Brian Roe
Brian Roe covers the Nashville Predators for The Hockey Writers. Brian brings a unique background that included writing for Hockey’s Future, interning for ESPN Radio, and working for the Dallas Stars Hockey Club. He is also the founder and lead writer of NHL Intel. Brian holds a journalism degree from Abilene Christian University.
Author's Posts
From Suter To Lecavalier: How Seth Jones Ended Up In Nashville
July 1st, 2013 The worn-out cliche says timing is everything, and perhaps it rings true today in Nashville. Somehow, the Nashville Predators emerged from the 2013 draft with defenseman Seth Jones, the No. 1 ranked player available in this year's draft, according to the Central Scouting Service. Anyone who follows the Predators understands the need...
Will T.J. Brennan Trade Cause Defensive Domino Effect?
June 17th, 2013 The Nashville Predators made two transactions this week that could shape the club's defense moving forward. The headline move was signing the fast-rising Roman Josi to a seven-year deal worth $28 million. Josi, 23, has top pairing potential so locking him into a cost-effective contract is seen as a significant move for the...
Four Names Nashville Fans Need To Remember
May 1st, 2013 The Colorado Avalanche won the draft lottery on Monday night leaving the Nashville Predators with the No. 4 overall pick in June's draft. It's the first time since 1998 - when Nashville selected David Legwand, No. 2 overall, as the first draft selection in franchise history - that the Predators have selected in the top-five of the...
Four Reasons For Optimism In Music City
April 16th, 2013 It's a sad, slow ballad in the hockey circles of Music City right now. The Nashville Predators have lost six games in a row, the team is alone at the bottom of the Central Division, and it currently sits just four points out of last place in the Western Conference. To add insult to injury - and the Predators have plenty of injuries...
What’s Wrong With Filip Forsberg?
April 8th, 2013 Filip Forsberg expected to hear his name called much earlier in the day. According to the Central Scouting Service, the 17-year-old Swede was ranked as the No. 1 European skater in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. He was projected to go as high as No. 2 overall to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Instead, when the draft rolled around last June...
