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Ryan Suter News & Rumors

Wings are perfect fit for Suter and Parise
May 24
Detroit News
 columnist Gregg Krupa
"In tandem and full stride, 17-year-olds Ryan Suter and Zach Parise broke over the Russian blue line with 30 seconds remaining in the game. Suter carried the puck and fed it crisply to his left. Parise took it on the blade of his stick and dashed to within point-blank range of the goal. Then, as they say in hockey, he made no mistake. The goal, scored April 21, 2002 at the Under-18 World Championship, sealed the first gold medal for the United States at that age level. It also is credited with spurring a leap forward for the U.S. in international hockey. It was the first time Parise and Suter played together for the U.S. It would not be the last. But, they never have done it in the NHL."
No news on Suter likely this week
May 18
Tennessean
 
"It sounds like next week will be decision week for Ryan Suter. On breakout day last week, the defenseman, who will be an unrestricted free agent July 1, if he and the Predators can't come to terms on a contract by then, said he will take two weeks before deciding his strategy. That's still the case according to his agent, Neil Sheehy. "Right now I want to honor Ryan's request to unwind for two weeks," Sheehy said. "I want to take two weeks to unwind and it hasn't been two weeks." This means that we might get some movement on the Suter front Monday or Tuesday at the earliest or end of the week at the latest."
Ryan Suter's exit would shake Nashville Predators lineup
May 12
Tennessean
 
"Almost a week after the Phoenix Coyotes howled in their locker room as the Predators trudged through the hallway of Jobing.com Arena, it's still hard to believe the season is over. The Predators seemed to have all the ingredients to make a deep Stanley Cup run. They had a top defenseman (Shea Weber), a trade-deadline acquisition with a Stanley Cup ring (Hal Gill), an elite goaltender (Pekka Rinne) and a talented scoring winger (Alexander Radulov). They had a strong regular season that included seven comebacks from two goals back and two from three goals back. They had 104 points, and had one of the top records in the NHL after Jan. 1. They defeated their biggest rival, the Detroit Red"
Nashville Predators, Ryan Suter discuss future
May 10
Tennessean
 
"Two days later, Ryan Suter was still emotional. The playoff ouster at the hands of the Coyotes still fresh in his thoughts, the all-star defenseman needed a few minutes to cool off before speaking with reporters at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday. At first the Predators said Suter had decided not to speak. But eventually the pending unrestricted free agent emerged from the locker room wearing a Green Bay Packers hat and black shirt. If Suter, 27, and the Predators don't agree to a contract extension before July 1, he will be free to sign with any team. Re-signing him will be Nashville's top offseason priority. "Wherever I sign I want to be there for the rest of my career, and that affects"
Does Nashville's early playoff exit enhance Red Wings' chances of landing Ryan Suter?
May 8
Michigan Live
 
"If you're a Detroit Red Wings fan, you're delighted that the Phoenix Coyotes eliminated the Nashville Predators in the second round of the playoffs on Monday. And not just because you're upset that the Predators ousted Detroit in the first round – although that probably has something to do with it. Instead, you're happy because you believe the early exit for a Nashville team that was all in this year to win the Stanley Cup will enhance the Red Wings' chances to land impending unrestricted free-agent defenseman Ryan Suter. It certainly doesn't hurt. It has been widely speculated around the NHL that the further the Predators advance, the more likely Suter would stay. Perhaps the"
Nashville Predators' Ryan Suter says he's playing his best
April 17
Tennessean
 
"Ryan Suter can tell that his skating has been fleet and smooth. His passes have been crisp and hitting teammates in stride. His shots — though they haven't gone into the net — have been low, accurate and generated rebounds. Normally, it's tough to mine a compliment out of Suter about himself. But on Monday the Predators defenseman had no problem describing the clarity in his game so far in Nashville's playoff series against Detroit. "This is the best hockey I've played in a long time. I feel very confident out there and very comfortable," Suter said. "You know when you're playing well, and I feel like I'm playing good and making good passes and making the right plays.""
Ryan Suter 'not thinking' about contract situation
March 21
Tennessean
 
"Defenseman Ryan Suter said that he was "not thinking about" his contract situation, and the role Alexander Radulov's return plays in his decision to sign with the Predators before July 1. On that date, Suter will be an unrestricted free agent – provided he and the Predators can't come to terms beforehand. "I'm thinking about helping this team win and winning the Stanley Cup and the rest will take care of itself," Suter said. "It doesn't affect me either way whether Rads comes back or not.""
Predators GM David Poile meets with Ryan Suter's agent
February 1
Tennessean
 
