Sunday Notes: Patrick O'Sullivan?

by Chris Burton on Aug 8, 2010 9:54 AM EDT

Just a few links to read over your Sunday morning coffee.

Now, normally I don't post rumors from this website, but this is from Predators' PA announcer Paul McCann. My $0.02 on Patrick O'Sullivan: doesn't fit a need and is more expensive than something we already have in Cal O'Reilly. [Paul McCann]
Looking at what POS might bring to the Preds. There's no doubt he's a promising player, but its just not a good fit. [PredsBlog]
Just because it's August doesn't mean Jordin Tootoo can't play some hockey. He's participating in a charity tournament this week with players such as Jonathan Toews and Eric Fehr. [MTSCentre, s/t Japers' Rink]
Turns out that Colin Wilson will make an appearance, too; plus more on the subject. [Winnipeg Free Press]
Sam theorizes that Ryan Suter will take over full time alternate captain's duties this year (I agree), and looks at what that means. Great stuff here. [PredsBlog]
Chris Chelios has finally hung up the skates. And is still a sissy. [Predlines]
Finally, a reminder: if you think you'd like to write for On the Forecheck, you have until Friday, August 13 to get in your FanPost.

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I just don't get it.

Are we so desperate for news that we’re just reaching out for any name that sounds legit?

1. Hornqvist
2. Franson
3. backup goalie.

THEN maybe we can talk about signing yet another forward that’ll be useless in Nashville.

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by codeyh on Aug 8, 2010 9:56 AM EDT reply actions

that includes this whole Kevin Weekes thing too.. i just don’t get it.

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by codeyh on Aug 8, 2010 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Why can't they do two things at once?

Are Poile’s hands really so tied he doesn’t know his budget until AFTER he signs three hypothetically cheap players. The other teams possibly interested in O’Sullivan aren’t waiting for Hornqvist and Franson to sign too.

by Sam Page on Aug 8, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

The Preds are often mentioned in the rumor mill, but rarely does it ever pan out. We need to get Hornqvist signed, deal with the goalie situation, and that’s really all I expect to see happen.

As for Suter, I’ve been saying since Arnott was gone that Ryan should have the “A.” He and Shea are a great team, and I hope to see them both in Preds sweater’s for a long time to come. We’re so fortunate to have them both – I really don’t know if folks realize that. Ryan was incredible in the Olympics. Shea gets most of the recognition, but it takes them both out there to let Shea be the dynamic player he is. They compliment one another perfectly.

And I think I hate the Wings a little more now that Chelios is employed there again, and they added Modano.

by PredsGal on Aug 8, 2010 10:13 AM EDT reply actions

I tend to disagree...

I think that they would be better split up than playing as a tandem. I’d rather have one of them on the ice for 40 minutes than both of them on the ice for 20. Although I think they can be put together on the PP.

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Aug 8, 2010 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

There is never much of a spark when rumors are heard about forwards potentially reaching Nashville. I’d love to see O’sullivan on the preds, but Poile takes things slowley :(. Hardly goes after guys that can score. But the Lombardi signing was nice this year.

As for captains, this is my opinion on it:

Shea Weber – C
Ryan Suter – A
David Legwand – A

Leggy may not be the best of scorer but he is the original Predator and can potentially end up being one of the best leaders in hockey. If Legwand improves his play he may earn a Captain badge in a few years or so.

For Jose Theadore…are there even any chances he may end up here? I thought Dekanich would fill in the back-up role but I’m hearing different.

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by Bakht Khan on Aug 8, 2010 11:24 AM EDT reply actions

A good fit?

It seems to me a player like O’Sullivan needs to be on a team where he can avoid the pressure of being a top player. His teammates need to carry most of the pressure. If he is given time to sort things out, I think he can do well. Another player like O’Sullivan is Alexi Ponikarovsky (LA Kings). Much like Patrick, Alexi thrives in situations where he is not the #1 or #2 guy. Pressure can easily get into the heads of these athletes. In the right situation, a 40-50 point season is quite possible.

Is that place Nashville? We’ll see. He probably couldn’t disappear like he could on a team like Washington, Pittsburgh, or Boston but things might work out if he joins the Preds.

by J.P. Quayle on Aug 8, 2010 2:23 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe the Hornqvist talks have stalled or not going so well.

This could be a rumor created by management to persuade Hornqvist. And if the the relationship all of a sudden falls apart they have a scorer on their list to sign.

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by Michaeltastic on Aug 8, 2010 2:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Hornqvist isn't going to walk...

by Sam Page on Aug 8, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Well there's something that's standing in the way between the 2 sides.

Otherwise we wouldn’t still be talking about this less than 2 months before the season.

I hope it gets worked out soon, but I’m starting to get a little nervous about this situation.

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by Michaeltastic on Aug 8, 2010 4:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

NO

to o’sullivan. he would never play for trotzy and would tie up money

by predswilrule on Aug 8, 2010 5:15 PM EDT reply actions

I say yes because he’s a lw and a c. and one certain lw (kostitsyn) is not a certainty. and we still would like to have penalty kill and power play help. He has only 1 year left on his contract so it wouln’t tie up money for that long.

by preds4ever on Aug 8, 2010 9:55 PM EDT reply actions

Patty O = Headcase

He played for the Kings. They shipped him out because he lacks heart and desire to go along with his potential. He played for the Oilers. They put him on waivers because he lacks the heart and desire to go along with his potential. Phoenix claimed him and bought him out instead of retaining him. If this guy’s so great why is he looking for his 5th team? (Drafted by MN)

All I know is that he brings the worst traits of Arnott and Hamhuis in one body and mind. Change of scenery didn’t help shake his attitude. I have no idea why the Preds are even remotely interested in this guy. Stay away Poile.

by Predaceous on Aug 9, 2010 10:59 AM EDT reply actions