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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.

Misreading the Marketplace: Nashville’s Confusing Spending Spree

Brian Roe | August 1, 2013

Fourteen years for four guys.  That was the price of doing business for the Nashville Predators when free agency opened on July 5.  Actually, it was fourteen years and $36.4…

From Suter To Lecavalier: How Seth Jones Ended Up In Nashville

Brian Roe | July 1, 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.…

Will T.J. Brennan Trade Cause Defensive Domino Effect?

Brian Roe | June 17, 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…

Four Names Nashville Fans Need To Remember

Brian Roe | May 1, 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 –…

Four Reasons For Optimism In Music City

Brian Roe | April 16, 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…

What’s Wrong With Filip Forsberg?

Brian Roe | April 8, 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…

Nashville Should Choose Victor Bartley Over Jon Blum

Brian Roe | April 1, 2013

Nashville Predators defenseman Victor Bartley is 25-years-old, went undrafted multiple times, and has a grand total of two points in his first 12 NHL games … but I believe the Predators should consider keeping him and trading former first round pick Jonathon Blum. Here’s why.

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