Tag Archives: Dave Tippett

Intermezzo

by on May 8, 2012 in Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Opinion/Analysis

Patience Requested In the wake of the Nashville Predators‘ abrupt end-of-season last night, losing to the Phoenix Coyotes 2-1, I began writing my typically long response to the teams’ Stanley Cup Western Conference Semifinal Series and the premature abbreviation of Nashville’s long and hopeful season, but then thought better of it. What I would have [...]
Read full story • Comments { 0 }

The Moment of Truth

by on May 7, 2012 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

The Phoenix Coyotes foiled the efforts of the Nashville Predators at every turn last Friday night in Game 4 of their Western Conference Semifinal match-up at Bridgestone Arena. In a scene typical of the Coyotes’ smothering team defense from that game, above, Phoenix forwards Martin Hanzal (left) and Radim Vrbata (right) deny Nashville forwards Patric Hornqvist [...]
Read full story • Comments { 0 }

Coyotes Proving That Flattery Will Get You Everywhere

by on May 1, 2012 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

The look says it all. Nashville Predators forward Gabriel Bourque appears despondent as the Phoenix Coyotes celebrate following Martin Hanzal’s second period goal Sunday in the Coyotes’ Game 2 victory over Nashville at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, AZ. Down 2-0 in their second round playoff matchup, the Preds must now find a way to bounce back [...]
Read full story • Comments { 5 }

Coyotes Out-Predator the Predators, 5-2 in 2011-12 Bridgestone Home Opener

by on October 14, 2011 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

The Nashville Predators didn’t quite look like themselves Thursday night in their 2011-12 home opener, losing to the Phoenix Coyotes 5-2 at Bridgestone Arena. In fact, it was the Coyotes who appeared to be the ones playing Predators hockey as they garnered their first win of the young season. Meanwhile, Nashville’s David Legwand (right) continues [...]
Read full story • Comments { 0 }