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Your Tuesday Morning Quickies

by Dirk Hoag on Sep 16, 2008 9:06 AM EDT

Jerred Smithson, the 2008-9 Forechecker's Forecast

by Dirk Hoag on Sep 12, 2008 10:20 AM EDT

All Toronto needs is an NHL-caliber team

by Dirk Hoag on Sep 12, 2008 10:20 AM EDT

The Return of Radulov?

by Dirk Hoag on Sep 11, 2008 12:05 PM EDT - 4 comments

Some Wednesday Afternoon Quickies

by Dirk Hoag on Sep 10, 2008 4:05 PM EDT

Ryan Suter, the 2008-9 Forechecker's Forecast

by Dirk Hoag on Sep 10, 2008 3:01 PM EDT

Sizzle or Steak? Or can we have both?

by Dirk Hoag on Sep 8, 2008 1:52 PM EDT

The Forechecker's Fantasy Hockey System

by Dirk Hoag on Sep 8, 2008 10:48 AM EDT

Your Monday Morning Video Quickie

by Dirk Hoag on Sep 8, 2008 9:22 AM EDT

Antti Pihlstrom, the 2008-9 Forechecker's Forecast

by Dirk Hoag on Sep 5, 2008 5:03 PM EDT

Pekka Rinne, the 2008-9 Forechecker's Forecast

by Dirk Hoag on Sep 4, 2008 11:38 AM EDT

Jed Ortmeyer, the 2008-9 Forechecker's Forecast

by Dirk Hoag on Sep 3, 2008 11:25 AM EDT - 1 comment

The Forechecker's Fabulous Hockey Blogroll

by Dirk Hoag on Sep 2, 2008 3:53 PM EDT - 2 comments

Josh Gratton, the 2008-9 Forechecker's Forecast

by Dirk Hoag on Sep 2, 2008 1:32 PM EDT

Pardon The Dust

by Dirk Hoag on Sep 1, 2008 2:46 PM EDT - 2 comments

Your Labor Day Weekend Quickies

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 30, 2008 8:48 AM EDT - 4 comments

Patric Hornqvist, the 2008-9 Forechecker's Forecast

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 29, 2008 11:23 AM EDT - 1 comment

NHLPA head Paul Kelly is all business

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 28, 2008 3:27 PM EDT

J.P. Dumont, the 2008-9 Forechecker's Forecast

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 28, 2008 11:06 AM EDT

NHL teams come in S, M, L

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 27, 2008 3:08 PM EDT - 2 comments

A Wednesday Morning Quickie

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 27, 2008 9:51 AM EDT

Vern Fiddler, the 2008-9 Forechecker's Forecast

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 26, 2008 11:43 AM EDT

Don't close the curtain on the Del Biaggio drama

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 23, 2008 7:40 AM EDT

Kevin Klein: The 2008-9 Forechecker's Forecast

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 22, 2008 11:25 AM EDT

Fantasy Hockey guides hit the shelves

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 22, 2008 9:12 AM EDT - 1 comment

Hitch a ride over to the Hockey News

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 21, 2008 3:01 PM EDT - 1 comment

The 2008-9 Forechecker's Forecast: Radek Bonk

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 19, 2008 10:37 AM EDT

Jason Arnott, the 2008-9 Forechecker's Forecast

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 18, 2008 11:34 AM EDT

KHL Promises to Behave... Not!

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 16, 2008 1:28 PM EDT

Bigfoot Found???

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 15, 2008 4:05 PM EDT

Cold War II

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 15, 2008 10:23 AM EDT - 1 comment

Thursday morning quickies

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 14, 2008 9:42 AM EDT

Are you a "Hockey Player For Life"?

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 13, 2008 12:07 PM EDT

As Hlavac heads to Sweden, is Hornqvist coming to take his place?

