Nashville Predators News & Notes
Preds Return Home Facing Familiar Situation – Nashville Predators – Features
And Craig Smith with a beard is a great idea.
Predators vs. Sharks, Game 6: 3 things to watch | Tennessean
Heroics or handshakes? Which will it be?
Other NHL Stuff
Ottawa Senators hire Guy Boucher as head coach | Senators | Hockey | Sports | Ot
The title picture is worth a click by itself.
NHL – 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs – Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman a Conn Smythe favorite | ESPN
Absolutely. And he’s got a new contract headed his way too. He also has his work cut out for him next round.
Ortiz: Elliott keeps coming up big for the Blues | stltoday.com
His contract is also among the best the league.
After playoff loss to Lightning, Islanders face important decisions this offseason – ProHockeyTalk
You have to feel for Tavares. He’s the best selling point that Franchise has, and he’s one of the 5-6 players you would love to start a franchise with.
Panthers reassign Dale Tallon, shake up front office to spotlight analytics | Puck Daddy – Yahoo Sports
First Arizona, now Florida. The analytics people are creeping into some bigger offices.
Report: Ducks to interview Paul MacLean for head coaching job Monday | theScore.com
Just when you thought the Ducks could get less handsome…
Statistically Speaking: Hedman handles Tavares – Article – TSN
Hedman, The Florida Viking, is joining the elite group of defensemen such as Drew Doughty, Ryan Suter, Shea Weber, and Brent Burns as the “best defensemen in the league to not win a Norris even though they probably should have by now”.
Video: How, exactly, did Ben Bishop make this incredible save? – ProHockeyTalk
I’m no goalie expect, but I think I got this: he’s large, he has great positioning, and he doesn’t panic.
Could Pens turn to Fleury for Game 6? – Article – TSN
They have another day to think about it too, since the scheduling is weird.
Not Hockey
Pittsburgh Riverhounds Player Suspended For Kicking The Shit Out Of Opponent [UPDATE] | Deadpan
You know it was bad when the guy’s contract was terminated after the incident.