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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL Trade Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs eye risky but strategic trade for Predators' Jonathan Marchessault to replace Mitch Marner
Maple Leafs are reportedly considering acquiring Nashville Predators veteran Jonathan Marchessaultare (Image via AP) As the Toronto Maple Leafs confront yet another disappointing early playoff exit, the offseason has quickly become one of the most pivotal in recent franchise memory. With major changes looming and star winger Mitch Marner widely expected to test free agency, Toronto's front office is reportedly weighing aggressive options — including a potential trade for Nashville Predators veteran Jonathan Marchessault. Maple Leafs plot bold trade for Jonathan Marchessault as Mitch Marner exit looms According to Lyle Richardson of Bleacher Report, Jonathan Marchessault is viewed as a potential target for the Leafs as they search for ways to replace Marner's elite offensive output. The longtime NHL forward, known for his playoff poise and scoring touch, could be a short-term solution for a team desperate to end its 58-year Stanley Cup drought. 'Marchessault's contract could be worrisome,' Richardson wrote, 'but the Leafs are in 'win now' mode and desperate to end their 58-year Stanley Cup drought. Given his previous playoff success and postseason MVP credentials, they could take that risk if they can get him at a reduced salary.' Jonathan Marchessaultare (Imagn Images) Jonathan Marchessault's track record could make him a worthwhile gamble Marchessault's first season in Nashville didn't live up to expectations. Despite appearing in 78 games, he tallied just 21 goals and 35 points — a noticeable dip from his past production. Still, his resume is hard to ignore: over his 12-year NHL career, he's topped the 20-goal mark eight times and was instrumental in the Vegas Golden Knights' 2023 Stanley Cup run, where he earned Conn Smythe honors as postseason MVP. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like B. Tech. Engineering Technology For Working Professionals. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo Toronto may be hoping that a change of scenery and a strong supporting cast could help the 33-year-old rediscover his scoring groove. While the Maple Leafs would love to add a player of Marchessault's caliber, pulling off a deal with Nashville may not be simple. Toronto lacks a deep pool of draft picks and top-tier prospects, which could complicate negotiations. However, if the Predators are eager to offload Marchessault's contract, a reduced-price deal may become more realistic. Also Read: 2025 Stanley Cup anthem drama: Oilers stick with tradition as Panthers face backlash over botched performance For a team caught between contention and frustration, acquiring Marchessault could signal Toronto's intent to double down on winning now — no matter the cost.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL Rumor: Golden Knights eye Jonathan Marchessault comeback after early playoff exit
NHL Rumor: Golden Knights eye Jonathan Marchessault comeback after early playoff exit (Image Source: Getty Images) Fans of the Vegas Golden Knights could shortly notice a familiar face returning on the ice. A famous veteran might return to the team unexpectedly. This possible change has created a lot of buzz in the hockey world. Many are watching closely to see what happens next. Jonathan Marchessault could return to Vegas in shocking Golden Knights reunion Jonathan Marchessault, a key player in the Golden Knights' 2023 Stanley Cup win, may return to Vegas. The team let him go last offseason. At that time, Vegas wanted to get younger and make space on the roster. Marchessault, 33, left Las Vegas and started working for the Nashville Predators. He scored 21 goals and had 35 assists last year. However, the fit in Nashville didn't seem strong. Now, reports suggest the Predators might trade him to fix their salary cap issues. NHL Rumor: Golden Knights eye Jonathan Marchessault comeback after early playoff exit NHL insider Lyle Richardson wrote for Bleacher Report that the Golden Knights could be interested. He said Vegas does not have many high-value picks or prospects. But Nashville may agree to a trade if it helps them save money. Marchessault has four years left on his contract and will earn $5.5 million next season. This news comes after the Golden Knights were knocked out early in the playoffs. The team may now make big changes. Bringing Marchessault back could help rebuild some of the strength they lost. Also Read: NHL Rumor: Mitch Marner Could Join Golden Knights Or Kings Soon Jonathan Marchessault loved by fans and team leaders Jonathan Marchessault was one of the original stars when the Golden Knights started as a franchise. He quickly became a fan favorite. Many remember his strong plays and leadership during the Stanley Cup run. His return would bring back not just skill but also team spirit. On June 3, 2025, Lyle Richardson mentioned, 'The Golden Knights don't have much trade capital… However, Nashville might be willing to accept a mid-range pick and a prospect simply to get most of his cap hit off its books.' This report has fueled talk online, especially among Golden Knights supporters. While the trade is not confirmed, the idea is gaining attention. The move may not be simple, but both teams could benefit. As of now, the Golden Knights' front office has not made an official comment. The NHL world now waits to see if Jonathan Marchessault will make his way back to Vegas.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jonathan Marchessault trade rumors: Nashville Predators could part ways with the all-star as part of offseason rebuild
