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Time of India
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Nashville Predators: 'I feel very comfortable': Barry Trotz unfazed after Nashville Predators fall to No. 5 in 2025 NHL Draft lottery
Barry Trotz (via Getty Images) Barry Trotz not surprised as Nashville Predators' fall to No. 5 pick in NHL draft lottery Today's the Day – Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz (Finally) Addresses the Media Who are Nashville Predators' best prospects at No. 5? Nashville Predators' future guided by three first-round picks in 2025 NHL Draft The Nashville Predators won't be making franchise history with a No. 1 pick this season. Instead, they will pick fifth overall— down from their pre-lottery ranking of third— following a shake-up in the NHL Draft lottery on May 5. The New York Islanders jumped to the top from No. 10, and the Utah Hockey Club moved ten spots to No. 4, bumping Nashville down the general manager Barry Trotz, though, the news wasn't completely astonishing. 'When you're up against the field, in terms of the odds, there was a likelihood that that could happen,' he said. 'I was hoping it didn't. But at the same time, I feel very comfortable, we're still going to get a good player to add to our pool.'Although the Nashville Predators were denied top choices such as Michael Misa and Matthew Schaefer, the scouting staff of the team is poised to capitalize on their prized is Nashville's first top-five pick in more than a decade — the previous one being in 2013 when they drafted defenseman Seth Jones at No. 4 overall. And although falling two spots hurts, Trotz says it won't interfere with the team's draft plan."(The lottery result) doesn't change a whole lot. You have a little more clarity because you know where you're picking," Trotz said. "At (No. 5), the options before us will send us in different directions than we thought."Included among the probable targets are a list of high-upside European and North American forwards, some of whom surfaced as serious contenders in recent the first three prospects on the board, the Nashville Predators are considering other types of versatile forwards that add a blend of size, skill, and goal-scoring Martone , an OHL Brampton Steelheads' 6-foot-3 winger, is a name continuing to gain traction. Playmaker and scorer, Martone had 98 points (37 goals, 61 assists) on the year in just 57 games. Size and scoring potential could be the perfect mix for Nashville's evolving top six. Another option is Roger McQueen of the WHL's Brandon Wheat Kings. At 6 feet 5 inches, McQueen provides two-way skill and physicality, even with an injury-curtailed season in which he still posted more than a point per centre Caleb Desnoyers has also joined the discussion after a breakout season with 84 points for the Moncton Wildcats. An elite skater with exceptional hands, Desnoyers is one of the biggest risers leading up to the of Europe, Djurgardens IF teammates Anton Frondell and Victor Eklund bring opposing but complementary attractive skill sets. Eklund, the 5-11 right wing, topped the team in scoring, while Frondell, the centre when healthy, provided glimpses of elite-level vision and playmaking skills after missing time with a knee Predators enter the 2025 NHL Draft not only with the No. 5 selection but also armed with two additional first-round picks. This gives Barry Trotz and his scouting staff plenty of flexibility to balance their prospect pool and add both immediate and future-impact read: 'Always had that passion and love': Barry Trotz explains what makes Alex Ovechkin special and unique Although the Predators might have missed out on the No. 1 overall fantasy, the chance to add high-ceiling talent to their roster is still very much alive — and Trotz seems intent on making it count.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jelly Roll makes appearance at Nashville Predators game vs St. Louis Blues
Nashville-native singer and rap artist Jelly Roll made an appearance at the Nashville Predators' game against the St. Louis Blues at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday. With 1:39 left in the first period, the Predators' public address announcer announced Jelly Roll was in attendance, watching from the suite level. The singer then stood and gave a thankful "heart" hand-signal to the crowd. Jelly Roll's appearance came as no surprise — the first 10,000 fans in attendance were given a Jelly Roll bobblehead as part of Nashville's Music City Hockey bobblehead series. The 40-year-old singer, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, grew up in the Antioch area in Nashville. After starting his music career in 2003, he saw a sharp rise in the music industry in 2022 with his hit single, "Son of a Sinner." In January, Jelly Roll opened Goodnight Nashville, a five-story honky tonk on Broadway. Located at 209 Broadway between Kid Rock's Big Honky Tonk and Bootleggers, the 27,000 square-foot space is the first Lower Broadway celebrity-owned bar from a Nashville native. 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: Jelly Roll makes appearance at Predators game vs Blues
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jelly Roll makes appearance at Nashville Predators game vs St. Louis Blues
Nashville-native singer and rap artist Jelly Roll made an appearance at the Nashville Predators' game against the St. Louis Blues at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday. With 1:39 left in the first period, the Predators' public address announcer announced Jelly Roll was in attendance, watching from the suite level. The singer then stood and gave a thankful "heart" hand-signal to the crowd. Jelly Roll's appearance came as no surprise — the first 10,000 fans in attendance were given a Jelly Roll bobblehead as part of Nashville's Music City Hockey bobblehead series. Advertisement The 40-year-old singer, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, grew up in the Antioch area in Nashville. After starting his music career in 2003, he saw a sharp rise in the music industry in 2022 with his hit single, "Son of a Sinner." In January, Jelly Roll opened Goodnight Nashville, a five-story honky tonk on Broadway. Located at 209 Broadway between Kid Rock's Big Honky Tonk and Bootleggers, the 27,000 square-foot space is the first Lower Broadway celebrity-owned bar from a Nashville native. 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: Jelly Roll makes appearance at Predators game vs Blues
