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Nashville Predators’ News & Notes

From Switzerland to Nashville: 10 reasons why Roman Josi, Bastian Baker are BFFs | Tennessean
This counts as news, right?

Other Hockey News & Notes

J.T. Brown and NHL friends Boeser, Gaudreau play video games for charity | Sportsnet
Minnesota Wild forward J.T. Brown hosted a 24-hour (!) Fortnite marathon on Twitch. The marathon was used to collect donations toward the Hockey Is For Everyone initiative, and various NHLers (including Predators' own Nick Bonino) also participated.

Judge denies request to certify NHL concussion lawsuit as class action | TSN
"The federal judge overseeing the NHL concussion case has denied class-action status for the former players suing the league over head injuries. U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson issued her 46-page order on Friday, the first significant victory for the league in a landmark lawsuit that was filed almost five years ago."

Best contracts for all 31 teams heading into the 2018-19 season | ESPN
Well hello there, Roman Josi.

Logan Couture ready to pay it forward in San Jose | TheHockeyNews
Logan Couture seems very happy to be in San Jose long term. I'm sure the $64 million helps too.

Now’s the time for the Blackhawks to make their move | Second City Hockey
The folks at Second City Hockey implore General Manager Stan Bowman to make a trade for a top 6 forward.

Jackets' D Murray accepts club Qualifying Offer | TSN
Ryan Murray will stick around in Columbus for another year. He'll make $2.825 million next season.

Ryan O’Reilly pens farewell message to Buffalo Sabres family | Die By The Blade

Islanders' Nelson on life after Tavares: We have to pick ourselves back up | Sportsnet
Well... good luck.

Stars aim to end playoff drought with Montgomery as coach | NHL
I will not wish Dallas good luck, however.