The Predators have re-signed Austin Watson to a three-year contract worth $3.3M ($1.1M AAV).
Detroit Red Wings News
The Jets signed Ben Chiarot to a two-year, $2.8M extension on Saturday.
Chiarot is a valuable third-pairing defensemen for the Jets, but has had difficult time staying healthy during his young NHL career. The 26-year-old tallied two goals and 10 assists (12 points) in 59 games while averaging 15:19 TOI/GM including 1:58 SH TOI/GM a season ago.
The Red Wings select Michael Rasmussen with the 9th overall pick.
Rasmussen is a huge kid, standing in at 6-foot-6, 215 lbs. and his big frame had NHL teams intrigued. Rasmussen had 55 points (32G / 23A) in 50 games and led the Tri-City Americans (WHL) in power-play goals (15). The Canadian skates well for his size and will bring a power-forward type of game to the Red Wings lineup.
The Blue Jackets have acquired Tyler Motte, Artemi Panarin and a 2017 6th round pick from the Blackhawks for Brandon Saad, Anton Forsberg and a 2018 5th round pick.
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Mrazek was in the starter's crease on Thursday; likely starting Saturday.
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Talbot will start Thursday vs. the Sharks.
Talbot allowed one goal on 35 shots in the Oilers win over the Kings on Tuesday. Talbot got back on track after two disastrous outings in a row. Tonight he will face the Sharks for the fourth time this season and he has gone 1-1-1 with a 2.99 GAA and .902 SV% in the previous three meetings.
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Talbot is expected to start Thursday vs. the Sharks.
Talbot allowed one goal on 35 shots in the Oilers win over the Kings on Tuesday. Talbot got back on track after two disastrous outings in a row. Tonight he will face the Sharks for the fourth time this season and he has gone 1-1-1 with a 2.99 GAA and .902 SV% in the previous three meetings.
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Mrazek will start Thursday in Tampa Bay.
Mrazek allowed three goals on 42 shots in the Red Wings’ overtime win in Carolina on Monday. Mrazek has gone 1-1-1 while turning aside 97 of 104 shots (.933 SV%). Tonight he makes his fifth appearance against the Lightning—he has gone 0-3-1 with a 3.89 GAA and .865 SV% in the first four games vs. Tampa Bay.
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Talbot will start Tuesday vs. the Kings.
Talbot was pulled after allowing four goals 15 shots in the Oilers’ loss in Colorado last Thursday. Talbot was pulled in back-to-back starts, allowing eight goals on just 33 shots (.758 SV%). After getting a night off on Saturday, Talbot will look to get things back on track tonight vs. the Kings. He is 2-0-0 with a 0.50 GAA, .984 SV% and one shutout against Los Angeles.
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Mrazek will start Monday in Carolina.
Mrazek gave up two goals on 32 shots in the Red Wings’ overtime loss to the Lightning on Friday. The Red Wings goalie rotation will continue with Mrazek going tonight in Carolina. He has lost his last two starts despite stopping 58 of 62 shots (.935 SV%). He made 29 saves in a 4-2 win in his first start vs. the Hurricanes.
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Talbot will start Thursday in Colorado.
Talbot was pulled after allowing four goals on 18 shots in the Oilers’ loss in Anaheim last night. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for Talbot, who will go again tonight in Colorado. He is a must-start vs. the last place Avalanche, who the Oilers beat handily with Talbot in net back in November.