Nashville Predators News & Notes
The Predators have set a single-season team record for most hat tricks with four (Weber, Forsberg 2x, Neal).
— Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) March 15, 2016
Remember when we were lucky to see ONE per year?
James Neal’s hat trick leads Predators past Oilers | Tennessean
Who gets to 30 first: Forsberg or Neal? Do they both get to 30 goals?
Other Hockey Stuff
Referee perfectly sets up Paul Stastny goal vs. Flames (Video) | Puck Daddy – Yahoo Sports
Don’t worry, they paid dearly for this luck.
#MondayMustRead: Caps facing first adversity – Article – TSN
If Braden Holtby is getting fatigued, that’s 100% on the coaching staff. Keep an eye on that situation.
Hitchcock proud of Blues’ ascent | stltoday.com
And this was before allowing a bushel of goals to the Flames.
Weekend Takeaways: Changed Crawford wants back in – Sportsnet.ca
There are far worse options than Marc Crawford. And half of them are currently employed as coaches.
Dallas Stars: Observations: Pending NHL playoffs will allow you to worry about every little thing with Stars | SportsDay
No mention of the Wild or the Preds. We like the modesty.
C’Mon Ref: Thoughts on the Wideman ruling – Article – TSN
Well said, Fraser.
Punch Corsi: Do fight analytics compare to the eye test? – Sportsnet.ca
If you click on this, I will know.
NHL – Coach’s challenge gets positive reviews at GMs meetings | ESPN
The only thing I don’t like? I miss the coach having a timeout to use.
Forget pads and gloves, the Canucks’ goaltender is making saves with his bare hands – SBNation.com
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen that happen. You?
How Rangers should stack their lines, before it’s too late | New York Post
The last paragraph talks about Chris Kreider finishing a breakaway. Scary, especially for goalies.
Mailbag: Are Ducks or Kings a better matchup for Sharks? | CSN Bay Area
Remember when some fans wanted Poile to trade for Marleau? Okay… there was only a few of you… but still.
Mantha Holds Keys To Red Wings Playoff Hopes – TSS
We have heard about this Anthony Mantha kid for a while. The Red Wings are known for being painfully patient with their development, but it’s time to break the glass and use their emergency player.
Not Hockey
There’s A Lot Of Turmoil Within The Memphis Grizzlies Ownership Group | Deadspin
This won’t last long. There’s too much money to be made with an NBA team for that void not to be filled.
FA Cup semi-final draw – as it happened | Football | The Guardian
Either Crystal Palace or Watford will be in the FA Cup Final. That’s great news for the Everton v. West Ham/United winner. COME ON EVERTON WIN SOMETHING BEFORE I DIE!