Tag Archives: David Poile

Parting Shot: Red Wings School Preds Once More…For Old Time’s Sake

by on April 15, 2013 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

The newest Nashville Predator, 18 year-old Swedish forward Filip Forsberg jumps onto the ice for his first NHL shift Sunday night at Bridgestone Arena. The hopeful star of the future for Nashville acquitted himself well in his debut, however the Preds woeful goal-scoring fortunes continued as they dropped a season-high sixth straight game 3-0 to [...]
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Preds Offseason 2012: A Midsummer Night’s Dream…Or Nightmare? (Part I)

by on July 9, 2012 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

Nashville Predators General Manager David Poile has a longstanding reputation as a cool customer. However, as this summer of record-breaking heat in Music City wears on, the cards he’s being dealt are making it tough for the Preds venerable front office boss to maintain his poker face. (Photo: The Tennessean) Hot, Bothered, and Behind the [...]
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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 [...]
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Growin’ Up

by on April 25, 2012 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

Bedlam in Music City. The Nashville Predators bench erupts following their 2-1 series-clinching victory over longtime Central-Division foes, the Detroit Red Wings last Friday night at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The Preds now move on to the second round versus the Phoenix Coyotes this Friday at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, AZ (Photo: John Russell/NHLI via [...]
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Faith, Hope, & Love – in a Hockey Context (Part 2 of 2)

by on April 13, 2012 in Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Opinion/Analysis

What’s love got to do with it? How simplistic is it to say that the success of Nashville Predators’ dynamic duo of Head Coach Barry Trotz (left) and General Manager, David Poile is attributable to something so fickle as love? Well, okay…VERY. Nevertheless, if it isn’t smoke & mirrors, it’s gotta be something. And with [...]
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Faith, Hope, & Love – in a Hockey Context (Part 1 of 2)

by on April 11, 2012 in Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Opinion/Analysis

The team-building tag-team of Head Coach Barry Trotz (right) and General Manager David Poile (left) have been the Nashville Predators’ collective guiding force since Day One of the franchise. The Preds will make their seventh playoff appearance in the last eight NHL seasons Wednesday night versus the Detroit Red Wings  at Bridgestone Arena. How do [...]
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Desperados

by on March 8, 2012 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

Captain Shea Weber leads the Nashville Predators into battle Thursday night versus the Colorado Avalanche at Bridgestone Arena. Winners of seven out of their last ten, the Avs will be desperate for a win in their continued battle to capture a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Preds will look to recapture their own [...]
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We May Think of Them As Superheroes, But They’re Only Human

by on February 23, 2012 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

The Nashville Predators’ newest ‘hero,’  defenseman Hal Gill made an immediate impact in his first home game Tuesday night at Bridgestone Arena, setting up Nashville’s shorthanded,  game-winning goal versus the Vancouver Canucks. He may not wear a cape, but Preds fans hope his super play continues. (Photo: John-Russell_NHLI-via-Getty-Images;  Cape courtesy of Photoshop). Heroes Play Here [...]
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Sergei’s Hatty A Sign of Kozier Days To Come?

by on January 2, 2012 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Opinion/Analysis

Nashville Predators forward Sergei Kostitsyn (right) is congratulated by by defenseman Francis Bouillon (left) following one of his three goals to help the Preds defeat the Calgary Flames in a New Year’s Day battle at Bridgestone Arena. Kostitsyn’s first career hat trick led Nashville to its third win in a row. (Photo: AP/Mark Humphries) Nothin’ [...]
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Are The Preds The Team The Caps Want To Be When They Grow Up? Or Is It The Other Way Around?

by on November 16, 2011 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

The similarities are seemingly as abundant as the perceived differences between the Eastern Conference powerhouse Washington Capitals and the Western Conference’s Nashville Predators…only in reverse. Wait…Nevermind. With not only their history and present interlinked, both teams hope there’s a Stanley Cup Final appearance is in their respective future as well. In the meantime, on Tuesday [...]
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