"General Manager David Poile said contract negotiations with defenseman Ryan Suter are ongoing and he hoped to re-sign his star defenseman at some point. He just didn't know when. Last week at the All-Star Game, Suter said he didn't believe he would re-sign with Nashville before the Feb. 27 trading deadline. Poile said he met with Suter's agent, Neil Sheehy, before Tuesday's game at Minnesota. Sheehy is based in the Twin Cities area. If the Predators and Suter don't come to terms before July 1, the defenseman will be an unrestricted free agent. "It's just ongoing, it's the same situation," Poile said. "Everything is being said the way you want a player to say it and the way you want a"
Ryan Suter's contract not yet an issue
January 31
Tennessean
 
"The Predators displayed little worry Monday about defenseman Ryan Suter's comments during NHL All-Star weekend. Speaking at Friday's media session in Ottawa, Suter said he did not think he would sign a contract extension with the Predators before the Feb. 27 trade deadline. If the Predators and Suter don't come to terms before July 1, one of Nashville's three best players would be an unrestricted free agent. The statement caused a hockey-media firestorm, prompting Suter to explain his choice of words a day later. "We deal with it day by day and do not worry about it. We're worried about winning this year," Coach Barry Trotz said. "From our standpoint, and probably his standpoint, it's a"
Nashville Predators must make deal or deal with consequences
January 30
Tennessean
 columnist David Climer
"The Predators skate out of the All-Star break with one burning question: Are they buyers, sellers or status quo-ers? This is a tough one. Four weeks remain before the NHL trade deadline, and Predators management is on the clock. Based on where they sit in the standings, you can make a case that the Predators have a roster that could get them not only into the playoffs but also with a good seed, too. They might have the third-best record in the Central Division but only three teams in all of the NHL have won more games. So why mortgage the future?"
Suter counters perception he will test free agency
January 29
NHL.com
 
"Nashville defenseman Ryan Suter's comments Friday regarding his ongoing contract negotiations and his pending status as an unrestricted free agent created a bit of unintended controversy at the NHL's All-Star weekend. As a result, the Nashville defenseman felt the need to clarify exact comments he made at 2012 NHL All-Star Media Day presented by Allstate. Suter told reporters he didn't want to sign a new contract prior to the Feb. 27 trade deadline. Suter said he felt the media portrayed his comments to mean that he will test the open market when he becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Prior to Sunday's 2012 Tim Hortons NHL All-Star Game, Suter told NHL.com that portrayal is"
Shea Weber, Ryan Suter bond started at Nashville Predators' first NHL draft
January 29
Tennessean
 
"During interviews about Predators defensemen Shea Weber or Ryan Suter, the word "complement" seems to find its way into most sentences. "We thought they would be a very good complement to one another," Coach Barry Trotz said. "Our games complement each other," Weber said. "I think we complement each other well," Suter said. Weber is a big, powerful defenseman who hits hard and blasts howitzers on opposing nets. Suter is the skilled blueline partner who makes plays with his head and skating ability. With their skills combined, many observers around the NHL believe they create the perfect defenseman. Through scouting, foresight, strategy and draft luck, Nashville united the pair that has led"
Trade bait Suter won't re-sign before deadline
January 28
CSN Philly
 
"Ryan Suter's situation of potentially being dealt at the NHL trade deadline next month took an interesting turn on Friday when the Nashville Predators defenseman said he does not want to re-sign before the deadline. He is unrestricted while fellow coveted teammate Shea Weber is restricted. One of them could be dealt. The Flyers are among a handful of clubs interested in getting into the mix if that happens. "I feel it would be more of a distraction than anything," Suter said of signing in February. "We've never had a timeline or deadline. We're just focusing on winning. Everything else will take care of itself. "I don't see it being a benefit by hurrying up and trying to get something"
Shea Weber, Ryan Suter split up for NHL All-Star Game
January 27
Tennessean
 
"Daniel Alfredsson and Zdeno Chara split up the Nashville Predators' All-Star defensive pairing of Shea Weber and Ryan Suter on Thursday. In the draft of players to determine the rosters for Sunday's NHL All-Star Game, Alfredsson selected Weber, a two-time All-Star, with the eighth pick. Chara immediately grabbed Suter, making his first All-Star appearance, with the next pick. Alfredsson stuck close to home — both his native Sweden and his adopted home of Ottawa — in making his selections. His opposing team captain, defenseman Chara, took a more offensive approach as the two rosters — Team Alfredsson and Team Chara — were formed. They will face each other in the skills competition on"
Weber, Suter taken with back-to-back picks, broken up for All-Star Game
January 27
Nashville City Paper
 
