Nashville News & Notes

What the (Blank)?: NHL All-Star Edition | By Pekka Rinne
Pekka has some nice words for Jarnkrok's fashion sense.

Email Allegations in Preds Ownership Fight | Nashville Scene
“This is a private matter between the partners, and it needs to stay that way,” Freeman tells the Scene. “There will probably be a day when we have a long detailed conversation about Cigarran, [Canadian businessman and attempted Predators buyer Jim] Balsillie and [disgraced former Predators partner Boots] Del Biaggio — today is not that day.”

Predators players praise Laviolette as master motivator | The Nashville Ledger
He does seem calmer now.

Fiala working wonders for Predators | NHL.com
That's kind of an odd way to phrase that, Poile.

P.K. Subban - From Homemade Ice Rinks to NHL All-Star - Extended Interview - The Daily Show with Trevor Noah | Comedy Central
In case you missed it, P.K. talks about Montreal Children's Hospital and Blueline Buddies.

Around Hockey

New York Rangers claim Cody McLeod off waivers | Blueline Station
I'm pretty sure McLeod is better than Tanner Glass, at least.

Vegas Golden Knights' winning ways have hit sportsbooks in wallet - ESPN
This is not the first article I've seen talking about how bad the Knights are for bettors.

NHL All-Star Game: Skills competition undergoes changes | USA Today
There's a big focus on technology this year.

Why Brad Marchand is NHL’s most frustrating player – ProHockeyTalk
His crocodile tears after yet another suspension have gotten old.

Drew Doughty 'pretty sure' Matthew Tkachuk is NHL's most hated player - Sportsnet.ca
Oh, bless his heart.

Vegas Golden Knights ban adults from asking players for autographs - SBNation.com
It's understandable, but unfortunate.