The News Involving Your Beloved Hockey Team, The Nashville Predators
Predators’ high-scoring wingers return | Tennessean.com
I’d be worried if they didn’t.
Preds Say 2015-16 Team Will Be Among NHL’s Elite – Nashville Predators – Features
GOOD. HAVE HIGH STANDARDS, DAVID. LET’S DO THE DAMN THING.
LATE ADDITIONS:
Predators open training camp eager to build on last season | Kentucky.com
Kentucky.com!
Fresh, Handmade Items Fill Menu at Bridgestone Arena Following Concessions Renovation – Nashville Predators – Features
They spent over $2.5M upgrading food, another few million on lighting. You can’t say they don’t care about our experience. Glad to see them upgrading this now before the “JonesBerg” contracts.
The Elephant In The Room
Patrick Kane speaks at Blackhawks camp, appreciates your questions | Puck Daddy – Yahoo Sports
Blackhawks, Patrick Kane make things worse in baffling display | SportingNews.com
Patrick Kane says little but shows a lot | Chicago Sun-Times
Blackhawks falter miserably in press conference loss | Chicago Sun-Times
Eddie Olczyk ‘trusts’ decision by Blackhawks to allow Kane at camp | CSN Chicago
For Fans And Chicago Blackhawks, Cloud Surrounds Patrick Kane’s Arrival | ESPN
#Blackhawks captains. pic.twitter.com/yHq7F2L0su
— Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) September 17, 2015
They actually weren’t watching the press conference when they took this picture.
Chicago Blackhawks the early favorite for 2016 Stanley Cup | Puck Daddy – Yahoo Sports
Vegas is betting on Kane playing this year, or at least that’s what the money is saying.
Daniel Carcillo announces NHL retirement, wants to help other players – Sportsnet.ca
Good for him, and good for us all. Bless you, Daniel.
Also, Brent Seabrook is likely going to have a new contract before the weekend ends, per Chris Kuc.
Other News From This Sport
Michael Grabner traded to Toronto Maple Leafs by New York Islanders for five players – NHL.com – News
Including our old friend Taylor Beck. The Islanders‘ fans will love him.
Leon Draisaitl to Swap as Centre/Wing With Anton Lander | Today’s Slapshot
That could be a very fun 3rd line. I’ve got a man-crush on both players, if you’re asking.
Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, new overtime format among NHL training camp storylines – 2015-2016 Season Preview
None involve your favorite team.
NHL player facing five charges for killing grizzly bear | NHL | Sporting News
If found guilty, lock him up. No one should respect a poacher. *cleans hunting license*
Leafs’ Nathan Horton takes physical, hasn’t given up hope of playing | Toronto Sun
I haven’t given up my dream of owning a barbecue franchise either. Let’s take on the world, Nathan.
Not Hockey
CODE NAME: FEELINGSBALL – Every Day Should Be Saturday
WE FOIA’D SOME SECURITY DETAIL NAMES
Here’s a First Look Inside the Reincarnated Green Hills Grille – Eater Nashville
And they’ve brought back that signature style.
Rant
As it pertains to hockey, we’re in control more than we give ourselves credit for. Let’s not let some overgrown children with receding hairlines and drinking problems and bad deci-… yeah those guys… let’s not let them run us off. It’s our game. It’s up to us to hold people to a standard that’s acceptable to all people. But it starts with us.
Let’s make today better than yesterday. For most of you, the weekend will begin shortly. Plenty of folks don’t get a real weekend, so make sure they have a swell Friday/Saturday/Sunday as well. Tip an extra dollar, be nice in traffic, whatever you got to do.
We got this. Enjoy your Friday.