Monday's Dump & Chase: LA Confidential

Less than a year ago the LA Kings were being hailed as a model of stability, even being called a dynasty. Now that they are officially out of the playoffs, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/4/12/8395847/l-a-kings-locked-coach-out-of-locker-room-per-report"><strong>some very strange shenan

Nashville Predators News

Nashville Predators, Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Playoff first round preview - Predators vs Blackhawks - 2015 SCP First Round

It wouldn't be the Playoffs without everyone and their uncle shouting their opinions.

Predators, Blackhawks struggling entering playoffs-The Tennessean

Someone has to win.

Nashville Predators: Why they'll win the Stanley Cup -NHL.com

What this guy said.

Laviolette looking forward to Wednesday’s playoff start | Rinkside Report

As are we all.

Predators' Roman Josi emerges as premier defenseman-The Tennessean

His soaring play has hidden the fact that Seth Jones has stagnated a little.

Predators plan to use anthem twist at home to silence Blackhawks faithful | theScore

Now if only we could somehow give them the wrong start time too...

Clancy Nominee Fisher Leads On and Off the Ice - Nashville Predators -

Fish!

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey

Kings GM Dean Lombardi addresses report of dressing-room barricade - LA Times

This happened in February?!

Kings GM on locker room lockout: 'Theoretically I don't have a problem with it' | theScore

Philosophical was probably not the way to go there...

Maple Leafs fire GM Dave Nonis, coach Peter Horachek, scouting staff | Toronto Star

Well that's finally done.

'Bloody Sunday' begins biggest off-season ever - Sportsnet.ca

Calling this the biggest offseason ever is a little dramatic, even for the Leafs.

New Leafs coach must be hired based on on-ice philosophy, not NHL resume or familiarity factor | The Hockey News

Does anyone believe for a second they won't go for the big name though?

Toronto Maple Leafs potential general manager candidates - NHL on CBC Sports

Here are a few of those names.

Nonis failed to see big picture as Leafs GM - TSN

Wining seems to be such a big deal all of a sudden.

Buffalo Sabres fire coach Ted Nolan: Expected, unfair-USA Today

Pretty much says it all.

Tippett, who might be able to opt out, can’t see himself ‘doing that again’ | ProHockeyTalk

I really hope he gets a chance with some talent...he's a good coach.

Panthers re-sign Jaromir Jagr to 1-year deal | theScore

Retirement is for the weak.

2015 NHL playoff field team Power Rankings - NHL - SI.com

Apparently we suddenly aren't that good.

Penguins Kris Letang 'not likely' to play for rest of season | SI.com

Speaking of needed retirement.

2015 NHL Draft Lottery schedule, odds released - Sportsnet.ca

Go Buffalo!!

Sharks will have a 5% chance at winning NHL draft lottery - Fear The Fin

Wouldn't that be fun?

Stanley Cup Playoff questions for each NHL team - 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs

There are quite a few this year.

Ranking Stanley Cup Playoffs 2015: Which first-round series is must-see? | Puck Daddy

We made the top ten!!


Which NHL non-playoff teams could make a run next year? | Puck Daddy

The Stars, the Stars, and the Stars.