Nashville Predators News and Notes
Predators Reassign Yakov Trenin to Milwaukee | NHL.com
This, unfortunately, means that Miikka Salomäki remains in Nashville…for the time being.
Admirals Collect a Point in Shootout Against Wolves
The Admirals dropped their third game in three days to the Chicago Wolves. They collected at least a point in each game.
Around the League
Boyle agrees to terms on one-year contract with Panthers
I’m pretty happy Brian Boyle found a home with Florida. I’m sad, however, that we won’t be able to do a tribute video for Boyler since we’ve already played Florida in Nashville.
Markström helps Canucks send Rangers to fourth straight loss
The Canucks are on a bit of a roll right now. The Rangers…aren’t.
In today’s NHL, skating is king. And Dawn Braid is a kingmaker. | Sportsnet
Here’s your required reading for Monday.
Beyond Headlines: Injuries, salary cap could leave Leafs short-staffed | Sportsnet.ca
Decisions. They’re tough. Even in Toronto.
King delivers inspiration, motivation at Women’s Hockey Showcase
Billie Jean King is inspirational. She’s a big advocate for women’s professional hockey.
Hockey is for everyone!
Fleury pranks Dan Potash | NHL.com
Marc-Andre Fleury. We don’t deserve his antics.
Markstrom’s performance inspires Canucks following emotional week | Sportsnet.ca
The Canucks stood up for Jacob Markström. I love seeing feel-good stories like this.
Lethal Lines: Which three-man units have been the most dangerous early on? | TheHockeyNews
I know how much we love JoFA, but the Forsberg-Duchene-Granlund line has been doing some serious work for the Preds.
This Week In NHL Numbers: Potent Preds, punchless power plays and great goalies | TheHockeyNews
The Preds are leading the league in scoring (as of this article’s publishing date). Balanced scoring and more pucks in nets are good things.
Future Watch: The top five rookies off to hot starts in 2019-20 | TheHockeyNews
Keep an eye on these rookies.
Who makes the first move? Five NHL clubs that could be looking to shake things up | TheHockeyNews
I’d like to see a big trade or two early in the season. Minnesota has to be looking for something to spark their lethargic team.
With a laser like this, why doesn’t Mat Barzal shoot the puck more? | TheHockeyNews
This is an interesting look at Mat Barzal’s shooting rates and percentages.
Matthews, Marner will ‘probably’ see shifts together but Mike Babcock not sold on combination | TSN.ca
Gotta spread the wealth out in Toronto. Punny, but really.
Finally, I’m going to share a weekly theme song with you. I’ve been rewatching How I Met Your Mother and I absolutely have to get this song stuck in your head.