Tuesday's Dump & Chase: Truculence Comes to Town

I know we're done with "must-wins" and all that, but this could really be the final nail in the coffin, right? If we're not better than Calgary, then what are we doing? Whoever decided not to broadcast this one is a genius…if the Preds win, big deal. The Flames are one of the very

Nashville Predators News

Nashville Predators have many reasons for struggles | The Tennessean

I'm struggling to watch these games at this point.

The [Redacted] Week in Review with Obscene Alex: Dallas [Makes A Mess Of] the Bed Edition | III Communication

With some extra data showing just how awful Calgary is…check in tomorrow for my [redacted] comments if the Preds lose.

Predators give up first goal, fail to catch up - The Predatorial

When you're built to (hopefully) win 1-0, giving up the first (or any) goal is extremely problematic.

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey

30 Thoughts: Jets coach Paul Maurice has tough task ahead | CBC Sports

Well, he's 1-0 to start.

Maple Leafs-Red Wings Winter Classic delivers $20 million profit for NHL (Report) | Puck Daddy

How many years do we have until the next lockout, again?

2015 NHL Draft awarded to Florida Panthers - SBNation.com

Miami becomes the first not totally awful city to host in several years.

Wayne Gretzky, Luc Robitaille welcome the NHL to Dodger Stadium - SI.com

Hi Wayne!

Murray says Senators exploring trade market - The Globe and Mail

Brian Burke coming hard after Bobby Ryan.

Rumor Roundup: What NHL defensemen will be traded? | Post-to-Post

None of ours, apparently.

Who Will Carry Your Country's Flag at The Opening Ceremony in Sochi?-The Hockey Writers

Miley?

Hockey Fights of the Week: 1/6 - 1/12 | Puck Drunk Love

Nystrom clocking in at #2 for his fight vs. Ottawa that provided the spark needed to help the Preds barely lose that game.

The 40 Greatest Fictional Teammates Of All Time-Buzzfeed

Strongly object to Thornton Mellon here. Rod Tidwell, too.

Pee-Wee Hockey Player Wishes Dad Cared Enough To Fight At Games | The Onion

When I become a father, I hope I care enough to fight at my kid's sporting events.