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Nashville Predators News

Philip Tomasino’s future should not be in question

The Preds have had a busy offseason, but @jjmid04 argues that Philip Tomasino should remain a key part of the team’s future, regardless of the changes around him.

Jeff MiddletonOn the Forecheck

Is there reason why a big section of Nashville fans have doubts about young Preds forward Phil Tomasino? Maybe, but Jeff isn’t buying it. Read on to find out why the only thing to worry about right now is giving up too easily on a future Predators mainstay.

‎The Chase Thomas Podcast: Best & Worst Nashville Predators Moves Of The Offseason, Not Signing Evan Rodrigues & How Andrew Brunette Will Fare As Head Coach l Preds Power Hour on Apple Podcasts

‎Show The Chase Thomas Podcast, Ep Best & Worst Nashville Predators Moves Of The Offseason, Not Signing Evan Rodrigues & How Andrew Brunette Will Fare As Head Coach l Preds Power Hour – Jul 17, 2023

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Jeff and Bryan begin the transition from the doldrums of the offseason to gearing up for the Brunette era by discussing:
1. Best and worst moves of the offseason and what I thought of how the Preds handled Cody Gless
2. Jeff closes the book on the Duchene era as well as the Duchene Discourse era with a final parting word or two
3. I lament what could have been with two guys I really wanted in Music City, and if I’ll continue to whine about it in the future (spoiler: I will)
4. What’s next for the Milwaukee Admirals and Karl Taylor

Join the Preds for Christmas in July This Saturday at Bridgestone Arena

December may be five months away, but Christmas is coming early to SMASHVILLE!

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The Predators are having their “Christmas in July” tomorrow at Bridgestone Arena – a free event with an equipment sale, photo ops and current Predators Yakov Trenin and Fedor Svechkov – so you should definitely be Russian there. (I’m sorry)

Checking in with Kevin Gravel

Aaron Sims sat down with new dad, Kevin Gravel, to reflect on the 22-23 season, about his offseason schedule and more!

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The voice of the Milwaukee Admirals Aaron Sims speaks with Predators prospect Kevin Gravel to talk the 2023-24 AHL schedule and the scariest thing of all – being a dad.

Kemell Nets First Pro Goal

Joakim Kemell scores his first pro goal to give the Ads the lead against Toronto

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Let’s remember some of the cool stuff from last season – and today’s entry? The North American debut of the King, Joakim Kemell.

Hockey is for Everyone

Numbers PHF Teams Should Have Retired

A look at who from the league’s Founding Four, as well as the expansion Whitecaps, should have gone to the rafters.

Meredith FosterThe Ice Garden

It’s so painful to think that it’s too late for any PHF team to retire any numbers, but the folks at the Ice Garden take a look at those that definitely deserve the honor. Even a devout Pride fan like me can agree Corinne Buie’s number should hang from the Buffalo rafters.

Wicked Angles: The elephant in the room has begun to trumpet

As much as fans may want this new league to succeed, it’s difficult to overlook the way the PWHPA’s acquisition of the PHF came about.

Angelica RodriguezThe Ice Garden

The sudden shuttering of the PHF by the PWHPA has sent waves through the women’s hockey world – and Angelica Rodriguez writes that while we can remain hopeful in the future for the state of the sport, it’s important that we acknowledge the unfortunate route they took to get there.

Around the NHL

Aho, Hurricanes ‘getting close’ to new contract

Sebastian Aho and the Carolina Hurricanes are closing in on a long-term contract, general manager Don Waddell said Thursday.

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Carolina looks to be close to finalizing one of the biggest orders of business this offseason – extending Sebastian Aho before entering the last year of his 5-year, $8.45 million contract. It’s a smart move, but they plan to balance it out by reacquiring Tony DeAngelo.

Song of the Day

Look, we aren’t under Vox anymore – and since we’re our own bosses, I’m throwing caution to the wind and sharing with y’all the best hip-hop song ever made. Language warning – as you might expect – but just like hockey, hip hop in the South may not be pretty or proper, but damn is it a lot of fun. Rest in Peace, Pimp C.