Nashville Predators News

Without Predators on ice, Nashville bars, hotels fear a long winter - Nashville Business Journal
The businesses downtown are starting to feel the impact of this lockout. I know I almost never make the trip into Nashville unless it's for a Preds game.

Also, the Preds have posted their video of Tuesday's night's Smashmob event:

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey

Is Flyers' Snider helping thaw NHL talks? - Philly.com
There's a lot of speculation in here, the most interesting of which would have a former U.S. President mediate the CBA negotiations.

NHL Lockout: Why do billionaires keep buying teams that lose money? | Edmonton Journal
An outstanding example here of why I have a hard time believing NHL teams when they claim to be losing money.

Charts obtained by Star Tribune show how far apart NHL believes it is from NHLPA | StarTribune.com
According to this report, the players are still asking for a guaranteed amount of money ($1.9 billion) this season, despite the prospect of a shortened season. No wonder this is going nowhere.

NHL fan writes Donald Fehr letter; Donald Fehr wrote him back | Puck Daddy
Marginally more effective than an angry blog comment, perhaps?

How to Give Up | Backhand Shelf
A sobering link between Blake Geoffrion and his great-grandfather is made here.

Selanne Likely To Retire If Season Is Cancelled - Anaheim Calling
How many other prominent graybeards might do the same?

Players vs. Police for Winnipeg Charity- NHLPA
Shea Weber & Chris Mason will represent the Preds in a charity game.