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 9, 2008 10:07 PM EDT - 1 comment

A Late Summer Harvest

by Dirk Hoag on Aug 4, 2008 10:53 PM EDT - 2 comments

Koistinen joins the 700 club

by Dirk Hoag on Jul 29, 2008 5:55 PM EDT - 1 comment

Tuesday Tidbits

by Dirk Hoag on Jul 29, 2008 8:38 AM EDT

These wings won't fly without some help

by Dirk Hoag on Jul 25, 2008 9:07 AM EDT - 2 comments

Sound the Trumpets!

by Dirk Hoag on Jul 23, 2008 10:03 AM EDT - 2 comments

Can Sully Ride to the Predators Rescue?

by Dirk Hoag on Jul 19, 2008 9:01 AM EDT - 2 comments

5 Things You Didn't Know About the 2008-9 NHL Schedule

by Dirk Hoag on Jul 18, 2008 8:41 AM EDT - 2 comments

Get Your NHL Super Schedule 2008-9 Right Here!

by Dirk Hoag on Jul 17, 2008 3:15 PM EDT - 3 comments

Does the Bell Toll For Gary Bettman Now?

by Dirk Hoag on Jul 17, 2008 8:31 AM EDT - 6 comments

Puck Daddy, Say It Ain't So

by Dirk Hoag on Jul 14, 2008 12:53 PM EDT - 4 comments

Forget the Del Biaggio drama, is NHL expansion on the horizon?

by Dirk Hoag on Jul 13, 2008 8:52 AM EDT - 6 comments

Radulov to Russia Story Keeps Moving Forward

by Dirk Hoag on Jul 11, 2008 12:03 PM EDT - 4 comments

Alexander Radulov, Heading Home to Mother Russia?

by Dirk Hoag on Jul 11, 2008 8:22 AM EDT - 4 comments

Sully Still In Limbo

by Dirk Hoag on Jul 10, 2008 6:32 PM EDT

NHL 2008, Inside the Numbers

by Dirk Hoag on Jul 7, 2008 4:09 PM EDT - 1 comment

Study Up For Arbitration

by Dirk Hoag on Jul 6, 2008 2:16 PM EDT - 1 comment

Hockey Nerd Alert!

by Dirk Hoag on Jul 2, 2008 11:43 PM EDT - 3 comments

Zidlicky Gets the Ziggy

by Dirk Hoag on Jul 1, 2008 3:25 PM EDT

Dumb De Dumb Dumb

by Dirk Hoag on Jun 28, 2008 3:10 PM EDT - 1 comment

Predators Prospects On The Ice

by Dirk Hoag on Jun 26, 2008 1:22 PM EDT - 1 comment

A GM's work is never done

by Dirk Hoag on Jun 24, 2008 3:01 PM EDT

Weber Signs , Filling Out a Crowded Nashville Blue Line

by Dirk Hoag on Jun 23, 2008 3:10 PM EDT

Uncle Gary Wants You, Preds Fans

by Dirk Hoag on Jun 23, 2008 2:14 PM EDT - 3 comments

David Poile, Dealmaker Extraordinaire

by Dirk Hoag on Jun 20, 2008 5:35 PM EDT - 1 comment

Dan's The Man

by Dirk Hoag on Jun 20, 2008 10:05 AM EDT - 2 comments

Hordi out the door

by Dirk Hoag on Jun 19, 2008 3:32 PM EDT - 1 comment

Let's Make a Deal

by Dirk Hoag on Jun 19, 2008 8:32 AM EDT - 2 comments

Back in the saddle again

by Dirk Hoag on Jun 17, 2008 12:20 PM EDT - 4 comments

Dirty Boots?

by Dirk Hoag on May 31, 2008 10:27 PM EDT - 1 comment

Drop the puck, already!

by Dirk Hoag on May 24, 2008 1:48 PM EDT

Bravo, NHL

by Dirk Hoag on May 23, 2008 6:11 PM EDT

Hockey Blogger Moves Out of Mom's Basement

by Dirk Hoag on May 19, 2008 2:22 PM EDT - 1 comment

Wednesday Moanin'

by Dirk Hoag on May 14, 2008 8:45 AM EDT - 2 comments

Vancouver to leverage statistical analysis?

by Dirk Hoag on May 7, 2008 7:33 AM EDT - 3 comments

The Suggestion Box is Open, and Wired

by Dirk Hoag on May 1, 2008 11:50 PM EDT

Bloggers vs. MSM: Nobody Wins

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 30, 2008 6:55 PM EDT - 4 comments

Are the Sharks Done?

