Tag Archives: Marty Erat

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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Errata(?)

by on April 9, 2013 in Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Opinion/Analysis

Former Nashville Predators forward Martin Erat (center) is helped off the ice last Saturday in just his second game with his new team, the Washington Capitals. Erat sustained a lower body injury on a hit from behind by Florida Panthers defenseman Erik Gudbranson in the first period. Caps fans anxiously await news regarding the status [...]
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Production (K)lein

by on April 19, 2012 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

Few seem to remember that Nashville Predators’ shutdown defenseman,  Kevin Klein was considered one of the better two-way blueliners available when the Preds selected him in the second round of the storied 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Earlier this week the six-year veteran did his best to jog the collective memory of the Detroit Red Wings, [...]
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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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The ‘Belief’ is Back

by on December 19, 2011 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

The ‘home ice belief’ that Nashville Predators Head Coach Barry Trotz sees his team receiving has not only made him happier, it has Preds fans ecstatic. (Photo: © Reuters) Hmmmm… I think someone’s been fibbing to us, ladies and gentlemen. Someone down at 501 Broadway has not been telling the whole truth. Oh sure, they [...]
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A CALculated Risk: Will O’Reilly Turn Out To Be The Next Rich Peverley…or Worse?

by on November 4, 2011 in Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Opinion/Analysis, Personal

A week ago, The Nashville Predators said goodbye to former prospect, forward, Cal O’Reilly (left), trading the former 2005 5th round (#150 overall) pick to the Phoenix Coyotes for a 4th-rounder in next June’s NHL Entry Draft. Given their similarities, fans wonder if the change of scenery might afford the talented but oft-injured centerman the [...]
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Many Happy Returns, But No Happy Ending for the Predators

by on October 26, 2011 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

Tuesday night at Bridgestone Arena the Nashville Predators welcomed back to the ice a pair of key veterans for the first time this season. Defenseman Francis Bouillon (left) had been battling concussion symptoms since last January, and forward Mike Fisher (right) has been recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. The players’ happy return wasn’t enough to [...]
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Life Without Marty Is Proving to Be a Losing Proposition For Nashville

by on October 19, 2011 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

Life without 2010-2011 co-leading scorer Martin Erat (left) has been daunting so far this season for the Nashville Predators. Erat has missed the last four games, three of which were Nashville losses, and did not accompany the team on its current west coast road swing. Celebrations as depicted here with forward David Legwand have been [...]
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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 [...]
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The Kids Are Alright

by on September 29, 2011 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

The 2011-12 Nashville Predators may not be forward Jordin Tootoo‘s team, per se, but he’s playing like it is. Tootoo and the young Preds continued their strong preseason showing with a 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. (Photo: NHLI via Getty Images) All Growed Up We’ve all [...]
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