Predators could reportedly trade Jonathan Marchessault this offseason (Image via AP) The Nashville Predators are expected to enter a pivotal offseason after a disappointing 2024–25 campaign, and that could mean some big names on the move. According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, one of those names could be veteran forward Jonathan Marchessault, whose future in Music City is uncertain after just one season. Jonathan Marchessault's short Nashville stint could end this summer The Predators were among the NHL's worst teams this past season, struggling mightily in the scoring department. A stagnant offense, coupled with an aging roster and lack of speed, exposed the team's need for a reset. As a result, the front office may be gearing up for a roster shake-up that focuses on getting younger and faster—potentially at the expense of proven veterans. Jonathan Marchessault, a former All-Star and Stanley Cup champion, joined the Predators with hopes of being a veteran sparkplug. While he still managed to produce 21 goals and 35 assists, the overall dip in team performance impacted his effectiveness. Seravalli suggests Marchessault may not be part of the Predators' long-term vision: "And they'd be smart to also shed one of their long-term commitments to older players, too. The belief is Marchessault is open to moving on after one year in the Music City. His production dipped, like everyone's, as Nashville struggled to score. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's A List Of Cheapest Steel Suppliers (See List) Steel Suppliers | search ads Search Now Undo But he's eminently capable of bouncing back with a 30-goal season with strong value to cap. " At 34, Marchessault remains a skilled winger with a scorer's touch and playoff pedigree. Teams with postseason ambitions could view him as an immediate upgrade. Given his experience and leadership qualities, his availability might draw interest from contenders looking for offensive depth. The Predators' management appears committed to reshaping the team's identity. With Marchessault potentially on the trade block, Nashville could open up cap space while accumulating assets for the future. This offseason may be less about tweaking the roster and more about initiating a bold new direction. Also Read: Johnny Gaudreau's wife Meredith's emotional response to Team USA honoring him after historic IIHF win melts hearts For fans, it signals a changing of the guard in Nashville—and possibly the end of Marchessault's brief but noteworthy tenure in gold. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
New York Times
19-04-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Why, more than ever, any NHL team can win the Stanley Cup
The NHL's great flattening has been happening for a while, but it was especially evident in free agency last summer. Of the top 40 UFAs who changed teams, the vast majority were from teams that had made the playoffs that year. And nearly 60 percent of them ultimately signed with teams lower in the standings, with the Seattle Kraken, Chicago Blackhawks, San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators snapping up a lot of the overpriced talent. Advertisement Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei to Nashville. Brandon Montour and Chandler Stephenson to Seattle. Teuvo Teravainen, Tyler Bertuzzi and Alec Martinez (among others) to Chicago. Tyler Toffoli and Alex Wennberg to San Jose. Sean Monahan to Columbus. You get the idea. They weren't the best players on their previous teams, but they were key contributors, depth-wise — the types of 25-goal scorers who boost second lines and top four defensemen who separate contending teams from the pack. Then you can add in two quality young players (Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway) from the ninth-place Edmonton Oilers signing offer sheets with the 16th-place St. Louis Blues. And 27th-ranked Utah HC pulling in two quality defensemen in Mikhail Sergachev and John Marino from Tampa Bay and New Jersey. And the Senators solved their goaltending woes, pulling in 2023 Vezina winner Linus Ullmark from Boston. Bit by bit, talent was sucked from the top of the league and redistributed, going to teams that were flush with cap space and hoping to improve. The impact of the NHL having just $8.5 million in salary-cap growth spread over six seasons due to the pandemic was punishing to a lot of teams' depth. Did it always work out for the teams on the bottom, overpaying for free agents? Hardly. In fact, most of the teams that spent big last summer ended up back at the bottom of the table, with only a worse cap sheet to show for it. But St. Louis improved and returned to the postseason. So did Ottawa, after a long absence. These days, the NHL's parity isn't evenly distributed, as we're seeing plenty of teams — hello, Buffalo — lose year after year due primarily to managerial incompetence. But what all this annual rebalancing has done is bunch the contenders closer together, increasing the level of parity at the top of the league to the point that the playoffs this year will be more closely matched than ever. Advertisement The standard deviation of the NHL's 16 playoff-bound teams' points percentage is the lowest it has ever been (0.045) in the salary-cap era. By our model's calculations, as shown in the graphic below, 10 teams have a 6 percent or better chance of winning the Stanley Cup — including nine who sit in a narrow band between 10 and 6 percent. That's a higher degree of parity at the top than we've had in our pre-playoff probabilities at The Athletic before, according to our stats man Dom Luszczyszyn. What does that all mean? Well, for one, good luck picking a favorite in this field. The Jets seem to have the best Stanley Cup odds going in thanks to Connor Hellebuyck, but they also have an extremely difficult path, with their first-round opponent — the Blues — posting the NHL's best record (19-4-3) since the 4 Nations Face-Off break in mid-February. Similarly, the Canadiens are the league's fourth-best