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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 Weekly: Heading Into Hurricanes Season

Jeff Middleton | May 17, 2021

Welcome back to the second installation of Predators Weekly! There isn’t much on the table this week, but the good news is there will be lots of action in the…

Categories Column, Nashville Predators

Predators Need Contributions From Entire Lineup in Hurricanes Series

Jeff Middleton | May 12, 2021

A 3-1 Nashville Predators victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, May 8, sealed the deal. The two southern teams with passionate fanbases will square off in the first round…

Categories Nashville Predators, Previews and Predictions

Predators Weekly: Playoffs Here We Come

Jeff Middleton | May 9, 2021

Welcome to the inaugural Predators Weekly post here at The Hockey Writers. I will primarily be taking the reins on this, but look out for my colleagues to take one or…

Categories Column, Nashville Predators

Predators “Herd Line” Vital to Regular & Postseason Success

Jeff Middleton | April 30, 2021

To begin the season, only Colton Sisson was guaranteed a roster spot on the fourth line. He is a staple among the Nashville Predators’ bottom six, and he has been…

Categories Nashville Predators

Predators Are Getting More From Duchene Than Scoresheet Shows

Jeff Middleton | April 28, 2021

After a disappointing first-round exit to the Dallas Stars in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Nashville Predators needed a boost in offensive firepower. Their forwards produced a measly nine…

Categories Advanced Stats, Editor's Choice, Nashville Predators

Physical Play in Today’s NHL and Where it Fits

Jeff Middleton | April 22, 2021

We often hear hockey analysts talk about playing physical. Coaches have also been known to use the phrase. Among the innumerable cliché’s in today’s game, we often hear, “We needed…

Categories Commentary, Editor's Choice

Predators Quiet Deadline Raises Front Office Question

Jeff Middleton | April 15, 2021

The hour of reckoning has come and gone. The trade deadline is officially over. A day of complete chaos, constant Twitter notifications, and blazing hot takes from fans full of…

Categories NHL Trade Analysis, Predators Transactions, Trade Deadline

Predators Mailbag: Trade Deadline Predictions & Looking to the Future

Jeff Middleton | April 10, 2021

Scrolling through the history of the Nashville Predators page on The Hockey Writers is always interesting. Seeing what my colleagues have written in the past and glimpsing over them will never get…

Categories Nashville Predators

Predators Prospect David Farrance Bolsters Already Studded Blue Line

Jeff Middleton | April 8, 2021

Just like that, it was over for Boston University. They were eliminated by the second-seed St. Cloud State in the NCAA Frozen Four tournament, which ended their season, and ultimately,…

Categories NHL Prospects, Predators Prospects

Predators Hurting Because of Saros’ Bad Early Season Starts

Jeff Middleton | March 29, 2021

Juuse Saros and Pekka Rinne have been a dynamic duo in net for half a decade as of the 2020-21 season. The two Finns were once regarded as a top…

Categories NHL Goaltending, Predators Goaltending

Predators Need a Serious Rebuild and It Won’t Be Easy

Jeff Middleton | March 12, 2021

The Nashville Predators are at a crossroad. The team has made the playoffs for six straight seasons, tied for second in the NHL with the Washington Capitals. They brought in Matt Duchene…

Categories Advanced Stats, Editor's Choice, Nashville Predators

Predators’ Arvidsson Is Missing Something to Make His Game Complete

Jeff Middleton | March 2, 2021

Viktor Arvidsson and his speed have been huge contributors to the Nashville Predators‘ identity since first being recognized in the 2017 Stanley Cup Final run. The way he blasts through…

Categories Nashville Predators
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