Nashville News & Notes

What the (Blank)?: NHL All-Star Edition | By P. K. Subban
Fortunately he's better at hockey than answering multiple choice questions.

Predators haven't created separation in Central Division standings | The Tennessean
Can the Central Division please stop being so extra?

Predators waive Cody McLeod; Filip Forsberg nears return from injury | The Tennessean
Despite McLeod having no place on the roster, I'm quite surprised they waived him.

Preds Staff to Build Home, Provide Hurricane Relief During All-Star Break | Nashville Predators
They're working with relief efforts in both Houston and Tampa Bay.

Kariya Returns to Nashville Fond of Days Spent with Preds | Nashville Predators
I wonder how high scoring will have to be in the NHL for someone on the Preds to break his 85 point record.

Around Hockey

Countdown to TradeCentre: About that Nylander speculation... -- TSN
One day I will stop pronouncing Xavier Ouellet's name as "Javier".

Kasperi Kapanen still fighting to carve out role with Maple Leafs - Sportsnet.ca
He's an NHL player but there are about four grizzled vets Babcock would rather play.

Brandon Dubinsky leaves Blue Jackets’ road trip due to ‘personal issues’ - SBNation.com
Very very curious.

What will rivalry between the Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel and Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid look like in 10 years? | ESPN
If you were in the mood for some fanfiction.

Sharks' Joe Thornton out for several weeks with knee injury | USA Today
This isn't good news for the Sharks.

Rangers in danger of slipping out of playoff race – ProHockeyTalk
Oh, such a shame....