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How the Nashville Predators' rivalry with St. Louis Blues reignited, setting up rematch
Even while the Nashville Predators' playoff hopes are dead, one of their most heated rivalries still has plenty of life. In the Predators' 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Sunday, the two teams piled up 63 penalty minutes, including three major penalties, two misconducts and one game misconduct penalty. It equaled the most penalty minutes by both teams in a Predators game this season. The tension began in the first period when Zach L'Heureux and Nathan Walker tussled after Walker dumped L'Heureux near the side wall. L'Heureux landed a few punches before being dumped to the ice by Walker. Then, in the final seconds of the first period, Blues defenseman Alexey Toropchenko laid a heavy hit from behind on Jonathan Marchessault. Furious, Marchessault charged after the first Blues player he found, eventually launching himself at Philip Broberg. After the penalties were assessed, the Predators wound up with a power play to start the second period − Filip Forsberg scored during the man advantage to give Nashville their only tally of the night. FORSBERG: How Filip Forsberg responded to Andrew Brunette calling out Nashville Predators' leaders Finally, in the third period, with the Blues holding comfortably to a 3-1 lead, a scrum in front of the St. Louis net led to Michael McCarron and Walker mixing it up. Walker, who was already in hot water with the officials, was given an immediate 10-minute misconduct. McCarron was given the same. But the worst of it happened at the 13:33 mark of the third, just seconds after McCarron and Walker were ejected. With Robert Thomas skating up center ice, Predators defenseman Nick Blankenburg attempted an open ice check. Thomas dodged most of the hit, but Blankenburg tripped Thomas, which infuriated his teammates, thinking it was a knee-on-knee hit. With Blankenburg lying on the ice, Blues forward Zack Bolduc delivered several hard cross-checks to Blankenburg's back. Blankenburg was given a tripping call, but Bolduc was given a five-minute major penalty and a 10-minute game misconduct, ending his night. The Predators were unable to capitalize on the five-minute major and the Blues walked away with an easy 4-1 win − but with the way everything unfolded, the two teams are set up for an intriguing rematch this week. The Blues travel to Bridgestone Arena for the fourth and final game between the two teams on Thursday (7 p.m. CT, FanDuel Sports Network). Likely all the main players − L'Heureux, McCarron and Marchessault for the Predators and Bolduc, Toropchenko, and Walker for the Blues − will be back on the ice. Incidentally, it wouldn't be the first time the Predators have had a heated rematch with a Central Division rival this season. On Jan. 18, the Predators and Minnesota Wild played a much anticipated game to settle the Wild's beef with L'Heureux, who just three weeks earlier committed a slew-foot on Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin. That night, L'Heureux fought with Yakov Trenin in the first two minutes, soon joined by bouts between Marcus Foligno and Luke Schenn and then Ryan Hartman and Mark Jankowski. 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: How the Predators' rivalry with Blues reignited, setting up rematch
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How Filip Forsberg responded to Andrew Brunette calling out Nashville Predators' leaders
When coach Andrew Brunette called out his players after the Nashville Predators' 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, he targeted the team's veteran leaders specifically. In the team's next game, one of them responded. Filip Forsberg finished with two goals, one assist and a career-high 10 shots on goal in the Predators' 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena. "A little bit of a statement of what we can do," Forsberg said after the win, which ended a four-game losing streak. "It hasn't been the standard lately, so keep building towards that being the standard for us." Forsberg's first goal broke a 2-2 tie in the second period to give the Predators their first lead of the night. On the play, he carried the puck into the zone, fired a shot on Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll, then jumped on the rebound to send the puck into the net. Not only was it an example of what Forsberg can do when he's at his best, it shows what the Predators can do when their best players are playing like it. "It was some really good positive energy," Brunette said after the win. "I thought the effort was really good tonight." Forsberg, who added an empty net goal to seal the win, is in the third year of an eight-year contract he signed in July 2022. After a 48-goal campaign in 2023-24, he was expected to carry the Predators' offense again, but was unable to match his scoring pace in the first few months. He has 27 goals and 37 assists and likely will finish as the team's leading goal scorer for the second straight season. PREDS IN SWEDEN: Nashville Predators to play two games vs Pittsburgh Penguins in Sweden for NHL's Global Series But Forsberg wasn't the only player bringing his best on Saturday. Luke Evangelista also finished with three points, including his seventh goal of the season, which put the Predators up 4-2 in the third period. "I hope this catapults (Evangelista) where he builds on it and keeps it going," Brunette said. "For him, Saturday night in Smashville and 'Hockey Night in Canada,' being a Toronto kid, it's a big deal. So hopefully this gives him some confidence, a little mojo." Evangelista now has seven goals and 15 assists in his second season with Nashville. Next up, the Predators head on the road, taking on the St. Louis Blues on Sunday (5 p.m. CT, FanDuel Sports Network). 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: How Filip Forsberg responded to Brunette calling out Predators players
