Nashville News & Notes

Neal spoke to 3D ahead of the game tonight. It’s a very good interview that starts a few minutes in (after the obligatory discussion of Tennessee’s coaching position).

Preds Pledge Support to Nashville For Transit Coalition | Nashville Predators
I have so many thoughts. Has J. R. Lind set an over/under for the tunnel?

Preds Set to Face Neal, Golden Knights for First Time | Nashville Predators
I’m not ready.

Around Hockey

Seattle NHL expansion: City can begin application for expansion – SBNation.com
Who’s moving to the Central Division?

Bettman: Dundon has signed purchase agreement for Hurricanes – Sportsnet.ca
Sure, they say the plan is to leave the team in Raleigh, but…

Flames’ Matthew Tkachuk suspended one game for spearing | USA Today
He’s definitely 100% learned his lesson and will absolutely not do anything stupid again.

2017-18 Power Rankings – Players from each team who we wish were going to the Olympic Games | ESPN
There are a few players on the Preds who should get a nod here, including Mattias Ekholm and Roman Josi.

Leadership takes many forms on a hockey team – Winnipeg Free Press
“Numerous players pushing others to greater heights make for a better dressing room.”

How the Blues overcame a rash of injuries – ProHockeyTalk
“That’s something that’s a quality with this group. They don’t accept excuses.” I thought it’s because they’re good, Professor Yeo.

Facemasks coming to junior B hockey – Maple Ridge News
Lots of players are against it because it reminds them they’re not in the CHL.

Patrik Laine plays ‘Call of Duty’ with Aleksander Barkov: ‘He’s always online’ – Sportsnet.ca
A full year into his NHL career, and Patrik Laine still has no other hobbies than Call of Duty.