Friday's Dump & Chase: No Surprises

We would've loved to have that game last night, if for no other reason than to send Sign Guy here out into the snow feeling like an idiot. But the Bruins are a better team, so coming away with a point was a pretty decent result. The next two games are very winnable…in fact, we NEED both. We'

Nashville Predators News

David Poile made the best of a tough situation Thursday | Examiner.com

Yeah, some of the things said while building Team USA were a bit out of line (looking at you, Brian Burke). But the access was given, and those reporters had a duty to report what happened. To think a team should be given editorial control over accurate coverage just because they don't like it is insane, and I'm sure on some level, Poile understands that.

Fisher's one mistake erases a solid game | The Tennessean

Off to The Doghouse!

Grading the Predators halfway through the season | nashvillepost.com

Lots of C's and D's, which is what you'd expect, really.

Preds (including Seth Jones) OK with missing out on Olympics | ProHockeyTalk

Me too.

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey

Ottawa Senators Bobby Ryan calls Team USA's Brian Burke gutless after Sochi Olympics snub |  SI.com

I wouldn't call it "gutless" but it was a stupid thing to say. Or think.

NHL Award Favorites Halfway Through 2013-14-The Hockey Writers

Who's on your list?

Panthers use tarps to improve attendance numbers - Sporting News

It is much easier to sell all the tickets when there are fewer of them.

Fantasy Hockey: The 20 biggest shocks, stars and trends of 2013 | Puck Daddy

For those of you that "play". I retired from fantasy sports in 2011.

Lundqvist mask pays tribute to Yankee legends - Sportsnet.ca

That's it. He's dead to me.

US agents seize $723,000 in fake sport gear - ContraCostaTimes.com

Shame on you for trying to buy a reasonably priced counterfeit jersey!

Behind The Mask: Kari Lehtonen keeping Stars afloat | CBC Sports

If we combine our two top 20ish goaltenders, does that equal one in the top 10?

Video: Red Wings fan fails at a videobomb | Puck Drunk Love

LOLOLOLOLOL. Out loud.

Backyard Hockey Rink Features Homemade Zamboni-Deadspin

It should say "Zamboni", but still pretty cool.