Who is public enemy #1 for Nashville Predators fans?

by Dirk Hoag on Sep 17, 2010 2:56 PM EDT in Discussions

This weekend's hockey conversation is intended to start your blood boiling for the regular season. After all, being a hockey fan isn't just about the positive emotion of cheering on your team, there's also a healthy dose of bitterness for the rivals that stand in the way of Nashville's success.

Who is public enemy #1 for Nashville Predators fans?

Some villains from years past are really no longer relevant. Off-ice troublemakers like "Boots" Del Biaggio, Jim Balsillie, and Brian Whitfield are no longer a concern, and many on-ice competitors aren't around much any more (Ron Wilson doesn't present much of a threat from Toronto).

So who gets your vote? Is it Marian Hossa, for scoring that game winning OT goal in Game 5 of the playoffs, snatching victory away from the Preds? Is it Mike Babcock, head coach of the Red Wings, who the Preds have still yet to surpass in the Central Division standings?

Sound off in the comments, folks!

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Are we talking particular individuals or can it be a whole entity? Because there’s only one answer to this question.

by Chris Burton on Sep 17, 2010 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Chris Clackson

Oh wait, you meant guys that actually stand a chance at playing in the NHL this season didn’t you… ;-)

I think Alex Burrows from Vancouver definitely has to be in consideration here. Two seasons ago he ninja-kick leaped into Dumont’s head at center ice and I don’t think JP has ever been the same since. Last year he feigned injury to get the Canucks a major power play and get Smithson thrown out of the game. I cringe to think of what his antics will entail this season…

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by Seth Lake on Sep 17, 2010 3:04 PM EDT reply actions

Yep, Burrows was my very next choice. I was at the game when Arnott beat him up for jumping JP. His actions to get Smithson thrown out were despicable, and then he dove twice in a winter game in Vancouver against Nashville (Auger-gate). He’s pretty reprehensible and I hate him more than any one Red Wing.

by Chris Burton on Sep 17, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Burrows was the first person to come to my mind so add me to the list for all the reasons already stated.

by OddManRush on Sep 17, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Burrows

Burrows represents all that can be wrong with sports. It’s cheating, it’s weak and I hope we crush him mercilessly.

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by Poiju on Sep 17, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Alaxandre Burrows...

low-rent diver and third-rate cheapshotter.

by Hockey Hillbilly on Sep 17, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Definitely my punching bag of choice

I say let that little twerp Burrows have everything coming to him, and more.

by stackiii on Sep 17, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions

the coyotes

for knocking hornqvist out of the lineup just before the playoffs.

"It's gonna be fun on the bun."

by flyalder on Sep 17, 2010 3:08 PM EDT reply actions

That was Weber’s shot, if I recall correctly.

by Chris Burton on Sep 17, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions

oh ok.

i just remembered the game. guess there is nothing against the coyotes.

I hope weber learned how to aim during the off season.

"It's gonna be fun on the bun."

by flyalder on Sep 17, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions

He was slashed twice on the hands, before the puck got to him

by Dave_is_a_killer on Sep 17, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

yes, thanks for getting the slashes in there. he looked hurt after the slashes

by cisar on Sep 17, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

All of the above...

…realistically I’d say Burrows, but how about Hamhuis shooting off at the mouth about the Nville fans right after he signed with the Canucks?

Nonetheless, I hate the Canucks the most!

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Sep 17, 2010 3:12 PM EDT reply actions

Hossa has to be on the list. Drills one of our guys in the boards and gets rewarded with a game winner coming out of the penalty box, ridiculous if you ask me. But what about legendary Predator killers Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp?

by Rory O'Connell on Sep 17, 2010 3:15 PM EDT reply actions

And don't forget Sopel...

…isn’t he the guy who cross-checked Erat to the ice after game 5?

by kek_in_tn on Sep 17, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions

The Canucks

I used to always say Red Wings, however, over the last couple of years I have developed and unhealthy loathing for the Nucks. I am not really sure what causes it but I think it has something to do with Burrows and those alien looking Sedin brothers. I really detest that whole team.

by ablairnash on Sep 17, 2010 3:33 PM EDT reply actions

Mike Modano

for his overhand stick on Jordin TooToo. Remember Toots, this season is your last chance to get even.
To make it even better, he is playing for the Red Wings.

by cisar on Sep 17, 2010 4:15 PM EDT reply actions

Thank You

i hate mike primodano……. but burrows is close

by predswilrule on Sep 17, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Selanne

is Nashville enemy #1 because I think about half of his 600+ goals are against the Preds. However, I do still respect him.

"Get to the Choppa!"

by PredHead on Sep 17, 2010 4:28 PM EDT reply actions

Canucks...Red Wings...

and Calgary. The first two for obvious reasons and Calgary because their fan base tends to be the most intolerant about Nashville and the Preds in general. I just want to beat them (and the Canucks) 10-0 every outing just to give the finger to their ignorant/ elitist fanbases.

by TitanPredBearFan on Sep 17, 2010 5:18 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah dude...

…I hate Brian McGratton!

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Sep 17, 2010 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions

my first thought

was Hammy! and then the entire Canucks team…. also i still don’t like the Blue jackets..

by bluegrassbaby on Sep 17, 2010 7:09 PM EDT reply actions

i love the blue jackets.

they’re always so nice and giving us 2 easy points.

"It's gonna be fun on the bun."

by flyalder on Sep 17, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I Agree

if you went w/ teams primarily because of their obnoxous fans on boards like these. unless you beat them, then they are no-shows.

by predswilrule on Sep 17, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

The Canucks

i mean

by predswilrule on Sep 17, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

They did donate money to Nashville after the flood, though. As far as I know, they were the only team that did that. I hope the Preds mention that at the first Columbus game, so we can briefly cheer before booing them.

by cisar on Sep 18, 2010 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions