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As the Detroit Red Wings venture further from the Steve Yzerman era, many details have been revealed about some of the moves Yzerman nearly made. Yesterday, Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press shared that the Red Wings nearly signed Anthony Mantha, only to have the proposal nixed by owner Chris Ilitch.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 7

Predators GM Chris MacFarland is taking an expensive shortcut

The Nashville Predators needed a different plan after missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season. MacFarland certainly gave them one.

Florida Panthers may have built the NHL's most hated roster

Flyers can no longer hide behind rebuilding label after aggressive summer

Penguins face uncomfortable reason top players no longer want to play in Pittsburgh

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 24

Oilers Trade Proposal Lands Steven Stamkos: Would You Do It?

The Edmonton Oilers have spent the past several seasons doing everything possible to maximize their Stanley Cup window around Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 10

Could Red Wings play tough with Dylan Larkin trade request with so few options?

Dylan Larkin sent shockwaves through Hockeytown and the rest of the NHL last week when several hockey insiders reported the Detroit Red Wings captain has requested the trade.

Why the Flames should pass on a Dylan Larkin trade

What would a Dylan Larkin trade mean for the Canucks and Elias Pettersson

Should no-move clauses be changed when a player requests a trade?

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2

Predators Given Permission To Speak To Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland

According to Elliotte Friedman, the Nashville Predators have been permitted to speak to Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland regarding a front office role, as initially reported by Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 16

The Predators Need To Pick A Direction

The Nashville Predators have never truly done a tear-it-down-to-the-studs rebuild in their short history, yet it’s been rare for them to miss the playoffs.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

Predators’ Steven Stamkos expects team to contend for playoffs in 2026-27

The Stanley Cup Playoffs mean that the season is over for the 16 teams that did not qualify, and that comes with the opportunity to hear from players on those squads on getaway days, when the team gets together one last time to clear out their lockers and meet with the media.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 11

Preds stay within 1 point of Kings with tight win over Wild

Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist for the Nashville Predators in a 2-1 win against the visiting Minnesota Wild on Saturday afternoon. Matthew Wood also scored and Justus Annunen made 21 saves for Nashville (38-32-10, 86 points), which stayed within a point of the Los Angeles Kings for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

Nashville Predators News / NHL Trade Talk / March 24

Steven Stamkos Is Back to Scoring Like the Old Days

At 36, you might figure Steven Stamkos is starting to slow down. But anyone who’s been paying attention to the Preds lately knows that’s not true at all.

NHL News / Dice City Sports / March 21

Golden Knights' loss to Predators: 4-1 defeat

The Golden Knights finally found the net again Saturday afternoon. However, the breakthrough came too late. Vegas gave up the first goal 40 seconds in, fell behind 3-0 in the second period, and dropped a 4-1 decision to the Predators at Bridgestone Arena.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 21

Steven Stamkos scores twice as opportunistic Preds best Golden Knights

Steven Stamkos had two goals and an assist and the host Nashville Predators defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 on Saturday afternoon. Ryan O'Reilly added a goal and an assist and Tyson Jost also scored for the Predators, who won their third straight.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 27

Predators’ Steven Stamkos would waive NMC for three teams

The Nashville Predators could soon part with their biggest free agency signing in recent memory. Centerman Steven Stamkos has emerged in trade rumors, though Nashville will have to work around the future Hall-of-Famers’ full no-movement clause.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

Nashville Predators News / Yardbarker / January 23

Predators star Steven Stamkos continues career renaissance season with hat trick

Making the difference in the game, Steven Stamkos turned back the clock and scored a hat trick.