"Ryan Suter and Shea Weber will not get to play together as All-Stars. The two pieces of the Nashville Predators' top defense pair were taken with consecutive picks Thursday in the NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft, which meant they went to different sides for Sunday's NHL All-Star game. Weber was the second choice of the eighth round (16th overall) by Team Alfredsson. Suter went next to Team Chara. Nashville is the only team with two blue liners selected to play in the game. Weber is tied for third among all NHL defensemen in points (34) and goals (10) and is tied for second with five power play goals. Suter is tied for 10th in assists with 23. This is the second year the draft has been a part of"
Injury may cost Ryan Suter spot in All-Star Game
January 20
Tennessean
 
"It's not an ideal scenario for defenseman Ryan Suter. Just a few days after being named to his first NHL All-Star Game, Suter was pummeled by Philadelphia in Nashville's 4-2 win over the Flyers on Jan. 14. Now, Suter is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, making his availability for the All-Star Game uncertain. Suter missed his second straight full game Thursday at Columbus. He played one period against the Islanders on Monday. The All-Star Game is Jan. 29 in Ottawa. "If I can't play here, I don't see how I could go do that. It doesn't look good to your teammates," Suter said. "It's good to know you made the all-star team, but you also want to go and experience it.""
Predators' Ryan Suter suffers upper-body injury in Monday's win
January 17
Tennessean
 
"Predators Coach Barry Trotz knew he could be without defenseman Ryan Suter at some point. Suter has what the Predators are calling an upper-body injury, so Trotz dressed seven defensemen for Monday's game against the Islanders. The decision helped the Predators after Suter went out of the lineup at the end of the first period, when Nashville took a 3-0 lead en route to a 3-1 victory."
Weber, Suter both get All-Star game invitations from the NHL
January 13
Nashville City Paper
 
"Shea Weber and Ryan Suter have been regarded as one of the NHL's top defensive pairs for the last several seasons. Finally, both have earned recognition for their individual ability. Weber and Suter were among 36 players selected by the league to participate in the 2012 NHL All-Star Game, which will take place Jan 29 at Ottawa. Six players previously were named through fan voting. It is the second time Nashville has two players in the contest. The first was 2004, when defenseman Kimmo Timonen and goalie Tomas Vokoun took part. Additionally, forward Craig Smith was one of 12 rookies selected to participate in the All-Star weekend festivities."
Predators' Ryan Suter auditions for starring role
January 1
Tennessean
 
"Predators Coach Barry Trotz warmly invited the question about Ryan Suter on Friday morning in Scottrade Center's visiting locker room. There's a reason why Trotz wanted so badly to talk about Suter. With Suter's normal defensive partner, team captain Shea Weber, out indefinitely with a concussion, Trotz has seen a change in him. More vocal in the locker room, more responsible on the ice, Suter has embraced his expanded role. And for Suter, this current stretch is a chance to break out of Weber's shadow. "I think he has been really, really good," Trotz said."
Weber, Suter shut down league's leading scorer
November 18
Tennessean
 
"For the second straight game, defensemen Shea Weber and Ryan Suter were marked with the task of going against one of the NHL's premier scorers. And just as they did one game ago with Alex Ovechkin of Washington, Suter and Weber held forward Phil Kessel pointless. Kessel came into the game leading the NHL in scoring. "They do such a great job of keeping all the shots outside, containing and battling down low, and breaking up plays," forward Mike Fisher said. "They're two of the best at it, and they did a great job tonight against a really good line." Also, Suter and Weber were plus-4 on Tuesday. That makes Weber a plus-18 in his last 10 games, and Suter a plus-15. "Everyone is playing"
Suter contract discussions ongoing
November 17
Tennessean
 
"The last two days, Ryan Suter's agent Neil Sheehy has been in Nashville. He met with General Manager David Poile and Assistant GM Paul Fenton to discuss Suter's contract. Suter is slated to be an unrestricted free agent on July 1, if a deal with Nashville can't be reached before that date. "I don't want to get into the substance of the negotiation. The Predators are making every effort to sign Ryan and Ryan wants to be here, but there's issues you address," Sheehy said. "I think it's always best when you can address them with each other. You take a little bit of time to reflect on it and then you come back to further discussions.""
Suter starts fast, helps Predators to season-opening victory
October 8
Nashville City Paper
 
