COLUMN: Do the right thing on Saturday, Preds fans... cheer Subban
Around the National Hockey League, defenseman P.K. Subban is booed whenever he's in an opponent's rink. It's been that way for years, whether he played for the Montreal Canadiens, the Nashville Predators or, currently, the New Jersey Devils. The general consensus is, because he's a flashy player who isn't scared to let...
Dec 07, 2019
Preds re-sign Roman Josi to max-year deal
Now official, the Nashville Predators have re-signed captain Roman Josi to an eight-year deal worth $9.057 million per year. When July 2020 gets here, he'll be the third-highest paid defenseman in the National Hockey League. "It's definitely a dream come true," Josi said. "I've been with this organizatio...
Oct 29, 2019
SOUNDS FROM THE LOCKER ROOM: Game 4 of 82
After the track meet that was the Nashville Predators 6-5 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night, I was in the locker room discussing it with forward Nick Bonino. The veteran forward talked about the resurrection of the power play, the back-and-fourth contest and what prized free agent signee Matt Duche...
Oct 11, 2019
SOUNDS FROM THE LOCKER ROOM: Game 3 of 82
The Nashville Predators beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Tuesday night but, beyond the box score, defenseman Matt Irwin saw his first action of the 2019-20 season and took a shift that lasted a whopping three minutes and 11 seconds. Jeremy K. Gover caught up with Irwin after the game. In addition, Chase McCabe spent som...
Oct 09, 2019
SOUNDS FROM THE LOCKER ROOM: Game 1 of 82
The Nashville Predators kicked off their 2019-20 season with a bang by beating the Minnesota Wild, 5-2, on Thursday night at Bridgestone Arena. Ryan Ellis, Mikael Granlund, Austin Watson, Viktor Arvidsson and Filip Forsberg all scored while goaltender Pekka Rinne turned aside 22 Minnesota shots in the victory. I caught...
Oct 04, 2019
42 Observations leading up to Nashville's 2019-20 season
The pre-season slate has come to an end and the Nashville Predators are now officially headed into their 2019-20 season. There are quite a few question marks and interesting storylines headed in with them. You know how Elliotte Friedman has his 31 Thoughts? Well, here are my 42 Observations for the Preds who are embark...
Sep 28, 2019
10 years later, the time has come...
When training camp opens this week, I'll be entering my 10th season as a credentialed member of the Nashville Predators media. It will also be my last. 10 years ago, when I was given my first opportunity to become a full-time press box resident, I promised my wife that, if I ever felt this wasn't going to lead to anyth...
Sep 03, 2019
NOW OFFICIAL: Preds (finally) sign Matt Duchene
At long last. The Nashville Predators have -- officially -- signed free agent center Matt Duchene to a seven year contract worth $56 million laden with signing bonuses. As first reported by Darren Dreger, the breakdown is as follows: $10 million (2019-20), $8m (2020-21), $10m (2021-22), $8m (2022-23), $9m (2023-24), $6...
Jul 01, 2019
2019-20 Nashville Predators schedule released
We knew the home opener would be October 3 versus the Minnesota Wild. And we also knew they'd be in Los Angeles to take on the Kings on October 12. Beyond that? No idea. The National Hockey League has released the 2019-20 regular season schedule in full and, as a result, you can start making necessary plans for Nashvil...
Jun 25, 2019
NHL DRAFT: What the experts say about Nashville's 3rd round pick, Alex Campbell
With the 65th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, the Nashville Predators selected center Alexander Campbell. *** Alexander Campbell center Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) committed to Clarkson University (NCAA) 18, 5'11", 155 lbs. RANKINGS McKeen's: #173 ISS: #60 Future Considerations: #94 HockeyProspect.com: #52 Centr...
Jun 22, 2019