Predators' Roman Josi appears in 1,000th NHL game, makes franchise history

Senators' Linus Ullmark opens up about reasons for leave of absence

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Active NHL skaters with 1,000 games played' quiz

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

Steven Stamkos is one of the greatest snipers in NHL history

“I never thought this day would come. I did everything I felt I could do to make it work, but sometimes things just happen. It didn’t work. And I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t heartbreaking.” — Steven Stamkos, July 2024 Tampa Bay’s captain penned these somber words in The Players’ Tribune in the 2024 offseason.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 31

Predators' Steven Stamkos proving age is just a number with goal No. 600

Like Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin, Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos is an ageless wonder.

Lightning win OT thriller in head coach Jon Cooper's 1,000th NHL game

Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer makes history with 25th point

Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev to miss 'significant time' with groin injury

NHL’s ruling on Brad Marchand hit sparks online firestorm

GM steps in to fast-track Andrew Mangiapane trade out of Edmonton

Why Connor Bedard isn't 'good enough' for Team Canada

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 6

Predators’ Steven Stamkos becomes 22nd NHLer to score 600 goals

Steven Stamkos has reached a number of major milestones this season, and on the last day of 2025, he achieved another. The Nashville Predators’ forward scored in the first period of the team’s Wednesday matinee against the Vegas Golden Knights, becoming the 22nd player in NHL history to score 600 regular-season goals.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / December 23

Predators’ Steven Stamkos plays in 1,200th NHL game

Steven Stamkos reached a major milestone Tuesday night, playing in his 1,200th career NHL regular-season game as his Nashville Predators took on the Minnesota Wild.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 11

Steven Stamkos finds fountain of youth with four-goal game

Steven Stamkos finds fountain of youth for Predators with four-goal game

Things might be starting to turn around for Steven Stamkos, and he may have taken a trip to the fountain of youth in recent weeks as he has started to fill the net like everybody had anticipated.

Lightning place Victor Hedman on IR

Lightning, Bruins reveal jerseys for the 2026 Stadium Series

Timo Meier taking leave of absence

Connor McDavid's wife Lauren talks about Oilers superstar's ketchup fears

How will the Jets approach the trade deadline amid struggles?

Nikita Zadorov on his hot streak: 'I'm just trying to help my fantasy owners'

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 19

Could Steven Stamkos to the Canucks work with major salary retention?

Even as the 35-year-old Steven Stamkos slows down on the ice, the rumours about him continue to fly. Things are not going well in Nashville, and haven’t been for two seasons running now.

Nashville Predators News / NHL Rumors / November 19

NHL Rumors: The Nashville Predators and Steven Stamkos

The Sheet with Jeff Marek: David Pagnotta and Marek talking about Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos, the possibility of him waiving for a top-tier contender, and how much would they have to retain.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 19

Four NHL players who could be traded soon

Although the trade deadline is still months away, several players are on the block and may be moved earlier to maximize their return.

Senators are the clear winner in trade with Flyers

What might the Maple Leafs have to offer for Rasmus Andersson?

Could Steven Stamkos to the Canucks work with major salary retention?

The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams

The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 7

NHL Rumors: Steve Stamkos, and the Toronto Maple Leafs Forward Depth

TSN: Trade speculation around Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos is a little premature at the moment, according to Pierre LeBrun. “There have not

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 2

Canucks believed to have inquired about Predators' Stamkos

Canucks believed to have inquired about Predators' Steven Stamkos

The Canucks have long been searching for extra help down the middle, a need amplified by the latest injury to Filip Chytil.

Predators' Cole Smith out three to six weeks with upper-body injury

Oilers receiving interest in Troy Stecher

Penguins star Evgeni Malkin is fined for slashing Jets’ Logan Stanley

Justin Brazeau has reaped the rewards of playing alongside Malkin

Five biggest surprises from the first month of the NHL season

Nashville Predators News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

3 Teams Linked as Rumors Swirl Around Steven Stamkos’ Future

Steven Stamkos’ slow start with the Nashville Predators this season has insiders like Jeff Marek thinking something has to change. His struggles have reignited speculation about his NHL future, with rumors linking the veteran forward to potential trades and even a potential return to the Tampa Bay Lightning.