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Season Previews

2015-16 Nashville Predators Season Preview

Last season the Predators were the top team in the West and were destined for a deep playoff run until Pekka Renne got hurt. His injury coincided with a late-season slide that caused them to fall to second in the…

Eddie
September 22, 2015

Gear

NHL Three Stars – What are they using?

FIRST STAR – MARIAN HOSSA, F, CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS Marian Hossa earned his spot as the number one star for last week by scoring 5 goals, adding another assist, and carrying a +4 rating through 4 games played last week. Hossa…

Matt
February 17, 2015

Season Previews

2013-14 NHL Season Preview: Nashville Predators

Last season saw some sad songs being sung in the Music City. One of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history saw the team struggle scoring goals on the front end and a lack of defense on the back end…

Eddie
September 23, 2013

Soap Box

Who are the best goalies in the NHL?

Last month, Yahoo! Sports ranked the top 30 goalies in the NHL. The list accounts for the 30 number one goalies in the NHL, which means that every team was represented once and a few solid “back-up” netminders didn’t make…

Chris
August 10, 2013

News

Fantasy Hockey Tidbits as Condensed NHL Set to Resume

With the NHL and the NHLPA agreeing to a new collective bargaining agreement, hockey fans across the globe are happy. For those who missed hockey in part because they’ve missed the competitiveness, trash-talking, of their hockey pools, below is some…

EB
January 7, 2013

Season Previews

Nashville Predators Season Preview: Despite Key Loss, Still as Good as Ever

The Nashville Predators had a solid season last year that ended in a Conference Semifinal loss to the Phoenix Coyotes. The Predators have had a major departure to their roster, leaving many fans to speculate on this season’s success. The…

EB
September 30, 2012

News

Weber Signs Offer Sheet with Flyers

Big news today as hard-nosed defenseman Shea Weber has signed an offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers. The offer: a 14-year deal worth a total of $110 million. It also includes a $68 million bonus for the first six years.…

EB
July 19, 2012

Round Table

Hockey World Blog NHL Award Picks: Vezina Trophy

The impact of a quality goaltender can not be overstated enough. These are players capable of stealing games from their opponents or, at the very least, a quality goalie will give their team more than a fighting chance to win…

Chris
June 17, 2012

NHL Photo of the Day

NHL Photo of the Day

Was the hype worth it? Perhaps. Alexander Radulov of the Nashville Predators scored a goal in his first game back. Unfortunately for the Predators, his goal happened to be the only goal for them on the night. The Pittsburgh Penguins…

EB
March 23, 2012

NHL Photo of the Day

NHL Photo of the Day

Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators turned away 30 of 31 shots last night against the Los Angeles Kings to pick up his league leading 35th win. The Predators are for real this season, currently in 5th spot within the…

EB
February 28, 2012