Tag Archives: Stanley Cup Playoffs

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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An Open Letter to Alexander Radulov

by on March 21, 2012 in Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Opinion/Analysis, Satire

That skinny Russian kid is back, only now he’s a full-grown, international superstar. Erstwhile Nashville Predators first-round draft pick, Alexander Radulov, having recently obtained his release from the KHL’s Salavat Yulaev Ufa, rejoins the Preds for the remainder of the NHL season, beginning with this Thursday’s matchup versus the Pittsburgh Penguins. Rads is a Predator [...]
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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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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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