Nashville News & Notes
Pavelski scores two as Sharks take 3-2 series lead over Predators | Sports Illustrated
The Sharks are showing confidence and plenty of stickwork.
From Busboy To Front Office, Predators CEO Sean Henry Steering Franchise In Right Direction – Forbes
“If we’re not failing everyday, we’re not being as aggressive as we should be”.
Mike Ribeiro back in lineup for Predators | The Tennessean
I was not a fan of this move and I am still not in favor of it.
Around Hockey
Friedman – Capitals May Give Current Group One More Year – TSS
This group is very good, but it’s the Capitals.
Blues defense holds down Stars offense again in Game 5 win | Puck Daddy
The Stars are scary, but when you poke them it turns out they’re made of paper mâché.
Quebec City drops plans for 2026 Winter Olympic bid – Sportsnet.ca
While another Winter Olympics in a reasonable time zone would be great, the logistics (and politics) behind winning a bid are considerable.
Wild Agrees To Terms With Bruce Boudreau – Minnesota Wild
Will this fix what’s ailing them? Probably not. But the Central just got tougher.
Darryl Sutter ‘still undecided’ about return to Kings | theScore.com
What’s there to decide?
Florida Panthers make front-office changes – Sun Sentinel
Dale Tallon has been promoted to Director of Hockey Ops.
Taxpayers Cover $34 Million Arena Renovation, Hockey Team Leaves Two Years Later | Deadspin
I have not been very impressed with how the AHL has been handling these relocations.
Cult of Hockey: Is salary dump Patrick Maroon part of answer on Oilers top lines? | Edmonton Journal
Patrick Maroon is on pace to collect the most crease violations in IIHF history at this year’s World Championships.
NHL Awards: Crosby, Kane and Benn finalists for MVP award – CBSSports.com
Crosby would not have been in my top three, but the picks make sense.
St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott the star in Game 5 | ESPN
The Blues have been surprisingly porous defensively, but Elliot has been doing work.