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Thursday’s Dump & Chase: Preds Get Back to Business

Nashville Predators News

Nashville Predators hope new year brings more offense | The Tennessean

Do or do not…there is no try.

Renewed confidence reflecting in Seth Jones’ point production – | Examiner.com

He’s playing a more realistic role now…along with more realistic minutes.

Craig Smith, Seth Jones left off Team USA roster for Sochi – Section 303

Not a surprise, really. Nice to be considered, though.

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey

How the U.S. hockey team bound for the Sochi Olympics was named – ESPN

A  fascinating look into the process, and I highly suggest you take the time to read it. Three things…

1. While Poile is the GM, there were  A LOT of cooks in the kitchen on this one. And there seemed to be agreement that this was the best roster.

2. At least 5 of those cooks appear to have been Brian Burke, who is arguably incompetent.

3. As with any team, on-ice performance will tell if some of these choices were the wrong ones. We’ll know soon enough.

Players snubbed by US hockey team for 2014 Sochi Olympics – SI.com

I can’t get too worked up over who the third goalie is, but a good debate on the others.

Winter Classic 2014 Photo Expedition: The fan experience in Ann Arbor | Puck Daddy

The snow, the game, the passionate fans…all looked better from the comfort of my couch. Looks like those who went had a great time, though.

THN Power Rankings: Ducks swimming along at halfway point | Post-to-Post

And the Preds are trying not to drown at #22.

RUS 5- USA 3 2014 IIHF World Junior Championship – IIHF

This isn’t the end. WOLVERINES!

Using NHL precedent to determine Joffrey Lupul’s suspension fate – SBNation.com

It turns out there’s something of a formula that’s used.

Steven Stamkos is very “pleased at where I am at,” in his bid to make Olympics after broken leg | The Province

He broke his leg November 11th. And is skating already.

Amanda Kessel named to U.S. Olympic hockey roster – The Globe and Mail

She had 101 points in 37 games last year. Can the Preds sign her? SERIOUSLY.

Fraser: Rule interpretation on goal against Mike Smith-TSN

An official breakdown of The Butt Goal.

VIDEO: USA Hockey Team Is Not Looking Very Good on Skates – SportsPickle

I was concerned for about 30 seconds until I figured out what was going on.

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