Thursday’s Dump & Chase: Scuttlebuttin’

Scuttlebuttin

Let the record show that on a conference call to discuss a blockbuster trade, I knowingly and seriously used the word “scuttlebutt.”

— Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) January 7, 2016

Seriously. Let’s party.
Ladies and gentlemen, from Austin, Texas… Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble:

That bass line is filthy. Wow.

We might not win the cup this year, but we now have the team in town that is built like a team that CAN win the cup someday. Take a moment to breathe that in today. But first, here are a bunch of people who agree with me:

Nashville Predators News, Notes, and HOT TAKES (mostly regarding the trade)

Predators acquire Ryan Johansen for Seth Jones | Tennessean
“If we didn’t make this trade today, we’d be trying to make the same trade tomorrow, the next day, in the offseason,” Poile said. “Looking at free agency, looking at the draft, it just wasn’t there, so this is a good move for us today and for the future.”

Poile Delivers, Can Johansen? | PredneckNation
Greg and Brandon deliver the goods, and the relieve is noticeable.

Trade of Ryan Johansen to Predators and Seth Jones to Blue Jackets NHL.com analysis | NHL.com – NHL Insider
Dan Rosen releases the fricken dragon.
“Tortorella never loved Johansen, but it appeared the forward’s marriage to the Blue Jackets was doomed even before the new coach came on board seven games into this season. It likely started to deteriorate when Johansen didn’t report last season because of a contract dispute; he eventually signed for three years.”

Johansen hopes to meet fans’ — and his own — expectations in Nashville | Nashville Post
If Johansen can get back to 60+ point seasons and raise his handsome/60, we’ll consider it a success.

NHL — Solid gambles by Nashville Predators, Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals should strengthen Cup chances | ESPN
Pierre likes it too.

How the NHL’s Balance of Power Shifted After a Crazy Deal-Filled Day | Bleacher Report
Dater makes a case that Nashville is not only headed in the right direction now, but in the right direction as a franchise.

Ryan Johansen, Seth Jones trade Columbus Blue Jackets, Nashville Predators | NHL.com – News
The NHL.com headline was “Preds Get Johansen”. It’s not “Columbus Gets Jones”. Right away, that should tell you something.

Blue Jackets trade F Johansen to Predators for D Jones – Article – TSN
The audio clips and the takes in here are spot on. Both sides may win this deal.

DOUBLE SHOT FROM ADMIRALS ROUNDTABLE:

To Milwaukee, From Nashville: Who Is Frédérick Gaudreau? | Admirals Roundtable
Daniel Lavender paints a picture of a guy who works as hard as the coach demands, and another typical Nashville forward.

Fifteen with Marek Mazanec | Admirals Roundtable
There’s also an audio link to here Marek’s awesome voice. This is most excellent!