Nashville Predators News
Starting tonight, we’ll find out if the Preds are buyers or sellers… | Section 303
The Preds can hold off slapping those For Sale signs on guys for a few more days, at least.
Smashville 24/7 – Three Preds offer thoughts on visors topic
Robby’s article raises the case for the NHL mandating a visor requirement that’s grandfathered in for current players. The problem is that too many players are too cautious to promote such a measure at the risk of imposing on their peers.
Felder’s Focus: An Old Voice and a Tough Choice | The Predatorial
Brandon Felder lends his voice to the growing “it’s not Barry’s fault” chorus for how this team is trending, point blame a little higher on the organizational ladder…
Watch surprise center ice reunion between serviceman, family at Cincinnati Cyclones game (VIDEO) | Puck Daddy
Great stuff from the Preds’ ECHL affiliate.
Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey
Court of Public Opinion: Corey Perry puts a shoulder into Jason Zucker’s brain shell | Backhand Shelf
Honestly, I don’t see this as much of a villainous hit like many others do. Yes it is late, but Zucker leaves himself in a very vulnerable position, and it didn’t appear to me that Perry was targeting the head. Since Zucker got hurt, however, that will probably lead to a Shanaban. Here’s a video in case you missed it, but what do you think?
Report: Are Miller’s Days “Numbered” In Buffalo? – Die By The Blade
Could the Sabres ship out their franchise goalie?
Fired Columbus GM Scott Howson rejoins Edmonton Oilers in a scouting capacity … for now | Edmonton Journal
Talk about a perfect match…
NHL Awards Watch: What if Ryan Suter gets Norris nod and Shea Weber doesn’t? | Puck Daddy
There would be a great wailing and gnashing of teeth, certainly.
Ilya Bryzgalov: Philadelphia Flyers ‘done’ if they lose twice to New Jersey Devils – NHL.com
Remarkably plain talk for a professional hockey player.
NHL, NHLPA agree to change escrow rate to 20 percent, according to sources – ESPN
So, it turns out that revenues aren’t so robust as had been initially reported. While ticket-buying fans are back in the building, I wonder to what extent corporate partners got steep discounts to stay engaged with teams and/or the league during the lockout.
Who’s responsible for San Jose’s scoring woes? – Fear The Fin
As if scoring just barely over two goals per game is a problem?
Statistician forecasts tougher second half for resurgent Maple Leafs – The Globe and Mail
And here I didn’t think the Leafs were due to fall for another six months…
Down Goes Brown: A brief history of Chris Pronger
“October 10, 1974 – Chris Pronger is born to Jim and Eila Pronger in Dryden, Ontario, according to a doctor holding an icepack over his black eye and muttering that he could swear that kid did that on purpose.”