Nashville Predators News & Notes
The Senior | The Players’ Tribune
This is an absolute must read for all hockey fans; specifically those of the Predators variety. What a piece of writing by Jimmy Vesey.
Dierks Bentley To Join Nashville Predators In Alumni Game | Taste of Country
After hitting the ice with James Neal in the All Star game, Dierks will now take his talents to the Predators’ Alumni Game.
Admirals’ Gaudreau building momentum towards NHL opportunity | Hockey’s Future
Gaudreau’s had a heck of a season and he’s earned his contract. The big question now is whether or not he is an NHL talent.
Reinhart Nets Second Hat Trick of the Season; Ads Win 4-1 | Admirals Roundtable
Max Reinhart gains the Milwaukee Admirals’ lead in goals with three in last night’s game against the Chicago Wolves. Colton Sissons, fresh off a new contract, had two assists and Freddy Gaudreau added a goal.
Around the World of Hockey
Edmonton Oilers forwards Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle know dream of hoisting Cup with Nugent-Hopkins is dead | Edmonton Sun
“I could be gone, it could be Jordan, it could be Nuge. I don’t know what’s going to happen, but the fact of the matter is that nobody, aside from Connor (McDavid), has played well enough to solidify a spot on this team, and everyone realizes that.”
Cult of Hockey: Teddy Purcell, Justin Schultz scratches for Edmonton Oilers as trade deadline nears | Edmonton Journal
Justin Schultz has been connected with the Pittsburgh Penguins as of late. Edmonton will be looking to bolster their depth at the deadline as they continue the rebuild.
Could the Canadiens trade for Nail Yakupov? | Eyes On The Prize
Yakupov reunited with Galchenyuk?? That’d be interesting…
Andrew Ladd: Blackhawks were at the ‘top of my list’ during trade talks | Chicago Tribune
If Chicago wasn’t a scary opponent before, they are now. I’d rank their top six at the top of the league; as much as it pains me to say.
Avalanche, Red Wings revisit classic NHL rivalry for Stadium Series | CBC Sports
I used to love watching the old Avalanche and Red Wings fights on YouTube when I was younger. “Vernon and Roy!!”
Trade Talk: Boedker could be next to move before deadline | TSN
He’s up there with the top available players at the trade deadline. It will be interesting to see where he goes.
NHL Trade Rumours: Latest on Eriksson, Hamhuis, Kadri | Sportsnet.ca
A lot of good stuff here. Is there a good chance Eriksson won’t be dealt and what’s going on with Kadri and the Leafs?
Blackhawks trade Rob Scuderi to Kings for Christian Ehrhoff | Chicago Tribune
A couple years ago this would have been one of the more interesting trades of the deadline. Funny how time works…
Ritchie brothers looking to bring their brand of power to the NHL | Hockey’s Future
Two of the biggest and best power forwards in the AHL’s Pacific Division belong to the Texas Stars and the Anaheim Ducks. They are also brothers.
NHL puts players in cross hairs with farcical injury policy | New York Post
The NHL’s most two common injuries are discussed: those to the upper body and those to the lower body. It’s pretty obvious what part of that player is hurt so why bother “hiding” that injury from the opponents?