Devils president of hockey operations and general manager Tom Fitzgerald sat down with The Athletic on Wednesday after his team arrived in Toronto ahead of a game with the Maple Leafs, and there was no hesitation when he was asked what’s led to his team’s comeback season.

The Nashville Predators remain committed to Ryan O’Reilly despite rising trade speculation ahead of the March 7 deadline and the franchise's ongoing struggles.

Despite a spending spree on July 1, the Nashville Predators are currently 14-22-7 and battling just to stay out of the National Hockey League basement. Now a full 14 points back of the final wildcard berth in the Western Conference,

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NHL insider Elliotte Friedman revealed that the Predators could indeed trade Ryan O'Reilly before the trade deadline, but only under two conditions.

The Nashville Predators are far away from the NHL playoff picture this season. With a 15-22-7 record, they are one of the worst teams in the Western Conference.

The Nashville Predators are expected to have a horde of suitors for Ryan O'Reilly, but these three teams stand out the most.

With two years remaining on his contract and carrying a $4.5 million cap hit, the Leafs would need to navigate salary cap constraints in a trade, including utilizing LTIR (Long-Term Injured Reserve) funds or moving existing contracts to make room.

Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz isn't hanging up the phone when teams call about Ryan O'Reilly.The club isn't actively shopping the veteran center, but it is listening to proposals, reports TSN's Pierre LeBrun.

The Nashville Predators host the Minnesota Wild after the Predators defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in a shootout.

Head coach Bruce Cassidy and multiple players have stated that this team focuses on having a strong defensive foundation.

The Maple Leafs need some stability down the middle, and one team who is currently in the middle of a terrible season could have the answer they're looking for.