Shea Weber, Nashville's Star

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 25, 2009 7:06 PM EST

One recurring complaint heard from Nashville Predators fans is the lack of attention given to the team and the NHL in general by the local mainstream media outlets. Besides blogs, however, there are also occassional gems found in places like the alternative weekly newspaper.

Pete Kotz of the Nashville Scene provides just such a piece on Shea Weber, Nashville's (locally) underappreciated star:

In a town where hockey is forced to ride coach after football and basketball, Weber's virtually unknown outside the Predator faithful.

But around the NHL, he's now regarded as one of the most promising young defensemen in the world, the equivalent of the five-tool baseball player. He can shoot, pass, skate, hit and fight—all while playing with remarkable agility. Considering these skills only show up in one body every five to 10 years, you begin to understand why the rest of the league is gushing.

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Do you think Suter will ever reach Webs' level?

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by Sam Page on Feb 25, 2009 7:15 PM EST reply actions

Weber..another BC boy!
You’re right, there isn’t a lot of coverage on the Preds. That being said, Dan Hamhuis is from my hometown of Smithers, BC. What are your thoughts on his play?

by Sean Zandberg on Feb 25, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions

Honestly, it’s been a very rough year for Hammer so far. In terms of total net impact on Goals For and Against, you could make an argument that he’s been the worst player on the team. Now, a part of that is because he plays regularly and still has the confidence of the coaching staff, but the results haven’t been pretty this season.

More fun than a stick to the face!

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 25, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions