Nashville Predators point guard Juuse Saros is in the middle of transfer rumors.
The star goalkeeper of the Finnish national team and the Nashville Predators Juuse Saros30, the early season has been rich in phases and full of turbulence.
Saros started his season fantastically and prevented important victories for his team, but after a great start, things have leveled off.
Predators seem to be standing still as an organization or sinking deeper into the bottom.
The Tennessee team’s poor early season has started various rumors about the team and its players.
Trade rumors are especially fierce around Saros. The North American media are clamoring for the Edmonton Oilers to be after the Finnish star.
Saros responded to trade rumors after Friday’s practice.
– It belongs to this job. A couple of friends have even posted a message about this, he said.
Juuse Saros is the Lions’ most important individual at the Olympics. Tomi Natri / All Over Press
However, Saros holds all the strings in his own hands.
In July 2024, the guard from Forssain signed a long extension contract with Nashville that guarantees a season earnings of 7.74 million dollars. The contract includes a clause preventing transfer.
– That [pykälän] now I have the feeling that if something becomes relevant, I can be in control of my own destiny.
The move-blocking point brings security and stability to the player.
Although the Predators’ early season has been weak, Saros is in no rush to leave his longtime home.
– Without a doubt, I would like to continue to be in Nashville, he states.
Travel
Juuse Saros is Nashville’s perennial credit gambler between the posts. AOP / USA TODAY SPORTS
The plane will become familiar to Saros this season as well.
In addition to the usual flights within North America, the calendar now includes a trip to Sweden, and if he stays healthy, Saros will surely be able to get on the Lions’ Olympic plane to Italy in February.
However, long trips in the middle of the season do not bother the man.
– After all, it’s a little different than usual, but there’s nothing wrong with that. Getting used to the time difference is of course the biggest thing. In general, it’s fun to get a little change from the normal rhythm.
The Olympics have also been on the mind of the Lions’ likely number one goalkeeper from time to time.
– Of course, I’m looking forward to participating in them for the first time. However, you don’t think about them every day, but every now and then.