team in that stretch (15-5-6) and the Senators are seventh (16-7-3). Even the supposed pushover teams are coming in hot, in other words, and likely to be a handful for the top teams. The postseason this year will likely be murder on your playoff brackets and fantasy pools, but it'll be fantastic theater. There are going to be major upsets, and there are going to be long overtime games and long series. If you're watching as a neutral party, enjoy the chaos. There have been debates in hockey circles ever since the salary cap came back in 2005 about whether the NHL has gone too far in terms of competitive balance. That, I think, depends on your perspective, as there were certainly competitiveness problems the other way for small-market teams given how the cap-less league functioned in the Dead Puck Era. The thing, too, is this sport is always going to have an extreme element of luck to it, with goalies getting hot, low-scoring games and random bounces deciding series. That's never going away. Advertisement But what's undeniable is there's nothing resembling a super team in the league anymore, with no roster particularly close to what the Blackhawks, Kings, Penguins and Lightning teams that strung together multiple Cups in earlier cap-era postseasons rolled out. Every roster this season has obvious holes and flaws. And even the game's superstars are often saddled with less than super linemates. MVP frontrunner Leon Draisaitl's most frequent linemate this season, for example, has been Vasily Podkolzin, who had all of eight goals and 24 points in 82 games for the Oilers. Our top-ranked powerhouse Winnipeg has 11-goal, 38-point man Vladislav Namestnikov as its second-line center. The Maple Leafs have a group of bottom-six forwards that have hardly scored this season and are set to lean heavily on a goalie in Anthony Stolarz who, at age 31, has never started a playoff game. The Lightning's third-highest minute defenseman is J.J. Moser, who most hockey fans wouldn't be able to name, let alone pick out of a lineup. The Hurricanes only had two players hit the 50-point mark and no one with more than 74. Florida is understandably beat up and diminished after two consecutive runs to the finals, with Matthew Tkachuk unlikely to be at full strength. Dallas, too, is likely to be significantly hampered by injuries to two of its best players, Miro Heiskanen and Jason Robertson. The Avalanche traded one of their top players, Mikko Rantanen, in midseason to avoid losing him for nothing in free agency and have struggled to get enough from their depth this season. And those eight clubs are the very best teams in the league. Don't mistake those various weaknesses as an indictment of the NHL's mediocrity, however. Most of the worst that the league has to offer has been weeded out after 1,312 regular-season games. The playoffs will feature most of the top players in the league going head-to-head, with a higher skill level than ever, and will be well worth watching. Advertisement Just don't expect to be able to easily separate the contenders from the pretenders among the final 16 because basically anyone that's made it this far has a chance. Even the experts are guessing when we make our picks. This is one year to take a chance on the underdogs. They've never had a better shot.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Nashville Predators' Jonathan Marchessault scores goal in emotional return to Vegas
For several of the Nashville Predators' biggest offseason acquisitions, it has been a season of homecomings. In October, forward Steven Stamkos returned to face his old team, the Tampa Bay Lightning. In March, defenseman Brady Skjei returned to Raleigh to play the Carolina Hurricanes. Advertisement On Saturday, it was forward Jonathan Marchessault's turn. Marchessault, who spent seven seasons in Vegas (2017 to 2024), scored a goal in the Predators' 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights, playing as a visitor at T-Mobile Arena for the first time in his career. Nashville (29-43-8, 66 points) and Vegas (49-22-9, 107 points) headed in opposite directions this season — the Golden Knights wrapped up the Pacific Division title with the win, and the Predators have been eliminated from postseason contention since late March. But the return of Marchessault was an emotional moment for Golden Knights fans, who know how integral he was in their success as an expansion team. Advertisement During the first TV timeout of the game, Vegas honored Marchessault with a video tribute. After the moment, Marchessault gave a customary skate onto the ice, waving thank you to the fans. In the third period, he scored to get the Predators within one. Skating into the Vegas zone with forward Zach L'Heureux, Marchessault crashed the far side of the net and directed L'Heureux's centering pass in for his 20th goal of the season. Marchessault, 34, scored 192 goals and 242 assists in 514 games with the Golden Knights. In 2022-23, he helped lead them to their first Stanley Cup championship — he also was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player during the playoffs. In summer 2024, he scored a five-year, $27.5 million deal with the Predators. In his first season with Nashville, he has 20 goals and 34 assists, skating 18:04 minutes per night. Advertisement The Predators conclude their season with two home games. On Monday, they host the Utah Hockey Club (7 p.m. CT, FanDuel Sports Network) before finishing the season on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars. Alex Daugherty is the Predators beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Alex at jdaugherty@ Follow Alex on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, @alexdaugherty1. Also check out our Predators exclusive Instagram page @tennessean_preds. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Predators' Jonathan Marchessault scores in emotional return to Vegas
