Nashville News & Notes
Phil Bredesen’s arena idea forever changed Nashville | The Tennessean
The story of how Nashville acquired its first class arena.
Ryan Johansen enjoys smooth transition to Predators | The Tennessean
“I think you just look at the opportunity that I’ve been given,” Johansen said. “They believe in me being a first-line center and I believe in myself in doing that job for this team.”
Monsters Blanked By Admirals | Lake Erie Monsters | Lake Erie Monsters
Mazanec earned his third shut out of the year as the Admirals beat the Monsters 1-0.
Analyzing Johansen’s Impact on Nashville’s Power Play | Today’s Slap Shot
I look forward to Johansen scoring more at even strength, but he’s been stellar on the powerplay.
Around Hockey
Ovechkin Spotted Getting Gas To Plow Neighbors’ Driveways; Is Unafraid Of Blizzard Because “We’re From Russia” | Deadspin
Sometimes your “Man on the Street” turns out to be Ovechkin.
Tkachuk humbled by No. 1 ranking on CSS list | NHL.com
The number one-ranked North American skater is writing a guest blog leading up to the draft.
NWHL All-Stars envision bright future for new league | WKBW
The NWHL is holding its first annual All Star game today.
Florida Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad harps on his passion for seashells in hilarious interview | For The Win
I could make a joke about believing he’s 100% serious, but it sounds more like he’s auditioning for a part on Letterkenny Problems.
20 years later, a look at the FoxTrax puck’s complex legacy | The Hockey News
HD television is the best thing to ever happen to hockey.
U.S. Wins 2016 World Sled Hockey Challenge | USA Today
The US got the 3-2 overtime victory over Canada in the final to avenge their round robin loss and took home the championship.
Beauts’ Pfalzer warms to role of women’s hockey ambassador | The Buffalo News
“There’s a lot of pressure put on her to be the first captain in Beauts history and be the hometown girl and the hometown hero so to speak, but I think she’s done a great job balancing all that with hockey.”
Linus Omark lights stick on fire, wins KHL All-Star shootout (Video) | Puck Daddy
Johnny Hockey, I have complete faith in you.
The Panthers dominated last year’s Cup finalists on consecutive nights | CBSSports
I don’t give the Panthers nearly as much credit as this article does, but they are definitely a whole new team with Ekblad back in the lineup.
Struggling Habs hang on to defeat Maple Leafs in shootout | TSN
Lupul talked a bit of trash in the pregame, but the Habs reminded him he still does play for the Leafs.
Inside Team North America’s roster building meeting | ESPN
TL;DR When can I buy a Jones jersey?