A team being eliminated opens the door for fresh scents on the open market. The latest playoff elimination were the Nashville Predators who lost in an interesting fashion to the Winnipeg Jets. It’s disappointing for them, as they were a team looking to earn another ticket to the Stanley Cup Final. However, Nashville is out, and on the surface, there’s a new name of lists for the Montreal Canadiens to pursue.
The Predators have four UFAs on their main roster including a handful of others in their system. The latest news is that Scott Hartnell and Alexei Emelin will not be returning to the team next season and will test free agency.