0 win over Dallas
The Nashville Predators and Dallas stars hooked up in a classic battle between two teams fighting in the trenches for playoff positions on Thursday night at the Bridgestone Arena.The game was a scoreless standoff until Frankie Bouillon broke through with a goal on a rebound with 15:32 remaining in the contest. The only other score in the game was on a goal from Patric Hornqvist with...
So Money: Gaustad Trade Paying Early Dividends in Faceoff Circle
Newcomer Paul Gaustad has dominated the faceoff circle in his first three games as a Nashville Predator. (Sarah Fuqua)
When Jerred Smithson was traded to the Florida Panthers on February 25, the Nashville Predators were left with a large gap to fill. By far the top faceoff player on the team in terms of percentage, it would be up to David Poile to find someone to fill Smithson...
Via PuckScene.com
March 09, 2012
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AP Source: Predators acquire C Gaustad from Sabres
A person familiar with the deal says the Nashville Predators have acquired center Paul Gaustad in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres.
USA Today and TSN first reported the trade, which was reached shortly before Monday's NHL trade deadline.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been officially announced. Specific details of...
Via AP on Fox
February 27, 2012
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Latest Deadline News: High Price for Gaustad, Rangers Hot for Oduya?
Things continue to move slowly here on trade deadline morning in the NHL, but I do have some news to share with you as we wait for the rumor mill to heat up.
First, I mentioned Buffalo Sabres center Paul Gaustad's name in my previous post today that discussed possible additions the New York Rangers may have interest in making before 3 p.m. I noticed that the New York Post...
Could Gaustad Be a Target for Rangers?
Pierre LeBrun at ESPN.com wonders if Paul Gaustad might be a good fit for the Rangers..."So many focus on the Rangers' search for a goal-scoring winger that one forgets they could also use some size on their third or fourth line. The Rangers are middle-of-the-pack in the league in faceoff win percentage and could use Gaustad there as well. He's a better fit on this team...
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