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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 [...]
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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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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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Lucky 13? (Part 1/2)

by on September 28, 2011 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

Two of the Nashville Predators’ key young veterans, Patric Hornqvist (left) and Sergei Kostitsyn (right) will play a big role in determining whether the Music City’s hockey club can better their second-round playoff appearance of a year ago. Will the team’s 13th NHL season of play be a lucky one? (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images North [...]
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An Old Theme Continues…And A New One Begins

by on December 23, 2009 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Opinion/Analysis

The Beat(down) Goes On The Nashville Predators can certainly be forgiven if their play Tuesday night at GM Place in Vancouver was less than perfect. Finishing up a difficult three-game Western Canada road trip is never an easy proposition, particularly with the time zone differences and compressed three-games-in-five-days schedule. The difficulty level ramps up a [...]
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