Nashville Predators News:
Predators’ Mascot Nails Blackhawks With Perfect Insult Tweet | NBC Chicago
I was going to share the tweet, but the Chicago media’s acknowledgement of Gnash’s twitter game greatness is even better!
Central Division News:
WHICH TEAM RULES THE CENTRAL? | Sports | stltoday.com
Why thank you Saint Louis!
WOULD BLUES MOVE TO KANSAS CITY? | Sports | stltoday.com
One man’s opinion on the possibility of hockey in Kansas City.
Dallas Stars: Player Profile: Kari Lehtonen | SportsDay
Doesn’t it seem that the grade is out of synch with the write-up? Harsh.
Where did the Avalanche go wrong with Will Butcher? | The Denver Post
“The Denver Post’s Mike Chambers answered questions Tuesday about the Colorado Avalanche.” Keep in mind this is the hometown media. #freemattduchene
Seguin ready to shift back to center with Stars |NHL.com
“Tyler Seguin will get a chance to be the No. 1 center for the Dallas Stars this season, playing the position exclusively after being shifted to wing at times in the past few seasons.” He hopes to center Radulov. Oh goody.
Other Hockey News:
Inside look at Ottawa Senators | NHL.com
“NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 31 teams throughout August. Today, the Ottawa Senators.” I had forgotten Viktor Stalberg went to the KHL. Burning question is apparently who will play with Karlsson? Mine is do Johnny Oduya’s fellow players call him “Odie”?
Reaves ‘honored and humbled’ for opportunity with Penguins | NHL.com
Pittsburgh Penguins home opener is against the Saint Louis Blues. Typical Reaves – telling his old team they better keep their heads up. Am I the only one glad he’s gone to the East?
Why Sweden’s ice hockey referees will wear the rainbow flag this season | The Local
“Sweden’s ice hockey referees will fly the rainbow colours of the pride flag this season in an initiative designed to make the sport more inclusive and help cut out discriminatory behavior.” Good for them. Some good ideas in here NHL.
Luongo cleared to return for Panthers after hip surgery | NHL.com
Speaking of a strong twitter game, Strombone usually gives me chuckle (check out his eclipse day tweet). Sounds like he is ready to go medically, though he is getting up there in player years, let alone goalie years.
Beauchemin signs one-year contract with Ducks | NHL.com
“Defenseman Francois Beauchemin signed a one-year contact with the Anaheim Ducks on Monday.” I wonder who the other interested teams were.
Lindholm’s adorable puppy can fit inside one of his skates | NHL.com
***Warning*** Extreme cuteness ahead, proceed at your own risk.