Nashville Predators News & Notes (and posts related to trading for Ryan Johansen)
All signs point to Stamkos leaving Tampa – Article – TSN
Nashville? Bob doesn’t say no. It makes more sense than some of the other teams he listed.
C’Mon Ref: There’s no such a thing as a minor check to the head – Article – TSN
Hey look it’s our team!
Preds GM David Poile discusses sluggish trade market | Tennessean
On a scale of 1 to 10, are you buying it?
Predators GM looking at forwards on the trade market – Sportsnet.ca
Honestly, Columbus is killing the value of Ryan Johansen. If Nashville is sending off Jones, they better be expecting plenty in return. Now a package built around Ellis would be swell, and likely benefit both sides.
G33: Same Planet, Different Worlds | BlueJackets Xtra
This was posted after the CBJ’s L to the Stars. Check out this tidbit:
Blue Jackets center Ryan Johansen played a lethargic first two periods. Many of his passes were way off-line, and there were several neutral-zone turnovers and failed clearing attempts. I’ve seen suburbanites skate harder on the Columbus Zoo’s holiday pond.
No surprise, then, that Johansen was benched for the third period, playing a season-low 11:03. “Coach’s decision,” Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella said. He declined to elaborate.
Keep on killing that trade value.
Other Hockey News & Notes, Including Some Related to the Blues
Michael Frolik Out Indefinitely – TSS
Significant loss for a team that’s been on the rise.
NHL – John Buccigross talks to Patrick O’Sullivan about harrowing childhood | ESPN
John Buccigross talks to Patrick O’Sullivan about overcoming his harrowing childhood and affecting so many lives by sharing his story.
’16 World Cup: Montreal, Ottawa, Columbus to host training camps; exhibition schedule set | ProHockeyTalk
Things are really starting to take shape. Do you care yet?
EPIX Road to the NHL Winter Classic episode one with Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins | 2016 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic – Canadiens vs. Bruins
The P.K. Subban show is on.
Once again: Is this the win that jumpstarts the Blues? | STLToday
Last seven times Blues have won, they’ve lost the next game. The Preds aren’t alone.
Penguins offense struggles again in shutout loss to Bruins | TribLIVE
Third shutout of the year the Pens have suffered.
Patrik Elias discusses less-than-close relationship with former Devils teammate Jaromir Jagr | NJ.com
Why aren’t Czech stars best friends?
I’m Currently Unhappy With The Blues. That’s Fine. If You’re Not, That’s Fine Too. | St. Louis Game Time
“There have been some differences of opinion regarding what constitutes proper support of the local hockey team.”
WATCH: Caps spoof ‘A Christmas Story,’ Ovi dons bunny costume – CBSSports.com
The Washington Capitals spoofed the holiday classic, “A Christmas Story” and Alex Ovechkin apparently drew the short straw in casting.
Today on Adam Vingan’s Twitter
(Grow up, everybody.)
— Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) December 17, 2015
Not Hockey
CBS division buys 247Sports | Nashville Post
This is a big deal. Congrats, folks.
Budget deal in Congress fully funds new Nashville courthouse (23 years in the making) – Nashville Business Journal
For the first time, both houses of Congress have agreed to spend all $181.5 million necessary to build a new federal courthouse in downtown Nashville. And it will look awesome.
Five Daughters Bakery Will ‘Soft Open’ This Friday in 12 South – Eater Nashville
But you better get there quick, cause it’s one day only.