PAUL GAUSTAD RUMORS & GOSSIP

Gill, Gaustad both interested in re-signing with Nashville

Ryan Suter and Shea Weber are not the only players in need of new contracts from the Nashville Predators. There is an entire slew of Nashville draft picks who are set to become restricted and unrestricted free agents come July 1st. Two of the more interesting players without contracts for next season, however, did not develop from within the organization, but instead were involved...
Via Inside Smashville  |  22 days ago

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...
Via PuckScene.com  |  28 days ago

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...
Via PuckScene.com  |  April 18, 2012

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...
Via PredsOnTheGlass  |  April 06, 2012

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

Gaustad reacts to being traded to Predators

One of the last trades to be announced Monday afternoon involved the Nashville Predators and Buffalo Sabres. The Predators picked up Paul Gaustad and a fourth round draft pick from the Sabres in exchange for Nashville’s 2012 first round pick. “I’m looking forward to coming to Nashville and being a part of this team. It is an exciting time for me,” Gaustad...
Via Inside Smashville  |  February 27, 2012

Trade Deadline Rating: Nashville Predators splurge first-round pick to add Paul Gaustad

The Buffalo Sabres may be sellers and winners in the trade deadline. They unloaded Paul Gaustad on to the Nashville Predators in able to build up on prospects, obtaining a first-round draft pick in this year’s draft. Additionally, they nabbed fourth-round pick in the deal. Gaustad is described as a premiere face-off specialist and a mighty fine penalty killer. Was he worth...
Via centericechat.com  |  February 27, 2012

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

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...
Via The Rangers Tribune  |  February 27, 2012

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...
Via NY Rangers Blog  |  February 22, 2012
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