Friday's Dump & Chase: Break Time
The Predators, minus Subban, are off for the next three days for the All-Star break, and I hope they're using this opportunity to rest up for the stretch run. Subban will be the lone Preds representative at the game, which is something he was born to do.
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Predators enter All-STar break with a win | The Tennessean
The Predators' home record versus Columbus is ridiculous.
FLAMES TAKING 'WIN, YOU'RE IN' ROUTE IN NET | Calgary Flames
That doesn't seem like the healthiest way of going about it, but they do really need some wins.
The Curse of the Cover: NHL Players and EA – Good Night, Good Hockey
In which we scientifically determine there is no NHL cover curse.
John Scott, Owen Nolan's Called Shot, and the NHL's Best All-Star Game Moments | VICE Sports
I didn't realize the tradition of the All-Star game was as old as it is.
Lightning acquire Jonathan Racine from Montreal | Tampa Bay Lightning
So the Lightning have decided they're sellers?
What will Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins do before the trade deadline? | ESPN
I'd imagine the Penguins will stand pat unless injury happens or they want to shore up their depth options.
NHL fines Bruins winger Marchand $10,000 for tripping | USA Today
Nothing for the two other guys he slewfooted in the past week.
Matt Duchene seems to understand a trade is a possibility | ProHockeyTalk
In other news, Matt Duchene has a functioning cerebral cortex.
Tortorella takes emergency leave from Blue Jackets - TSN
He'll miss the All-Star game but hopefully will be back next week.
The Analytics All-Star Team: Western Conference - Sportsnet.ca
I'm not sure a team with Ryan Getzlaf and Joe Pavelski on it gets to qualify as fun.