"Ryan Suter had a goal and an assist, and Craig Smith scored in his NHL debut as the Nashville Predators opened the 2011-12 season with a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday at Columbus. Suter got the season's first goal when he scored on the second of three Nashville power plays. He added an assist on Smith's goal at 15:56 of the second period, which gave the Predators a 2-1 lead and put them ahead to stay, Last season, it was mid-December before Suter recorded his first goal and multi-point game. Matt Halischuk gave Nashville some much-needed insurance with a goal 39 seconds into the third period."
Nashville Predators' Ryan Suter avoids talk of free agency
September 18
Tennessean
 
"The nephew of a former NHL All-Star, Ryan Suter understands the stakes for himself this season — the year before he hits unrestricted free agency. But he also knows how to deflect the distraction. "Every year you come to camp focused on having your best year and a career year, and for me it's not different," Suter said. "I want to have a great year." Suter's four-year, $14 million contract will expire July 1. That means if he does not re-sign with Nashville before that day he can sign with any NHL team with no compensation for the Predators. Nearly 10 months in advance, Suter is not worried."
Ryan Suter shows off offensive skills, too
May 2
Tennessean
 
"The Predators' charter flight from Vancouver to Nashville took more than 4 hours on Sunday. Their game the previous night went to two overtimes, so Coach Barry Trotz needed most of that flying time to study all the film. One thing he didn't need video to confirm was the performance of Predators defenseman Ryan Suter. He was as dynamic on the screen as he was in person during Nashville's rousing 2-1 win in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals. "Ryan was outstanding," Trotz said. "He and Shea (Weber) were great, but Ryan did some things that were absolutely outstanding that maybe go unnoticed a little bit. He made a play when it counted." With the Predators trailing 1-0, and the clock"
Weber, Suter translate Olympic success into NHL glory
March 1
Tennessean
 
"Shea Weber spotted Ryan Suter at Vancouver International Airport on this day last year. One day earlier, the two Predators players took part in one of the most viewed games in hockey history. An estimated 54.1 million Americans and Canadians watched Weber's Team Canada defeat Suter's Team USA in the hockey gold medal game at the Winter Olympics. And despite all the nerves and palpitations that Weber had experienced the previous two weeks, nothing could prepare him for seeing Suter, his teammate and defense partner, waiting for a plane back to Nashville. As they walked toward each other, Suter immediately broke the tension. "Just act the same, I don't care. You won a gold. I'm happy for"
Predators plan to have Ryan Suter available vs. Chicago
February 24
Tennessean
 
"A light purple mark graced the area under Ryan Suter's left eye. It was a reminder from the hit he took Saturday from Coyotes forward Shane Doan. The hit left the defenseman with what was described as an upper-body injury and kept him out of Tuesday's game at Columbus. On Wednesday, Coach Barry Trotz said he expected Suter to play against the Blackhawks today at Bridgestone Arena. Suter sounded slightly less committed to the idea, but said he wanted to give it a go. "I feel good. I don't know if I'm for sure playing tomorrow, but I feel good," Suter said. "Look forward to getting back and helping out." The Blue Jackets beat the Predators 4-0, dropping Nashville to 4-7-1 this season when"
Preds will sit Suter, but not for long
February 22
Tennessean
 
"It isn't the ideal situation for the Predators, but it could be much worse. Defenseman Ryan Suter, who was injured Saturday against Phoenix, will not play for the Predators today at Columbus. But Coach Barry Trotz received a positive update Monday and does not believe his star blueliner will miss much time. "I was really encouraged," Trotz said. "If everything goes well, I expect Suter to play Thursday (vs. Chicago)." Suter was injured during his team's 3-2 loss to Phoenix at Bridgestone Arena. Suter was hit hard by the Coyotes' Shane Doan late in the second period. Suter was not making a play on the puck when the hit occurred, and the hit drew the ire of many Predators players and the"
Predators get top players back
December 3
Tennessean
 
"For several games early in the season, the Predators were the walking-wounded. Defenseman Ryan Suter missed 11 games with a knee injury. Forward Martin Erat missed seven with a back injury. And while the Predators aren't completely at full strength, both Suter and Erat appear to be rounding into shape after some struggles. Erat had two assists against Columbus. Suter had a minus-three rating, but he played a game-high 27:12. It was the third straight game in which Suter played more than 27 minutes. "Our belief (in ourselves) is coming back," Coach Barry Trotz said. "We fought through a lot of injuries, and our players who have been injured are starting to perform better — being a Ryan"
Ryan Suter takes first step back onto ice
November 10
Tennessean
 
