On the Forecheck, a Nashville Predators community

Which Central Division teams have made the moves in Free Agency to set them up as contenders this fall?

For those wondering just how serious the Nashville Predators might be about matching the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet on Shea Weber. Some insight from another general manager involved in the hunt might help.

Today's hockey notes begin with a broader look at the development of hockey overall in Nashville, starting with an existential question at the pro level before examining where things stand at the collegiate and junior level.

Nashville Predators fans can now only watch and wait to see what happens on the Shea Weber front.

So... who's ready for a drink? It's been a whirlwind type of day for Nashville Predators fans.

The offer sheet agreed to by Shea Weber would place a heavy financial burden on the Nashville Predators, leaving open to question their ability to match the deal.

Shea Weber Agrees to 14 Year Offer Sheet from Philadelphia; Nashville Has 7 Days to Match.

Might another NHL team come in and force Nashville Predators GM David Poile into a difficult choice?

How would the Coyotes' captain look wearing Predator Gold next season?

In light of Ryan Suter's signing in Minnesota, and Shea Weber's reluctance so far to commit long-term to the team, there is the question of whether the Preds as a franchise, and Nashville as a city, can attract and retain enough elite NHL talent to ever really contend for the Stanley Cup.