Tuesday's news: Nashville Predators 2.0?
As the Nashville Predators prepare to close out their pre-Christmas schedule this evening, we've got a stocking-full of Preds and NHL news for you to pass the time with.
After the jump, we have a two-part look at how this season's Predators team exemplifies the philosophy of David Poile and Barry Trotz, an interesting stat reflecting Nashville's recent offensive prowess, and video of a save that has to be seen to be believed...
Predators News
The Lunch Pail Gang Rides Again (Part 1 of 2) " Pull My (Fang)Finger
AJ captures the essence of a "one for all, all for one" Predators team that is currently tearing up the Western Conference.
The Lunch Pail Gang Rides Again (Part 2 of 2) " Pull My (Fang)Finger
AJ then portrays this season's squad as somewhat of a Predators 2.0, as Barry Trotz and David Poile rebuilt the franchise after the Great Fire Sale of 2007.
Preds 101: A Preds Blog for Football Fans: Weekly Q&A: The "Are We Screwed this Offseason" Edition
More great info for that newbie hockey fan in your life, today featuring a multiple choice question!
Practice, patience make for Predatory progress; Cody Franson has faced ups and downs in Nashville but the former Giant is going places | Kelowna.com
Cody Franson has worked for a long time to get his opportunity at the NHL level, and part of that is because the Predators have learned that bringing prospects along slowly is the surer course.
Central: Predators are sneaking up on a team near you - NHL.com
Wow - did you realize the Preds have scored a goal in each of the last 14 periods of play? That's the longest streak in the league this season.
Scatchard's comeback from injury an inspiration - NHL.com
Another nice portrait of the long road that Dave Scatchard had to take to get back playing hockey.
Preds lack the (penalty) killer instinct - Nashville City Paper
David Boclair chronicles the Preds' woes on the penalty kill.
Predators find offense in unlikely trio - The Tennessean
John Glennon writes about how Nashville's shutdown line is popping in some goals as well.
Around the NHL
Brodeur clutches history, traps NHL shutout record at 104 - Puck Daddy
Martin Brodeur sets a new career shutout record in a 4-0 triumph over Pittsburgh. Interestingly, Nashville is one of just three opponents that Brodeur has never shut out.
Hockey News now finds us less influential than only 98 others - Puck Daddy
Congrats to Greg Wyshynski on being named for the 2nd year in a row to The Hockey News "100 People of Power and Influence", moving up one spot from 2008. Nashville GM David Poile came in at #38.
NHL Teams Are Learning How to Love the Tie - WSJ.com
Dynamite stuff from Gabriel Desjardins, showing clear evidence that NHL teams are "playing for the tie" late in the 3rd period this season. Can I say once again how much I hate the OT/SO loser point?
Rumors of Thrashers Relocation a Topic in Kovalchuk Contract Talks - Bird Watchers Anonymous
The Falconer raises a great point; does speculation by the mainstream media about franchise relocation cause harm to teams trying to lock up players with long-term contracts?
Thank You, San Jose- Nightmare on Helm Street
It's just strange to see Red Wings fans tracking their team's progress along the brink of a playoff spot, watching the out-of-town scoreboard to see if they can hang on to 8th in the West.
It's time for the Oilers to bring in a caretaker management team - Cult of Hockey
David Staples is ready to torch the current Oilers organization and start anew.
Postgame Avs-Wild – "Are you impressed enough to show up now, Avs fans?" edition | All Things Avs
Adrian Dater keeps hectoring the Colorado fans to boost their attendance numbers. In these times, that's just not a great idea.
And lastly, the save of the night goes to the Islanders' Dwayne Roloson:
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Roloson save
Incredible, but I don’t think he kept the second one out.
by Lil cutie on Dec 22, 2009 11:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Loved the NHL.com article
It’s great to see Marcel Goc getting rewarded for his efforts this season. It was interesting to watch the swapping of FAs between Nashville and San Jose (Goc to Nashville; Ortmeyer & Nichol to SJ). I remember many who thought Nashville got the short end of the exchange. Now, Goc has as many points as Ortmeyer and Nichol combined. Funny ole world isn’t it?
"Get to the Choppa!"
by PredHead on Dec 22, 2009 11:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

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