Your #1 source for Nashville Predators news & analysis 2010-03-17T21:06:49Z http://www.ontheforecheck.com/rss/fanshots 2010-03-17T21:06:49Z 2010-03-17T21:06:49Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://hockeyjobs.nhl.com/teamwork/jobs/jobs.cfm/Internships?supcat=222">Looking for an internship with the Nashville&nbsp;Predators?</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>The Preds have opened up web applications for a number of internship opportunities for both summer & fall, including Broadcasting, Communications, Graphic Design, Hockey Operations, and Marketing.</p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/17/1378172/looking-for-an-internship-with-the Dirk Hoag 2010-03-17T15:28:12Z 2010-03-17T15:28:12Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://technorati.com/blogs/directory/sports/hockey/">Top Hockey Blogs -&nbsp;Technorati</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>I have no idea how Technorati calculates their rankings, but this is pretty funny.</p> <p>BOW DOWN BEFORE ME, PUCK DADDY!</p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/17/1377397/top-hockey-blogs-technorati Dirk Hoag 2010-03-17T15:20:10Z 2010-03-17T15:20:10Z <blockquote> <p>A temporary probation has been placed on new members joining this site, in which you'll have to wait one day before being able to post comments, FanPosts, etc. There have been a number of fake accounts set up in recent days used to simply spam the comment threads, and once that blows over I'll set things back to normal.</p> <p>My apologies for any inconvenience, and if you have any questions, feel free to email me (the.forechecker AT gmail DOT com).</p> </blockquote> <div class="source"><p></p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/17/1377384/a-temporary-probation-has-been Dirk Hoag 2010-03-15T21:04:16Z 2010-03-15T21:04:16Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hockey/comments/directv_versus_have_an_agreement/">Directv/Versus Have An Agreement - Kukla's&nbsp;Korner</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>At long last, Versus is going to be back on DirecTV (Channel 603), supposedly in time for tonight's Boston/New Jersey game.</p> <p>It's about stinking time, eh???</p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/15/1374369/directv-versus-have-an-agreement Dirk Hoag 2010-03-15T19:47:48Z 2010-03-15T19:47:48Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.cyclelikethesedins.com/an-introduction.html">Cycle Like the Sedins: An&nbsp;introduction</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>Some of you may be familiar with the NHL blog Cycle Like the Sedins, edited by James O'Brien. James has moved on to NBC Sports' Pro Hockey Talk, and I've been commissioned to take over some of the work at CLS. Check it out!</p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/15/1374228/cycle-like-the-sedins-an Chris Burton 2010-03-15T03:34:46Z 2010-03-15T03:34:46Z <img alt="295cmyo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/fan_shot_images/104506/295cmyo.jpg" /> <div class="source source-img"><p>Looky there. Four points out of fifth place with 13 games&nbsp;left. As I write this, Miikka Kiprusoff has been pulled and the Canucks are up 3 on the Flames. </p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/14/1373299/looky-there-four-points-out-of Chris Burton 2010-03-13T21:44:30Z 2010-03-13T21:44:30Z <img alt="Gouldsnhlmap" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/fan_shot_images/104296/gouldsnhlmap.jpg" /> <div class="source source-img"><p>I posted an <a href="http://www.japersrink.com/2010/3/13/1371147/realignment-done-right">NHL realignment plan over on Japers' Rink</a>, and it would mean big changes for Nashville. I'd love to hear your input (in the comments over ther) on whether the plan would work. </p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/13/1371613/i-posted-an-nhl-realignment-plan Gould Old Days 2010-03-11T01:30:20Z 2010-03-11T01:30:20Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/On-the-Forecheck/62494212620">The OtF Facebook Page: Now with&nbsp;Wallpapers!</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>For those of you who have joined the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/On-the-Forecheck/62494212620">OnTheForecheck.com Facebook Page</a>, I've added a couple photo albums, one to hold all the wallpapers that <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Aditya%20T%20(smashville)">Aditya</a> has made, and another for other assorted images.</p> <p>And if you haven't joined our Facebook page, why not? Get over there!</p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/10/1367227/the-otf-facebook-page-now-with Dirk Hoag 2010-03-04T02:31:27Z 2010-03-04T02:31:27Z <blockquote> <p>..the Preds did make what he belie­ved was a very good offer to Toronto for ski­lled for­ward Ale­xei Poni­ka­rovsky</p> </blockquote> <div class="source"><p><a href="http://blogs.tennessean.com/predators/2010/03/03/poile-preds-took-a-shot-at-ponikarovsky/">Poile: Preds took a shot at Ponikarovsky</a>. </p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/3/1335959/the-preds-did-make-what-he Chris Burton 2010-03-03T23:27:33Z 2010-03-03T23:27:33Z <blockquote> <p>Boyd has a lot of tools, but hasn’t put them together at the next level yet. If he takes a step forward, you have a top 6 forward on your hands. If not, he’s a capable enough 3rd/4th liner.