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15 hours ago
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Report: Ex-Lightning Tough Guy Expected To Become Free Agent
During this past off-season, the Tampa Bay Lightning traded forward Tanner Jeannot to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick and a 2024 fourth-round pick. The move was understandable, as the Lightning needed to free up cap space, and Jeannot struggled to find his fit in Tampa Bay. In 55 games with the Lightning during the 2023-24 season, Jeannot recorded seven goals, 14 points, 211 hits, and a minus-10 rating. The 6-foot-2 winger also did not have the bounce-back season he was looking for with the Kings this campaign, as he had just seven goals and six assists in 67 games this year. Advertisement Now, Jeannot is expected to be on the move again. According to Hockey Royalty's Russell Morgan, the former Lightning forward is expected to hit the free-agent market on July 1. While Jeannot has had some struggles in recent seasons, he certainly has the potential to generate interest if he does, in fact, become a free agent this summer. His gritty style of play and size could make him an appealing target for clubs looking to add more toughness to their roster. The 28-year-old also had 24 goals and 41 points in 81 games in 2021-22 with the Nashville Predators. Nevertheless, it will be intriguing to see where Jeannot ends up landing this off-season, but it appears that his time as a King is coming to a close. Advertisement In 75 games over two seasons with the Lightning, Jeannot posted eight goals, 18 points, 97 penalty minutes, 288 hits, and a minus-16 rating/ Photo Credit: © Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
NHL trade news: Nashville Predators trade Jeremy Hanzel to New Jersey Devils for Erik Haula in spicy return move
Jeremy Hanzel #4 of the Seattle Thunderbirds skates (Credit: Getty Images) The Nashville Predators pulled off a move that few saw coming, acquiring forward Erik Haula from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for defenseman Jeremy Hanzel. The deal, confirmed just a week before the 2025 NHL Draft, signals Nashville's intent to blend experience with youth heading into a critical offseason stretch. Jeremy Hanzel gets new opportunity with New Jersey Devils On the other end of the deal, defenseman Jeremy Hanzel heads to the New Jersey Devils. Hanzel, just 22 years old, was originally drafted by the Colorado Avalanche and later acquired by Nashville in a deadline move. He has spent most of the season in the AHL with the Milwaukee Admirals, also briefly suiting up in the ECHL with Atlanta. The Devils gain a promising blue liner with good skating and positional awareness, while not a headline-grabbing move. Hanzel's acquisition aligns with New Jersey's push to reinforce depth on their back end. Especially after battling through inconsistent defensive performances last season. Hanzel still has developmental strides to make, but the Devils' system may give him more ice time and a clearer path to a full-time NHL role. For a young rearguard trying to break in, this kind of trade could be a turning point. Nashville Predators continue roster tweaks before NHL Draft This move also shifts attention toward the upcoming NHL Draft, where the Predators now hold nine picks, including three in the first round. Haula's arrival adds veteran stability as the organization prepares to welcome a wave of new talent. Read more: Matthew Tkachuk sparks dynasty debate with bold 'We gotta be a dynasty now' claim after Panthers win Stanley Cup again This trade isn't blockbuster-level, but it could become more significant than it first appears. The Predators are clearly interested in building a playoff-caliber team without waiting through another full-scale rebuild. With veterans like Haula mentoring the next generation and fresh prospects on the horizon, the franchise appears committed to faster progress. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Reuters
3 days ago
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Predators reacquire Erik Haula from Devils
