Tuesday's Dump & Chase: Stupid California

Sure, it's beautiful. You can probably cook outside at this time of year out there. I mean, you can do the same here... except you don't actually have to build a fire to do so.

We made contact with our friend yesterday.

The Preds did something right yesterday, and he's still all like "bye" and stuff.

Nashville Predators News and Notes

Predators re-sign Smith to 5-year contract | Tennessean.com
We're all happier now after reading this.

Shea Weber vs Roman Josi | Today's Slapshot
This is an interesting debate. But as great as Josi is... what about Seth Jones and what he can be?

Bridgestone Arena ranks No. 2 in U.S. for concert ticket sales | Tennessean.com
#ITCITY

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey and Other Stuff

Blue Jackets draft video shows Leafs offered pick No. 4 for picks No. 8, 34, 38, 58 - Pension Plan Puppets
.....um..... wow.

Oilers to honour Sather | Edmonton Oilers
What are banners?

Martin St. Louis says 'heart' wasn't in NHL anymore | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
This player was playing in a so-called "Original Six" city and chasing a cup. Between the insufferable fans and bad weather, it killed his desire.

Patrick Sharp of Dallas Stars says trade from Chicago Blackhawks 'reignites passion to play hockey' - NHL.com - News
This player was playing in a so-called "Original Six" city and chasing a cup. Between the insufferable fans and bad weather, it killed his desire.

Brouwer: 'I'm not going to try and be Oshie' | STLToday.com
This player was in DC. And we're happy to see him in St. Louis.

Could a healthy Jason Zucker have made a difference in the playoffs? - Hockey Wilderness
I mean, they might have won another game.

Report: Funky deal has Islanders' future finances looking fruitful at Barclays Center - Lighthouse Hockey
Good news for the Isles is good news for the league.

Handicapping potential cities for NHL expansion | ESPN
Vegas has to be the favorite, but what about the QC?

Las Vegas, Quebec City groups submit applications for NHL expansion - CBSSports.com
OH THEY'RE SERIOUS?!?

$2M fee scares off Seattle bidders - Article - TSN
That's why. Crud, we nearly had another set of penny pinching owners in the west. It would've been nice.

Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk could be sidelined by ankle surgery longer than originally believed | MLive.com
He'll be back to making beautiful hockey before Christmas. No doubt.

Tyler Seguin Rocks ‘Free Brady’ Hat In Support Of Patriots QB (Photo) | NHL | NESN.com
Okay, now you have no excuse but to hate Dallas.

Lundqvist or Richter? The Mount Rushmores for every NHL team | New York Post
No one ever puts David Legwand on these.

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Divorcing | TasteOfCountry.com
If Carrie and Mike break up, we're totally losing half of our fanbase.

I miss you Zito. Here, let this inspire you.