</p> </blockquote> <div class="source"><p><a href="http://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/2010/3/3/1335211/nhl-trade-deadline-open-thread-vol#31673942">Calgary Flames blogger Kent Wilson</a></p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/3/1335694/boyd-has-a-lot-of-tools-but-hasnt Chris Burton 2010-03-03T13:58:25Z 2010-03-03T13:58:25Z <h2><a href="http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/3/1334635/trade-deadline-open-thread">Trade Deadline Open&nbsp;Thread</a></h2> <blockquote class="chat"> Use this thread to discuss any trades or rumors. We'll have more substantial updates as necessary. </blockquote> <div class="source"><p><a href=""></a></p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/3/1334635/trade-deadline-open-thread Chris Burton 2010-03-03T01:54:17Z 2010-03-03T01:54:17Z <blockquote> <p>Sources tell TSN deal in place for Ponikarovsky to Pittsburgh for prospect Luca Caputi but Pitt has to move contract for cap reasons first.</p> </blockquote> <div class="source"><p>TSN's <a href="http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/9902637858">Bob McKenzie on Twitter</a>. Ponikarovsky has been one of the most oft-cited wingers that would make a good trade target for the Predators.</p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/2/1334116/sources-tell-tsn-deal-in-place-for Dirk Hoag 2010-03-02T19:59:05Z 2010-03-02T19:59:05Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.coppernblue.com/2010/3/2/1330871/the-detroit-model-ill-go-with-the">The Detroit Model? I'll Go With The Nashville Model - The Copper &&nbsp;Blue</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>Is Derek just buttering us up before his Oilers hit the ice in Nashville tonight? Regardless, there's no arguing with the job David Poile & Co. have done over the years with the Predators.</p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/2/1333603/the-detroit-model-ill-go-with-the Dirk Hoag 2010-03-02T16:11:32Z 2010-03-02T16:11:32Z <blockquote> <p>Three teams have made offers on Hamhuis, and they have not been accepted," said a source close to the situation. "Dan wants to stay in Nashville. At this point, it looks like the Predators are going to keep him.</p> </blockquote> <div class="source"><p><a href="http://www.csnphilly.com/pages/landing?Source-Nashville-Unlikely-to-Trade-Hamhu=1&blockID=189421&feedID=704">CSN Philly </a></p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/2/1333218/three-teams-have-made-offers-on Chris Burton 2010-03-02T15:47:13Z 2010-03-02T15:47:13Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://blogs.tennessean.com/predators/2010/03/02/a-case-for-keeping-hammer/">A case for keeping Hammer - Predators&nbsp;Insider</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>John Glennon makes a solid case for keeping Dan Hamhuis and going with a stacked defense corps as a strategy for the playoffs. That does sound enticing, but I think the acquisition of Grebeshkov makes it even more unlikely that Hammer is re-signed, and in that case, David Poile needs to get something in return.</p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/2/1333178/a-case-for-keeping-hammer Dirk Hoag 2010-03-02T14:40:41Z 2010-03-02T14:40:41Z <blockquote> <p>Rumblings out of Canada that Hamuis [sic] to Flyers deal done but not announced. "Not true at all," says Flyers GM P. Holmgren this morning</p> </blockquote> <div class="source"><p><a href="http://twitter.com/tpanotch/status/9874968679">CSN Philly</a>, h/t <a href="http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2010/3/2/1333050/rumblings-out-of-canada-that#comments" target="new">Broad Street Hockey</a></p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/2/1333091/rumblings-out-of-canada-that Chris Burton 2010-03-02T02:21:13Z 2010-03-02T02:21:13Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2010/3/1/1332306/dan-hamhuis-headed-to-philadelphia#">Dan Hamhuis Headed To Philadelphia? - Broad Street&nbsp;Hockey</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>A whole bunch of rumors this evening speculating the trading of Dan Hamhuis to the Philadelphia Flyers. Not sure what I believe at the moment, but take a look at Broad Street Hockey's excellent legwork in the meantime.</p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/1/1332549/dan-hamhuis-headed-to-philadelphia Chris Burton 2010-03-02T00:04:40Z 2010-03-02T00:04:40Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/305172/Terry_Crisp_3-1-10.mp3">Terry Crisp talks Team USA vs.&nbsp;Canada</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>Terry Crisp was a guest on the <a href="http://thomabraham.net/home1.html">Thom Abraham Show</a> this afternoon to talk about yesterday's incredible gold medal game, and the transition players need to make to get back into the NHL grind.</p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/1/1332340/terry-crisp-talks-team-usa-vs Dirk Hoag 2010-03-01T17:28:42Z 2010-03-01T17:28:42Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com/2010/03/hockey-night-in-america-gold-medal-game.html">Olympic hockey gold medal game draws staggering TV&nbsp;ratings</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>How does "<em>a higher overnight rating than every World Series game since 2004 (including every game of Yankees/Phillies last year), every NBA Finals telecast since 1998, and every NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four game since at least '98</em>" sound?</p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/1/1331629/olympic-hockey-gold-medal-game Dirk Hoag 2010-03-01T15:37:03Z 2010-03-01T15:37:03Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://miamiherald.typepad.com/flapanthers/2010/03/and-we-are-off.html">Florida trades D Jordan Leopold to Pittsburgh for 2nd-round&nbsp;pick</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>A pending UFA defenseman goes to the Penguins. I think this indicates that if Dan Hamhuis gets traded by the Predators, they should be able to get a 1st-rounder at least, if not also a roster player.</p></div> http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2010/3/1/1331457/florida-trades-d-jordan-leopold-to Dirk Hoag