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Nashville Predators 2012-2013 Season Preview

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5 Questions Facing the Nashville Predators

We're sure to be in for a wild ride as the NHL plays a shortened regular season, and for the Nashville Predators, that means the margin for error is narrower than ever. How the following questions are answered will play a major role in determining th

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On the Forecheck: The Completely Unofficial Glossary

I've seen this on several different blogs (Japer's Rink, Second City Hockey, Mile High Hockey 1, Mile High Hockey 2, Lighthouse Hockey) and I think it's a great idea. OtF has, from what I've...

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NHL Season Predictions

As the 2013 NHL Regular Season gets underway, it's time to commit to some predictions, so you can all look back and point out how stupid (or prescient) we were...

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Is This Chris Mason's Swan Song?

Journeyman netminder Chris Mason returns to the Nashville Predators this season, the club that gave him his start in the NHL. After three other NHL cities, is this the year Mase hoists the Cup? Or hangs up the skates?

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Major Obstacles Between the Preds & the Playoffs

We're all excited to see the start of the NHL season, but when it comes time to making projections on how the Nashville Predators will fare, we need to put the pom-poms down and look at the objective evidence.

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Pekka Rinne Preview: A Big Goalie For a Big Job

The Nashville Predators aren't shy about the fact that they build their team on a foundation of outstanding defense & goaltending, and Pekka Rinne has established himself as the franchise cornerstone for years to come.

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Preds Set Opening Night Roster

The Nashville Predators will ice a pretty familiar lineup tomorrow night when they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, with just 3 guys on the Nashville roster for the 1st time in defensemen Scott Hannan & Victor Bartley, and forward Richard Clune.

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Hal Gill Will Be Welcomed Back in Nashville

After recovering from a broken leg over the summer, count on "Treebeard" to provide reliable penalty killing and solid leadership for younger players.

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How Valuable Is Big Ern's Big Heart?

He may not impact the outcome of a game, but Brian McGrattan did well enough in 2011-2012 to merit a contract extension. Is that an affirmation of the status quo? Or a charge to take more responsibility?

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Jonathon Blum Season Preview: Road to Redemption

The on-again, off-again Jon Blum hasn’t been seen in Nashville in a long while, like December 2011 long. The Predators’ 2007 first round pick has seen NHL playing time, but has yet to solidify his spot with the big club. Can he do it this year?

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Craig Smith Season Preview: Super Sophomore?

Nashville’s favorite "Honey Badger" returns to Bridgestone Arena for his sophomore season in the NHL. Last year, Craig Smith proved he could put up points but then lost his offensive spark for the last half of the season. Can he rekindle the fire?

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Scott Hannan Season Preview: Steady As He Goes

Nashville Predators fans may not be impressed with Scott Hannan’s offensive production, but they will appreciate the steady leadership he will provide on the blueline.

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