"Ryan Suter could barely stand it. Here he was, in Nashville, watching and listening to the Predators struggle on their recent West Coast trip. "It was frustrating," the injured defenseman said. "When things are going good and we're winning, it's a lot easier for you. When you're losing, you want to be out there and trying to help them." Suter hasn't played since Oct. 19, when he suffered a lower-body injury in a game against Calgary. He has missed eight games and had to watch from afar as Nashville lost five in a row. The Predators received some positive news Tuesday, however. Suter skated individually in the morning and, for the first time in three weeks, practiced with the team. He wore"
Ryan Suter hopes to return next week
October 21
Tennessean
 
"Ryan Suter saw the hit coming and couldn't do anything about it. The Predators defenseman suffered a lower-body injury when Calgary's Cory Sarich hit him during Tuesday night's game. Suter was placed on injured reserve Wednesday and will miss at least the next three games. "The puck kind of chipped out to the neutral zone," Suter said Wednesday. "I was skating for it and got it. I was just going to chip it in and get off the ice and change. Their d-man (Sarich) stepped up and kind of caught me in a bad spot. The rest is history." The hit came early in the first period and in front of Nashville's bench. Suter had difficulty getting over the boards and had to be helped by two teammates."
Predators prepare for tough stretch without Ryan Suter
October 21
Tennessean
 
"The facts suggest a nightmare situation for the Predators. They will be without defenseman Ryan Suter when the Pittsburgh Penguins and superstar forward Sidney Crosby come to Bridgestone Arena tonight. But Nashville isn't dreaming about a win. With their defensive depth and some shuffling, the Predators believe they have a real-world opportunity to pick up a victory. "It's always a fun challenge when you face top players like that," Nashville defenseman Francis Bouillon said. "It will be another big game, another big two points for us. If we play the same game, we have a chance to win." With Suter out, Bouillon is expected to work with Shea Weber in the top defensive pairing. Other"
Predators' Ryan Suter suffers lower-body injury
October 20
Tennessean
 
"The injuries continued to pile up for the Predators on Tuesday, and after a hot start, so are the losses — albeit in overtime. Forward Rene Bourque scored the winning goal in the extra session to send the Calgary Flames to a 1-0 victory in front of an announced crowd of 15,684 at Bridgestone Arena. It was a tough point to gain for the Preds. Earlier in the game, Nashville lost defenseman Ryan Suter to a "lower-body" injury. Nashville Coach Barry Trotz said Suter's injury was "not too serious" but "he may miss a little bit of time here, but nothing major." Bourque's goal for Calgary (3-2-0) came with 2:50 left in overtime off a scrum in front of the Nashville (3-0-2) net."
It's Pred vs. Pred again for gold
February 28
Tennessean
 
"A week ago today, Predators defenseman Ryan Suter and his U.S. teammates shocked the hockey world by beating favored Canada in a preliminary-round Olympic game. Can the U.S. make it two minor miracles in a matter of days? That question will be answered this afternoon when Suter leads the U.S. against Nashville defensive partner Shea Weber and the Canadian squad in a battle for the gold medal. The U.S. is expecting even more of a challenge today, as the Canadians have won three straight games and outscored opponents 18-7 since their loss to the Americans. Canada will once again be backed by a throaty throng of home-nation fans at Canada Hockey Place in Vancouver. "We have to know they'll be"
Ryan Suter stays on ice
February 25
Tennessean
 
"Ryan Suter is becoming a leader for the U.S. Olympic men's hockey team. You can see it in his demeanor and in the way his teammates react to him. But mostly you can see it in the 25-year-old defenseman's playing time. Suter logged a team-high 24 minutes, 5 seconds on the ice Wednesday as Team USA beat Switzerland 2-0 in the quarterfinals at Canada Hockey Place. Suter, who plays for the Nashville Predators, sounded like a veteran afterward. "The goal is to get better every period, and we've done that so far," he said. "You can't stay the same in this tournament and expect to win." Suter, one of Team USA's alternate captains, had four shots on goal Wednesday and had an apparent goal"
Olympic team will count on Ryan Suter for leadership
January 12
Tennessean
 
"Predators defenseman Ryan Suter has been named one of four alternate captains for the U.S. Olympic team. USA Hockey named veteran New Jersey forward Jamie Langenbrunner as the team captain Monday. Suter will serve as one of the rotating alternate captains next month in Vancouver, along with Devils forward Zach Parise, Kings forward Dustin Brown and Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski. It will be the first Olympic games for Suter, whose father, Bob, was a member of the 1980 "Miracle on Ice'' team that claimed gold at the Lake Placid, N.Y., Olympics. Suter has played in three World Junior Championships for the United States and four World Championships. So far this season, Suter has posted"