Nashville Predators News & Notes
Filip Forsberg, James Neal near Predators’ goal record | Tennessean
Even if neither of them get there this week… next year might be even better.
Wilson Feeling More Confident; Forsberg’s Goal Still Shaking Heads – Nashville Predators – Features
The fourth line will still make you shake your head.
The Point Streak Hits Ten; Ads Win 5-2 | Admirals Roundtable
Pontus! OH-Berg! Pontus OH-Berg!
It’s cool if you still call him “Ay-berg” I guess. But Pontus is a pretty awesome name.
Other NHL Stuff
Maple Leafs slide past Oilers, become lottery favorite | theScore.com
And most of us would actually prefer them to win over the Edm-….. wait would we?
Big Read: How not to build a Cup contender – Sportsnet.ca
Hot takery at its finest.
NHL – Why the Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils, Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens will make the playoffs in 2017 | ESPN
Another year, another prediction that Winnipeg will make the playoffs next year.
McKenzie’s expert panel tackles awards questions – Article – TSN
The Norris debate might make you punch your monitor. Again. Like every other year.
Trotz named best NHL head coach by peers – Article – TSN
Double dose from Uncle Bob today, and yeah… Barry Trotz is still a player’s coach.
Red Wings, Jimmy Howard get huge shutout win over Flyers | Puck Daddy – Yahoo Sports
A goalie controversy in Detroit? Great. Grab the popcorn.
Price to miss rest of season; Canadiens share ‘detailed description of his injury’ – ProHockeyTalk
P.K. Subban will also miss the rest of the season, that’s the sensible choice.
Canadiens nominate Max Pacioretty for the King Clancy award – Eyes On The Prize
And Pacioretty isn’t even the guy who pledged $10m to the children’s hospital. Interesting.
In praise of John Scott, the NHL’s underdog All-Star for the common fan – SBNation.com
Let’s not pretend Scott is perfect. But if he’s the last “enforcer”, I think the enforcers got a great farewell this year.
Ott sidelined at least two weeks with colitis | Blues | stltoday.com
Today in Blues injury news…
Flyers at Red Wings recap: Flyers waste opportunity, keep suspense in the playoff race – Broad Street Hockey
We were pulling for you, Flyera. Shameful.
Gretzky brings the house down at Rexall Place – Sportsnet.ca
A special moment in the building formerly called “Northlands Coliseum”.
Not Hockey
Here Is Sam Hinkie’s Full 13-Page Letter Of Resignation To The Sixers (UPDATING) | Deadspin
THIS is today’s must read. You’ll want to read this. What hockey exec would write something like this?