Friday's Dump & Chase: Still Standing(s)

The Preds won last night, and have 11 points in their last 10 games…but are STILL in the same spot they've been in for the last month or so. Eight points out. With so many teams ahead of them, the Preds are going to need some help AND keep playing well to move up. They get another shot at 2 poin


Nashville Predators News

Predators' plan for new defenseman Michael Del Zotto: 'Let him loose' | The Tennessean

"…until he messes up." #NegativeNellie

David Legwand focus of SN’s Trade Tracker? - Section 303

I wouldn't be surprised if he's traded. When you have an average (at best) team, there can't be too many untouchables, right?

Vote Now: Trades, Norris Chances, Coaching Staff-Predlines

Polls are fun!

Predators typically fare better in western Canada when they spend more time | nashvillepost.com

Quick! Let's figure out a way to get another off-day!

Thursday Thirteen: All Cold Again (Naturally) | III Communication

Preds all the way up to #9 this week.

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey

Bettering Bettman: 3 ideas to improve the NHL - Sportsnet.ca

Don't like #2, mostly because I'd prefer to NOT change the playoff format again. Let's all try to figure this one out first.

What Makes the Anaheim Ducks so Good?-The Hockey Writers

#Skill

Video: Nichushkin accidentally hits teammate Gonchar … twice | ProHockeyTalk

Suggestion: To help him recognize his teammates, Dallas plays "shirts and skins" the rest of the year.

Tieja MacLaughlin charged with harassment; reporter threatened WHL player boyfriend - Sporting News (Charges were subsequently dismissed)

Man, journalism school must be rougher than I thought.

Making ice at Dodger Stadium coolest gig in the game - The Globe and Mail

I'm sure the palm trees are providing a little shade to help the process.

NHL, EPL hit ratings highs for NBC | Awful Announcing

Business is good...

College goalie gives up 200-foot game-losing goal while chatting with fans (Video) | Puck Daddy

Healthy scratch next game, right?

The Dallas Stars troll the Maple Leafs with Justin Bieber | Puck Drunk Love

Low blow, Dallas. And I approve.