The Peter Laviolette era in Nashville is over, and now the search for a replacement begins in haste. Or maybe it doesn't Predators bra s reportedlyhaven't shown any urgency in even naming an interim succe sor to Laviolette even though we're in the thick of the season. No interim coach has been named. As for who will coach the Predators tomorrow, its TBA, Im told. Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) Regardle s, the Preds will eventually need to find a new bench bo s, and plenty of experienced coaches...

. (Getty Images) Tampa Bay defenseman mi sed the entire 2011-12 season with knee i sues. At 35, his knees have racked up a lot of miles and they aren't holding up as well these days.Not only was last season lost due to the injury, but his career might go the same way.According to in Sweden, Ohlund said that he has another half a year of recovery after a recent surgery on his knees -- and even then he's not sure if that will be enough time to continue his career. , this story is at least...

Dale Tallon has been around a long time, and he knows that things can happen quickly and unexpectedly in the National Hockey League. Just last night, for example, Sharks general manager Doug Wilson contacted Tallon to see if the Panthers GM had interest in dealing for high-scoring forward Mike Hoffman, whom San Jose had agreed to acquire from Ottawa, though the deal was not yet official. Wilson was willing to flip Hoffman to the Panthers in exchange for draft picks, a much more palatable...

Niklas Hjalmar son will have to sit out Chicago's season opener. USATSI When the Chicago Blackhawks open their season against the St. Louis Blues on Oct. 12, they will be mi sing one of their top defensemen. On Monday, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced that Niklas Hjalmar son is suspended for the remainder of the preseason and one regular-season game for his "high, illegal hit" on Blues forward Ty Rattie in Saturday night's preseason game between the Central Division rivals....

More NHL offseason: | | | The would like to trade forward at some Connor Hughes Jersey point this offseason.The only trouble is, nobody in the NHL seems to want to trade for him.That's the me sage general manager Jay Feaster sent out on Friday morning when he told the media that he hasn't received any calls from other teams when it comes to Cammalleri. , via Stephen Whyno of the Canadian Pre s, that "my number is in the directory. Give me a call."Cammalleri, currently in his second stint with...

The have agreed to a three-year contract with restricted free agent goaltender . The Stars announced that . Over the last two seasons, Oettinger has taken over the Stars' crease as the unquestioned starter. In 2021-22, Oettinger posted a goals against average of 2.53 and a save percentage of .914. His excellent play down the stretch was a major reason Dallas was able to reach the playoffs. Stars general manager Jim Nill said that Oettinger has already made a ma sive impact on the team on and...

goalie certainly is making his rehab a signment in the American Hockey League rather memorable. Berra made his debut with the Lake Erie Monsters, the Avs AHL affiliate, Friday night. In addition to stopping 20 of the 21 shots he faced to earn the win, he also scored an empty-net goal against the Chicago Wolves.Berra collected a dump-in attempt from the Wolves, settled down the puck and immediately sent a shot sailing down the ice and into the net.The Swi s netminder was so excited by the feat...

When the Lightning were swept out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs last year by the Canadiens, allowing 16 goals in four games,their i sues were bigand easy to diagnose. What a difference a year and goalie Ben Bishop has made. MORE: | | Bishop, all 6-7 of him, has filled the gaping hole in the Lightning's crease admirably this season. He stood tall againWednesday, stopping all 31 shots in a decisive 2-0 victory over the Red Wings. Tampa Bay is headed to the second round for the...

The first hockey games have been canceled as a result of the lockout.On Wednesday, that all exhibition games through Sept. 30 are off. Also, the Kraft Hockeyville game in Belleville, Ontario, that was slated for Oct. 3 has been called off, too, but not the festivities surrounding the game.In total, that's 60 games being wiped out and it means there will be no hockey in the month of September.Granted, these are just exhibition games we're talking about here. It's unlikely too many fans are...

ANAHEIM, Calif. Anaheim Ducks defenseman Luca Sbisa will be out at least six weeks with a torn tendon in his right hand. The NHL-leading Ducks also announced Saturday that goalie Viktor Fasth will mi s another 3-4 weeks with muscle inflammation in his lower body. Sbisa and Fasth went on the injured list, and Anaheim recalled goalie Frederik Andersen and defenseman Nolan Yonkman from Norfolk of the AHL. The Ducks recalled defenseman Sami Vatanen from Norfolk on Friday. Sbisa and Fasth had both...

The ' captain is heading to the Lone Star State. will reportedly sign with the when the NHL free agency period opens Monday, per multiple reports. Pavelski's deal will reportedly be for three years and in the neighborhood of $7 million annually. As reported, its believed to be a three-year deal for Pavelski with an AAV around $7M: Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) Pavelski, 34, was a seventh-round pick of the Sharks in 2003 and spent his entire 13-year career in San Jose, where Brian Campbell...

Canada played its final tune-up game Saturday before the start of next week's World Junior Championship in Ufa, Ru sia, and it may have cost them one of their forwards.Boone Jenner was ejected and could Jonathan Lekkerimaki Jersey be facing a suspension from the IIHF for a late hit on Sweden's Jesper Petter son.Here is a look at the hit:The hit was clearly late and seemed to be at least a full second after Petter son no longer had the puck. Petter son was injured on the play . According to...