Predators Update, April 2 2009

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 2, 2009 7:58 AM EDT

Here's the roundup from the MSM and blogging world about your Nashville Predators this morning:

Hardly shocking news, but Steve Sullivan is Nashville's nominee for the Masterton Trophy, awarded for "perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey." There are many strong candidates this year, so it is by no means a slam-dunk that Sully wins it...
Mile High Hockey (SBN's Colorado Avalanche blog) talks about Pekka Rinne and Steve Mason as examples of how franchises should develop their goaltending talent. For Avs fans, this has been a bit of a sore spot, to say the least.
ESPN's Pierre Lebrun opens his mailbag for some Jack Adams Award talk, and gives Barry Trotz his due.
Chris Nichols at Sportsnet talks about the evolving goaltending situation in Nashville, from the fantasy hockey perspective.
One of the more interesting April Fool's articles from yesterday was in the New York Times. It features Paul Wieland, a master NHL prankster and former director of communications for the Buffalo Sabres, and his assistant at the time, Gerry Helper, who is now the Predators senior VP for Communications.

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Haven’t heard a more amazing story than Sully’s successful return to his beloved sport. He certainly deserves this award!

by EXPECTATIONS on Apr 2, 2009 8:23 AM EDT reply actions

There are others...

Most notably, don’t forget Richard Zednik in Florida coming back from that life-threatening cut to his neck.

More fun than a stick to the face!
On the Forecheck is SB Nation's blog covering the Nashville Predators.

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 2, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions

I agree, If Sully don’t win it, I’ll be shocked.

by lifecypha on Apr 2, 2009 9:05 AM EDT reply actions

keep us posted

On Ortmeyer…its not official yet, is it?

Also, why in the world is Bonk not centering the 2nd line instead of Santorelli? Bonk is better and more experienced, Mike just looked lost out there. I’d almost put Santorelli at the bottom with Ortmeyer and Hornqvist for chemistry. Thoughts?

by Chris Burton on Apr 2, 2009 10:41 AM EDT reply actions

They’ve been relying on Bonk for more of a shutdown role alongside Smithson. I do agree that Santorelli needs different linemates, as he & Dumont just seem to be on different wavelengths.

More fun than a stick to the face!
On the Forecheck is SB Nation's blog covering the Nashville Predators.

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 2, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

just seems like

offensively, a unit of Dumont-Bonk-Fiddler (as shudder-some as it is) would be more offensively adept than one with a blonde-like Santorelli.

Maybe have Smithson center the 3rd line?
Tootoo-Smithson-Ortmeyer
Hornqvist-Nichol-Santorelli..hmmm.

At any rate, these next few games should be incredible. Around 8 Admirals on the team with a legit shot to make the dance. Could be an amazing Cinderella story this time next week, or we could be sitting around thinking about what might’ve been if we’d had any combo of Arnott, Legwand, and Erat…

by Chris Burton on Apr 2, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Anybody know if they're still thinking that Jonesy will be back friday?

Christie kicks it high and short...Gonna be fielded by Lorenzo Neal at the 25...He dishes it back to Wycheck...He throws it across the field to Dyson...

Crowd roaring after Suter’s goal tied it up… Preds win the faceoff and Arnott crosses the blueline, slapshot and a SCORE! Arnott blows it by Hasek and the Preds take the lead 4-3…

by Michaeltastic on Apr 2, 2009 11:06 AM EDT reply actions