Nashville Predators: Five Moves You May Have Forgotten
When the lengthy lockout finally came to an end, a lot of fans we’re left dazed and confused, trying to remember the last time they actually talked about hockey. Although…
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Nashville May Be Better Off Without Shea Weber
When Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren signed Predators Captain Shea Weber to a 14-year, $110 million offer sheet, he knew exactly what he was doing; forcing a franchise to make…
Do Zach Parise and Ryan Suter Make Minnesota A Contender?
Early Wednesday afternoon, just shortly after noon, news broke that Zach Parise and Ryan Suter were the two newest members of the Minnesota Wild. They were considered to be the…
The NHL Exhales As Suter And Parise Go Off The Market
by Jas Faulkner, contributing editor There is no joy in Nashville on this hot Fourth of July. Earlier today, Predators GM David Poile held a press conference during which the…
Suter meets with Poile and Preds, is he staying in Nashville?
Today is June 1 and my knuckles are telling me that there are only 30 days in June. That means in 30 days Ryan Suter and 14 other Predators will…
Predators sign Swedish League forward to two-way deal
Poile made a minor move by signing a Swedish forward, Daniel Bång (DAN-yehl BAWNG), stated in a press release by the Predators earlier today. The release said Bång was signed to a two-way deal worth $925,000 at the NHL level and $70,000 at the AHL level.
Dispatches From Planet Hockey: “Give Me Some Rope, Tie Me To Dream” Edition
commentary by Jas Faulkner, contributing editor Poor Dan Harmon. Somehow he has stumbled from the land of showrunners where critical success can keep you going for years until you can…
Essential Hockey Read: Behind The Moves
The Essential Hockey Read & Reference: Behind the Moves: NHL General Managers Tell How Winners Are Built by Jason Farris (Foreward by Brian Burke) Like a Datsyukian breakaway clinical finish,…
What Red Wings Fans Should Know About The Nashville Predators
The NHL regular season has finally drawn to a close, and the Conference Quarterfinal matchups have been set. With round one of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs set to begin…
The Hockey Writers Q&A on Alexander Radulov’s return to Nashville
Alexander Radulov can return to the Nasville Predators, according to reports, the Russian forward struck a deal with his KHL team, Ufa Salavat. It is believed he will be in…
Greetings From Smashville! Rock Paper Scissors Edition
by Jas Faulkner, contributing editor First, a note of apology to HockeyHillbilly: I am not in the habit of ignoring responses. The reason for last week’s silence from me was…
Nashville Predators Wheeling and Dealing at Deadline
If you were Predators GM David Poile, you would have a sense of urgency too. The Predators were arguably the biggest buyers at the seemingly quiet NHL trade deadline today,…