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 29, 2008 11:07 PM EDT

Penalty Plus/Minus - the Final Numbers

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 29, 2008 1:15 PM EDT - 6 comments

The 2008 Alternative NHL Awards

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 28, 2008 6:14 PM EDT - 4 comments

Ring the Bell for Round 2

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 24, 2008 5:20 PM EDT

Vultures start picking while the body's still warm

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 21, 2008 5:05 PM EDT

An Opportunity Wasted

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 19, 2008 8:32 AM EDT

Nashville & Detroit, deep inside the faceoff circle

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 17, 2008 10:46 AM EDT

A Huge Off-Ice Win for the Predators

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 15, 2008 10:47 PM EDT

A Six-Pack from Game Three

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 15, 2008 10:29 AM EDT - 3 comments

No time like the present

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 14, 2008 4:15 PM EDT

The Keys to Game Two

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 12, 2008 9:47 AM EDT - 1 comment

Quick Game One Thoughts

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 10, 2008 9:49 PM EDT - 3 comments

Get Your Game On

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 10, 2008 5:01 PM EDT

Reasons for Predators Fans to Believe

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 10, 2008 8:02 AM EDT - 3 comments

Nashville Predators 2007-08 Regular Season Grades

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 9, 2008 11:03 PM EDT

Playoff Predictions

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 9, 2008 7:24 PM EDT

Predators on the Playoff Prowl

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 4, 2008 10:02 AM EDT - 3 comments

Preds Shake Off the Blues

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 1, 2008 10:10 PM EDT - 1 comment

Sully Rides to the Rescue!

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 1, 2008 9:42 AM EDT

Three Games in Four Nights = The Whole Season

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 31, 2008 10:03 PM EDT

Roll Over, Columbus

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 28, 2008 9:49 AM EDT

Load up on the rum & fried chicken

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 27, 2008 9:31 AM EDT

One PC to rule them all...

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 23, 2008 9:26 PM EDT - 3 comments

Playoff Hunt Becoming Elusive

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 21, 2008 9:03 AM EDT

Red Wings - Predators Tonight

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 20, 2008 4:40 PM EDT - 1 comment

Too Little, Too Late

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 18, 2008 11:46 PM EDT

Weeeeeee!!!

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 16, 2008 8:21 AM EDT - 1 comment

Out of action...

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 14, 2008 3:02 PM EDT

Well ain't that a...

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 14, 2008 12:03 AM EDT - 3 comments

Here we go, folks...

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 13, 2008 11:11 AM EDT

I like it...

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 13, 2008 10:08 AM EDT - 1 comment

Does it really help to score first?

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 12, 2008 5:26 PM EDT - 1 comment

Shark-bit again

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 12, 2008 10:00 AM EDT - 2 comments

Sharks on the menu tonight...

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 11, 2008 11:53 AM EDT

A Regular Season Title Comes to Nashville

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 10, 2008 11:11 AM EDT - 1 comment

Alexander Radulov, a different kind of coach-killer

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 8, 2008 11:38 AM EST

Will David Freeman open the pocketbook?

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 7, 2008 4:32 PM EST - 2 comments

Out of the Garage, Into the Fire

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 7, 2008 3:56 PM EST

Flames In Atlanta (no, not from Calgary)

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 7, 2008 11:54 AM EST - 1 comment

Preds @ Canucks on a Thursday Night

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 6, 2008 9:33 PM EST - 2 comments

Solving Luongo

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 6, 2008 12:21 PM EST - 4 comments

Defending The Crease

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 6, 2008 11:29 AM EST - 2 comments

Predators-Oilers Live Blog

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 4, 2008 10:06 PM EST - 3 comments

Predators-Oilers Game Day

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 4, 2008 12:00 PM EST - 1 comment

Confirmation comes, Gelinas is done

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 3, 2008 10:45 PM EST

Help Me Build a New Monster

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 3, 2008 4:57 PM EST - 5 comments

Predators Outshine Stars, May Outshines Us All

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 2, 2008 12:48 AM EST

Preds Head Deep Into the Heart of Texas

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 1, 2008 10:54 AM EST

Preds Owners Submit Lease for Approval

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 29, 2008 4:34 PM EST

Catch The Rocket

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 29, 2008 10:35 AM EST

The Road To The Playoffs Takes A Turn

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 28, 2008 4:08 PM EST - 3 comments

Preds Torched in Buffalo

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 27, 2008 9:53 PM EST

Predators Ride Into Buffalo

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 27, 2008 3:44 PM EST

I'm guessing David Poile slept in...

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 26, 2008 3:50 PM EST - 1 comment

Just a few hours left, NHL shoppers!

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 26, 2008 9:36 AM EST

Work That Red Carpet, Baby!

