The Eager Freshmen: Not-So-Obvious Calder Candidates (Part 3)
In the final part of the “Not-so-obvious Calder Candidates” we take a look at three more players – one forward, one defenseman and a goaltender who have a chance…
Pekka Rinne
Jordin Tootoo’s Season of High Expectations
When Nashville Predators winger Jordin Tootoo voluntarily entered the NHL’s substance abuse program last year, missing 23 games of the 2010-2011 season, this writer feared the worst. After spending several…
Top 10 Things to Look Forward to in the Nashville Predators 2011-2012 Season
Greetings, THW readers! I’m pleased to be joining the slate of contributors here, bringing you insightful and (hopefully) funny takes on one of the NHL’s whipping boys — my boys…
Mark Dekanich Brings Top AHL Goaltending Experience to Columbus
Working behind the likes of goaltenders Pekka Rinne and Anders Lindback, there really isn’t a clear cut answer as to what the future holds for a third string goaltender in…
Late Round Larceny
Every year NHL general managers go into the Entry Draft with the hopes of finding that one special player that can backstop them between the pipes. The old saying…
What’s Left of the WCS: Character Counts
by Jas Faulkner, Nashville Correspondent Last night I got a flash of what I hope to see as I am ensconced in my living room with a coterie of…
What to Take From the Nashville/Anaheim Series
Goaltending was a key factor in this Western Conference, Quarterfinals series.
Pipe Dreams: Can Luongo or Rinne Keep Thomas from the Vezina?
Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent One of the more difficult decisions this awards season had to do with who the three finalists for the Vezina Trophy would be. Quite a few…
Blog Review & Interview: On the Forecheck
Blog: On the Forecheck Writers: Dirk Hoag (Manager); Chris Burton (resident Mucker); and Sam Page, Aditya T, Seth Lake, Admirals ShortShifts, Anthony Neal, and Marc Torrence (the Grinders) Team:…
Making the case for Corey Crawford for the Calder
When discussing candidates for the Calder Trophy, it’s always a little more challenging to compare goalies to skaters, because the stats are different, and the roles they play for their…
Crystal ball for season’s second half …
Halfway report The season just passed its halfway point. Earlier this week, we looked at midseason award winners. Today, we examine the Stanley Cup contenders, the teams to watch, and…
Sharks Drop 4th Straight at Home
(SAN JOSE, Cal.) Pekka Rinne turned back 42 shots and Sergei Kostitsyn banged home a rebound that deflected off Sharks’ defenseman Jason Demers’ stick as the Nashville Predators hung on…