Nashville Predators News n’ Notes

Calle Järnkrok Named NHL’s First Star of the Week | On the Forecheck
*Mugatu Voice*—That Järnkrok. He’s so hot right now.

2021 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Brandt Clarke (D) | On the Forecheck
If the Predators decide to go defense in round one of the draft, Clarke’s a guy who might be available. Eric has a great breakdown of his strengths and weaknesses.

Other Hockey Happenings

Wild GM Guerin: ‘I’m not afraid to ruffle some feathers’ | Hockey Wilderness
If Minnesota DOES become a buyer, maybe they’d like a high-end rental player like Granlund? Perhaps for a young, dynamic, potentially-Swiss forward in return?

AHL’s Ontario Reign forms first all-Black line in pro hockey since 1940s | Yahoo! Sports
This is fantastic. Hopefully we don’t have to wait 70+ years to see it again

What we know about Monday’s Canadiens-Oilers postponement | SportsNet
We’re getting to the point where some teams are going to be facing cramped schedules down the stretch.

Maple Leafs’ unique approach with Galchenyuk could be key to his revival | SportsNet
Injuries probably cost Galchenyuk a step or two from where he was at the start of his career. But he still has a lot of tools necessary to carve out a role in the NHL. I’d love to see it happen.

Coaches Brennan, Engelhardt break down Whale-Whitecaps semifinal | The Ice Garden
If you’re a fan of good hockey, check out the Isobel Cup Semifinal on NBCSN and Twitch this Friday. The Whale have been one of the NWHL’s best stories this year; Minnesota has been a gold standard in the league.