Nashville Predators News & Views
A new Assistant GM and Head Equipment Manager were named yesterday, but another job that is of interest is the Head Goalie Coach Jason Barron, who will also serve as the Goaltending Development Coach. Seeing as it’s the deepest part of the org already, it’s good to get someone in the fold while planning for the future.
Nick and Ann are back and starting their countdown of the Top 25 Predators in history – starting with numbers 21 through 25.
Bryan, Jeff and Chase preview the Metro Division, recap each team’s offseason, and give our takes on how that could translate into a trip to the playoffs in what is arguably the hardest division in hockey.
Around the NHL
A legend in Beantown, David Krejci officially announced what we all were suspecting and his 16 year Bruins career finally comes to an end.
The Wild are going to be a Central contender for a few years, and they are more poised to make the leap to Central favorite this season than they have been in some time.
What an awful way to go for a promising young kid. We send our best to the family of Amirov.
Kyle Dubas arrived in Pittsburgh with high expectations, and answered by taking the reins and turning a mediocre offseason into a spectacular one – most notably offloading the contract of former Pred Mikael Granlund. Even though Pittsburgh didn’t land Erik Karlsson, Dubas has the Penguins pointed in the right direction – so far.
Hockey is for Everyone
A great move for the Capitals to continue expanding the game of hockey to underserved demographics. This will be an exciting event to watch, no doubt.
Another huge event for the development pipeline in women’s hockey, as teams will be fighting to avoid relegation and perhaps even get promoted to participate in the Worlds main event next year. Meredith has your breakdown.
Song of the Day
Goodbye, David Kreji