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 24, 2008 7:43 PM EST

Leggy Boozes It, Preds Lose It

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 24, 2008 12:51 AM EST

You Gonna Window Shop All Day, Or What?

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 22, 2008 4:15 PM EST - 4 comments

Swedish Twins Stink It Up, But Luongo Saves The Day

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 22, 2008 9:53 AM EST - 3 comments

Pound Away For Those Rebounds

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 21, 2008 7:23 PM EST - 4 comments

Fab Forecheckers Flying High

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 21, 2008 3:24 PM EST - 4 comments

Who's up for a nice, juicy contract?

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 20, 2008 3:05 PM EST

Those Oilers Just Don't Go Away Quietly

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 19, 2008 11:19 PM EST

Jumping on the Meme Train (Book 123)

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 19, 2008 8:37 PM EST - 1 comment

What the NHL might learn from College Hockey

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 19, 2008 2:50 PM EST - 1 comment

Taking in the good old (college) hockey game

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 16, 2008 6:55 AM EST

Blackhawks 6, Predators 1

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 14, 2008 10:42 PM EST - 1 comment

Who Needs Help in the Faceoff Circle

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 14, 2008 4:53 PM EST - 1 comment

Is there Hope for decent hockey coverage in Nashville?

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 14, 2008 11:19 AM EST

Red Wings Sleep Through 1st Period, Preds Win

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 12, 2008 9:00 PM EST

Beware of Juggernaut

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 12, 2008 11:58 AM EST - 5 comments

Carolina Hurricanes: 2nd in the Southeast, 1st to throw in the towel

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 11, 2008 3:44 PM EST

Here, Here, The Gang's All Here

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 11, 2008 9:52 AM EST

Won't you people ever learn?

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 9, 2008 9:30 AM EST

Sing on, brother...

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 8, 2008 5:17 PM EST

Barry Trotz and the Fortnight of Doom

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 8, 2008 5:12 PM EST

Beware the Stench

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 8, 2008 10:14 AM EST

What Dion Phaneuf's New Contract Means for Nashville

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 7, 2008 11:27 AM EST - 2 comments

Notes From the Town Hall

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 6, 2008 5:41 PM EST - 7 comments

Ryan Suter, Live on Stage

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 6, 2008 4:01 PM EST

Forget the Hurricanes, Beware the Tornadoes

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 6, 2008 9:53 AM EST

No Foppa for Nashville

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 5, 2008 7:15 PM EST - 1 comment

Hurricane Warning For Middle Tennessee

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 5, 2008 12:32 PM EST - 1 comment

Penalty Plus/Minus - The Trade Deadline Version

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 4, 2008 5:45 PM EST

Another day, another signing

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 1, 2008 12:14 PM EST

Predators GM David Poile shafts the media

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 31, 2008 2:25 PM EST

Four Goalies That Handle A Heavy Load, And One That Doesn't

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 30, 2008 12:47 PM EST - 7 comments

Predators Get Down to Basics in Boston

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 29, 2008 10:47 AM EST - 2 comments

Fantasy Forecheckers Flying High

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 28, 2008 10:37 AM EST

Jason Arnott Shoots Up Atlanta

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 27, 2008 1:12 AM EST

This Hockey Fan Has a Dream, Too

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 21, 2008 1:02 PM EST - 4 comments

How Hard Is The Road Ahead?

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 18, 2008 4:28 PM EST - 2 comments

Duck on the menu in Music City

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 17, 2008 9:59 AM EST - 2 comments

Time to go shopping, Mr. Poile

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 16, 2008 12:00 PM EST

Crank Up the Trade Speculation in Tennessee...

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 15, 2008 11:44 PM EST

Give Me Victory, or Give Me... well, whatever you have, I guess...

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 15, 2008 10:11 AM EST - 2 comments

Don't Ease Off That Throttle!

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 12, 2008 10:19 PM EST

Nashville Predators First Half Review

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 10, 2008 5:55 PM EST - 2 comments

Jason Arnott, NHL All-Star

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 10, 2008 3:14 PM EST

Preds Deliver a Royal Thumping

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 9, 2008 10:17 AM EST - 2 comments

Halfway home, and picking up steam

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 4, 2008 5:15 PM EST - 1 comment

Oilers - Predators Game Day

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 3, 2008 10:44 AM EST

Preds Shine, deep in the heart of Texas

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 1, 2008 10:36 AM EST - 1 comment

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