June 19 - After a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, the Nashville Predators made a splash in the offseason trade market on Wednesday. Nashville reacquired forward Erik Haula from the New Jersey Devils for defenseman Jeremy Hanzel and a 2025 fourth-round pick. In 759 career NHL games, Haula has 337 points (153 goals, 184 assists). He has added 16 goals and 21 assists in 78 playoff appearances. After being drafted in the seventh round of the 2009 NHL Draft by the Minnesota Wild, the veteran winger has spent 10 seasons in the league with the Wild (2013-17), Vegas Golden Knights (2017-19), Carolina Hurricanes (2019-20), Florida Panthers (2020), Predators (2020-21), Boston Bruins (2021-22) and the Devils (2022-25). Haula, 34, scored nine goals and added 12 assists in 51 games in 2020-21 during his first stint with the Preds. The winger is entering the final year of a three-year contract ($3.15 million AAV). Hanzel, 22, spent the 2024-25 season with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) and Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL). He was held pointless in four games for the Admirals and had three goals and 19 assists in 61 games for the Gladiators. The 6-foot-1 defender was drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 NHL Draft by the Colorado Avalanche before being dealt to the Predators in March 2024. --Field Level Media
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3 days ago
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Predators expect captain Roman Josi back for camp despite health diagnosis
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville captain Roman Josi is expected at training camp in September after the Predators said Wednesday the defenseman was diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome or POTS late last season. 'He has been undergoing treatment since that diagnosis and is progressing exceptionally well,' general manager Barry Trotz said in a statement. 'We concur with Roman that with continued management and treatment, he can return to the ice for the 2025-26 season and continue with his elite hockey career." Advertisement The 2020 Norris Trophy winner and three-time All-Star was limited to 53 games this season by a concussion. His last game was Feb. 25 against now two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida when he didn't return after driven hard into the end boards by Sam Bennett midway through the second period. POTS doesn't have a cure but can be treated. Its symptoms include a fast heart rate, dizziness and fatigue. Josi, who turned 35 at the start of June, was among the first six players selected Monday to Switzerland's Olympic roster for the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. The captain signed an eight-year $72 million contract in 2019 through the 2027-28 season. He has played 962 games with 190 goals and 534 assists. Advertisement Trade time The Predators also announced they have acquired forward Erik Haula from New Jersey for defenseman Jeremy Hanzel and a fourth-round pick in next week's draft. This brings Haula back for a second stint with Nashville. A seventh-round pick by Minnesota in 2009, Haula has played 759 games with the Wild, Vegas, Carolina, Florida, Nashville, Boston and New Jersey. Now 34, Haula played 69 games for the Devils this season with 21 points and 39 penalty minutes. The 5-foot-11, 191-pound forward averaged 14 minutes, 42 seconds of ice time per game. He also had 101 hits and blocked 35 shots. The Predators still have nine selections in the 2025 NHL draft starting June 27, including three in the first round. ___ AP NHL:
New York Times
3 days ago
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- New York Times
Devils trade Erik Haula to Predators for Jeremy Hanzel, draft pick
The New Jersey Devils traded Erik Haula to the Nashville Predators on Wednesday for a 2025 fourth-round pick and defenseman Jeremy Hanzel, who spent most of this past season in the ECHL. Haula has one year left on his deal at a $3.15 million cap hit. The 34-year-old Haula had 21 points in 69 games this past season, and he returns to the team with which he spent the 2020-21 season. Haula had 41 points on the 2022-23 Devils team that made the second round, but his production has dropped since. He had only one point in five games in New Jersey's first-round loss to Carolina. If he can bet back into the 35-44 point range — which he was the three seasons before 2024-25 — he can be a useful middle-six player for the Predators. TRADE 🔄 Forward Erik Haula is back in Smashville! The Devils receive defensemen Jeremy Hanzel and a 2025 4th round draft pick. Full trade details » — Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) June 18, 2025 The move opens up cap space for New Jersey and gives president Tom Fitzgerald another draft pick to work with, either to use or to include in another trade. The Devils have just over $14 million in cap space, a good chunk of which will go to restricted free agent Luke Hughes. The team could also look to bolster its middle-six forward group or even go after a top-line player such as Nikolaj Ehlers if the price is right. Hanzel was a 2023 sixth-round pick by Colorado. Nashville acquired him in March 2024 as part of a package for Yakov Trenin.
