The Nashville Predators are facing decisions regarding goalie Juuse Saros as trade interest grows, but they are inclined to keep him as long as they are in the playoff hunt. Head coach Barry Trotz is cautious about potential deals for Saros, emphasizing the importance of maintaining key players like Tommy Novak and Alex Carrier. Despite trade speculations, the Predators seem determined to retain Saros, with Trotz expressing confidence in his presence for the rest of the season.
On Sportsnet, @JeffMarek says the Edmonton Oilers could be looking at Nashville to help fill holes in its lineup. One name mentioned is Tommy Novak, who I linked to the Oilers here: https://t.co/N9zSUm0Cp2
Why I would be shocked if #Preds moved Juuse Saros prior to the trade deadline as I explained with @JasonGregor @Sports1440 https://t.co/bSUMvjQpLS
Per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Nic Dowd is "very much" on the Oilers' radar and Edmonton could also look into acquiring Anthony Mantha — if the price is right. More on the Capitals forwards and the latest rumblings: https://t.co/ZNeAzUvHBo
Latest from @PierreVLeBrun today on #Preds goalie Juuse Saros. Practically what we heard yesterday on @1025TheGame. “No, I think he’ll be playing net for us this year,” Trotz said. “I don’t suspect anything coming. … We’re pretty safe in saying he’s going to be here.”
Some intermission reading: The Capitals are reportedly no longer in trade mode entering the deadline, but there's a name garnering a lot of interest that has a lot of value: Charlie Lindgren. More on the #ALLCAPS netminder and approach to March 8: https://t.co/Q3q8k2nd96
Barry Trotz: "I don't think I can let a guy like Tommy Novak go for nothing." Trotz playing the media game with these tradeable assets. He knows the Novak camp is way too high on their number... esp the "we'll see what happens in the summer if the other team doesn't sign him" https://t.co/lUXUdBburU
Barry Trotz said this about defenseman Alex Carrier. #Preds "I want to talk to Carrier's agent again. I know he's a Nashville Predator. If we can get into the range of the same thing we'll have a deal & if not we'll move on."
Barry Trotz said this about defenseman Alex Carrier. #Prds "I want to talk to Carrier's agent again. I know he's a Nashville Predator. If we can get into the range of the same thing we'll have a deal & if not we'll move on."
Barry Trotz says he spoke to Novak's representative today about a new deal. #Preds "The framework is there. We have to make sure the years and numbers match. I don't think I can let a player like Tommy Novak go."
Barry Trotz on the report from @DailyFaceoff today about Juuse Saros. #Preds “That is the case. I’m going to leave a little window open if there’s a crazy deal that comes out and knocks me out of my chair.”
The Predators won't look to deal with Juuse Saros as long as they're in the playoff hunt. 😯 https://t.co/Zt7zODLLVz https://t.co/A3QtPUmNSK
I am a huge fan of the Preds not trading Juuse Saros because, frankly, onboarding with a new company in the middle of trade deadline season is difficult enough. Please, Barry… just don’t do anything for at least the next two weeks.
Sources: At least one team, believed to be #njdevils, has shown real interest in Juuse Saros last few weeks. But #preds say they're intent on keeping Saros so long as they're in the playoffs. What does the mean for the goalie market? Full eval: https://t.co/AeDLDncaOW https://t.co/f2SBeKRt0h
Although Juuse Saros has had a down year by his standards, he has a proven track record of elevating his play down the stretch. Whether the Predators trade him by March 8 or after the season, their decision will be consequential as @AdamVingan explains. https://t.co/5YxsomSu8r