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Sunday's Dump & Chase: Lights Out

If you've ever watched a Formula One race, you know the first lap is one of the most entertaining parts of the race. It's a desperate chaotic scene when the starting lights go out, and everyone has a real chance at improving their position. That's on par with preseason hockey, as players who are the equivalent of the current Lotus team are hellbent on making rosters.

By Dan Bradley

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Nashville Predators News & Notes

Preds coach talks Shea Weber, Pekka Rinne, new season | Tennessean.com
Weber being healthy is a very good thing.

Preseason Slate Begins; Fisher Appreciative of First Camp with Laviolette - Nashville Predators - Features
That's right, he missed last year's camp.

Mike Fisher Consistency Key to Predators' Success - TSS
I mean, the man is consistently handsome.

Around the League

Canadiens' Bournival suffering from post-concussion syndrome - Sportsnet.ca
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Leafs coach Babcock unsure if Tyler Bozak a top-line centre without Kessel | MAP
"Is Tyler Bozak an elite centre?"

Player's Perspective: J.T. Brown - Tampa Bay Lightning - News
Have some realness with your links.

DNA test results spur questions in Kane case - BN Hockey
Not sure how I feel about BN's coverage (comments, narrative) on this, but I felt you people want the latest on this.

'Old man' Legwand entering twilight of a solid career - Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Sabres
Legwand sat Jack Eichel at the record player, played some Neil Young, and told him about what it takes to be a success on the ice and on the high seas.

Calgary Flames D Dougie Hamilton impresses coach & captain on first day | Calgary Sun
Just imagine if he didn't impress Hartley.

Oscar Klefbom agrees to terms on seven-year contract with Edmonton Oilers - NHL.com - News
ROMAN JOSI HAS A LOWER CAP HIT THAN THIS GUY WHO HAS PLAYED ALL OF 60 GAMES.

Mats Zuccarello looks as good as new with Rangers | New York Post
The Rangers are depending on the guy, but he tends to find a bizarre injury once in a while. Future Penguin?

Nichols' Notes: Hitchcock Looks Forward - Today's Slapshot
It probably hurts him to turn around to look behind.

That's all for today. Hopefully we'll see some of you at the arena today for the doubleheader.