Nashville Predators News & Notes
Off-Season Game Plan: Nashville Predators – Article – TSN
SCOTT CULLEN: “…if the Predators look to add a free agent forward (Eric Staal?), they would have an abundance of depth up front and that hasn’t been their standard.”
*whistles, looks around innocently…*
2015-16 Top Games Countdown: No. 9 – Nashville Predators – Features
If you were on site for this demolition, stand and be recognized.
Other NHL Stuff
NHL – 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs – Pittsburgh Penguins D-corps is getting the job done in relative anonymity | ESPN
When they’re healthy, they do have a decent top two pairs.
Statistically Speaking: Donskoi gets it done – Article – TSN
Nick Spaling, on the other hand…
Quality versus quantity: DeBoer presents his theory on why shot totals have favored Penguins – ProHockeyTalk
A 2-1 series lead is a good thing, IMO.
San Jose Sharks’ Stanley Cup Final situation stays the same, despite Game 3 victory – San Jose Mercury News
“Well you know what they say, if you have two must-win games, you really don’t have one.”
Ice conditions at SAP Center ‘not the best,’ Penguins say after Sharks’ victory in OT | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Baseball teams will cut their infield grass higher to slow down ground balls, much like how slushier ice slows the speed down a bit. Gamesmanship.
Shark Tales: From Cow Palace to Cup Final – Article – TSN
The Cow Palace is a historic arena, thank you.
Evgeni Malkin not concerned about his own offence if Pittsburgh Penguins keep winning | National Post
$9.5 million annually. One goal in his last 15 games.
Blues’ success due to great team chemistry | St. Louis Blues | stltoday.com
When everyone hates the coach, it brings the locker room together.
State of the Canes Q&A | News & Observer
More on the Canes situation. Again, this is all worthy of your eyes.
Laine expects to be the next Ovechkin in five years – ProHockeyTalk
Please don’t ruin this kid, Winnipeg.
The heat is on for struggling stars in Stanley Cup Final – Sportsnet.ca
“Poor ice, few penalties, world-class defenders and sharp goalies. It’s not easy being a scoring star in the Stanley Cup Final.”
Not Hockey
Chile’s national anthem played instead of Uruguay’s at Copa America – SBNation.com
Not a great look, game ops.