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Jeff Middleton

Jeff is a consistent source for Red Wings content at The Hockey Writers. He was formerly a member of the Predators writing team, and he enjoys watching all sorts of hockey, from juniors to the pros. Jeff enjoys playing for his high school and local teams in Nashville as well. He's a big proponent of hockey analytics, and you'll often see him using lots of statistics and data to back up his main talking points. You can find his work here or check out his contributions on his Substack, Last Word on Hockey, On the Forecheck, Broad Street Hockey, Hockey Wilderness, and Puck Empire. Lastly, you can listen to him on the Youth Movement Podcast presented by On the Forecheck and the Triple Shift Podcast. For any inquiries about interviews or questions about statistics, analytics, or just general hockey opinions, you can message his Twitter, @jjmid04.

Predators News & Rumors: Admirals Are Back, Draft Position & the Future

Jeff Middleton | June 13, 2021

Welcome to a new edition of Nashville Predators News & Rumors here at The Hockey Writers! I’m going to be going over the minor leagues very quickly at the start…

Categories Column, Nashville Predators, News and Rumors

Predators 2020-21 Report Cards: Jarnkrok, Kunin, Granlund, Cousins

Jeff Middleton | June 11, 2021

In the previous edition of the Nashville Predators 2020-21 report cards, I looked over the young players that were brought in during the crucial periods full of injuries. In this…

Categories Nashville Predators

Predators News & Rumors: Pärssinen, Rinne’s Eventful Week, Poile’s Presser

Jeff Middleton | June 9, 2021

In the inaugural edition of Nashville Predators News & Rumors here at The Hockey Writers, we look over the Predators’ recent prospect signing and what he can bring to the table.…

Categories Column, Nashville Predators, News and Rumors

Predators Should Steer Clear of Seth Jones

Jeff Middleton | June 9, 2021

One notable narrative of the offseason so far is regarding Seth Jones, who has not yet signed an extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets and plans to test the free-agent…

Categories Advanced Stats, Nashville Predators

Predators 2020-21 Report Cards: Tolvanen, Carrier, Trenin, Jeannot

Jeff Middleton | June 8, 2021

Welcome to the young guns edition of the 2020-21 Nashville Predators Report Card. Last time, I went over three of the most disappointing players on the roster, but, fortunately, all…

Categories Nashville Predators

Predators Prospect Askarov Brings More Than Solid Goaltending

Jeff Middleton | June 7, 2021

One of the bigger surprises in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft was the pick of a goaltender at the 11th spot by the Nashville Predators. Only one year prior, the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Predators Goaltending, Predators Prospects

Predators 2020-21 Report Cards: Johansen, Duchene, Arvidsson, Ekholm

Jeff Middleton | June 6, 2021

Continuing the overview of the Nashville Predators player report cards, it will be a bit more negative this time around. Unlike the last time, the grades for most of the…

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Predators Top 5 Prospects Ranked – June 2021

Jeff Middleton | June 5, 2021

The Nashville Predators‘ first-round exit came in heartbreaking fashion, as Sebastian Aho tipped a Jaccob Slavin shot from the point off of a faceoff and sent the team packing. After…

Categories Predators Prospects

Verner Miettinen – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Jeff Middleton | June 5, 2021

Verner Miettinen 2020-21 Team: Kiekko-Espoo U20Date of Birth: Apr. 07, 2003Place of Birth: Espoo, FINHt: 5-foot-11 Wt: 165 poundsShoots: LPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting:…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles

Predators 2020-21 Report Cards: Josi, Ellis, Forsberg, Saros

Jeff Middleton | June 4, 2021

The Nashville Predators got the boot in Round 1, thanks to the Carolina Hurricanes. Their offseason started much earlier than I’m sure the players wanted it to start. However, with…

Categories Nashville Predators

Predators Could Lose a Significant Piece in Kraken Expansion Draft

Jeff Middleton | May 30, 2021

The playoffs have begun. The now summer showdown between four teams in every division means that the end is near. There is a light at the end of the tunnel…

Categories Nashville Predators, Seattle Kraken

Predators Need Saros, Suppression, & Their Best Line to Hang With Canes

Jeff Middleton | May 25, 2021

The Nashville Predators and Carolina Hurricanes series is tied at two games apiece. It has been a tale of two halves for the Predators, as they dropped both games in…

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