Saturday's Dump & Chase: Back to the Grind

Nashville Predators News & Notes

What to watch during Predators' stretch run | The Tennessean
The Predators are far from the team most expected going into this season.

50 Days: The Challenge Ahead | Nashville Predators
I've got to admit. I didn't know about Willie as an announcer at first but I think his announcing (especially his goal calling) and overall takes have greatly improved.

Hats Off For Kamenev; Ads Win 6-3 | Admirals Roundtable
Kammy tallied three on Slap Shot night in Milwaukee.

Rem Pitlick, Minnesota Gophers rout Penn State 5-1 | Fox Sports
Kamenev wasn't the only Preds prospect with a hat trick tonight.

Around the World of Hockey

The two acts of NHL violence that actually get you in trouble | New York Post
The classic case of dumb and dumber here. One guy thinks it's a good idea to slash a ref and the other is perfectly fine spearing his opponent in the face. Ah testosterone...

Crosby cracks NHL milestone with 1,000th point | Yahoo
I find it interesting that he did so faster than Jagr. With Jagr playing in the pre-lockout era I would have expected the opposite.

Seattle arena developer expects NHL team before NBA | Yahoo Sports
That's really interesting. I would love for the NHL to add a hockey team in Seattle.

Why NHL players quietly cheer on the Maple Leafs (and others) | Toronto Star
Typical Leafs fans pumping their own tires like high school boys. "Our market is bigger than yours."

Connor McDavid one of six Oilers to score in win | NHL
I love that McDavid is leading the NHL in points. He is an incredibly special player.

Shane Doan hasn't asked Coyotes for trade | NHL
Of course he hasn't. Shane Doan has a lot of flaws but a lack of loyalty is not one of them.

NHL's Top Overtime Goals from 2015-16
Three-on-three hockey brings out talent in crazy ways. Here is a collection of some of the best three-on-three overtime goals from 2015-16.

NHL Trade talk: Could Brendan Smith fill a role for the Pittsburgh Penguins? | PensBurgh
Though certainly higher profile rumors are out there, one player that might make sense for the Penguins to acquire is Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brendan Smith. A look at the player and the case for making (and not making) such a trade.

Olli Maatta of Penguins expected to miss six weeks | NHL
You've gotta feel bad for Maatta. It just seems like one thing after another with him.

Friday Four: Claude Julien impact | NHL
It's really interesting all of the NHL goalie scouts like Hutton.

Antoine Vermette's 10-game suspension is a complicated thing, but will be reduced | ESPN
Antoine Vermette crossed the line by slashing a linesman, but it's likely that after he appeals his 10-game suspension, it will be reduced because of his relatively clean record. The Nyquist and Vermette rulings show how backwards the NHL's outlook on dangerous plays is.

What a rental player should cost at the NHL trade deadline | Sportsnet.ca
The problem is that the seller always has the leverage.

Capitals' Jakub Vrana: Gets call-up to NHL | CBSSports.com
Vrana has long been a dominant prospect for the Capitals. It's good to see him get another call up.