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Nick Vucic

Outside of working in politics, Nick also loves watching hockey at all levels. In addition to writing about the Nashville Predators for The Hockey Writers, Nick also writes for Faceoff Factor about his favorite team, the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Character Assassination of Brooks Orpik

Nick Vucic | December 9, 2013

“Boston’s Thornton chasing down Pittsburgh’s Orpik, a noted instigator who wouldn’t fight this time, and after Orpik had fallen to the ice, pummelling him with two solid punches. Just revolting.…

Categories NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins

Injuries, Inexperience Could Doom Predators Defense

Nick Vucic | December 3, 2013

311 Total NHL Games.  That is the total combined NHL experience that the six defensemen comprising the Nashville Predators defense at the beginning of December. With captain Shea Weber out…

Categories Nashville Predators

Early Returns for Erat-Forsberg Trade Show Clear Predators Victory

Nick Vucic | November 27, 2013

“Since day one, I didn’t get the chance here, I got traded here to be a top-six player but never got the chance, never played more than 15 minutes in…

Categories Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals

If the Predators Aren’t Calling about Yakupov, They Need To

Nick Vucic | November 13, 2013

Losing to the Islanders 3-1 on Tuesday night meant that the Nashville Predators were not only on a 3-game losing streak, but that they were outscored 13-1 in those games.  …

Categories Nashville Predators

Stalberg Sitting Signals Sticky Situation in Smashville

Nick Vucic | October 30, 2013

“It is never fun watching, It is embarrassing, too; I have to be better. It is up to me to make a difference out there, so I will do everything…

Categories Nashville Predators

Welcome to the Carter Hutton Show

Nick Vucic | October 25, 2013

On Thursday, it was announced that Predators goaltending stalwart Pekka Rinne would miss at least 4 weeks with a spontaneous bacterial infection in his hip that he had surgically repaired…

Categories Nashville Predators, NHL Goaltending

Is There a 2014 NHL Expansion Draft on the Horizon?

Nick Vucic | October 14, 2013

With cities across North America clamoring for the rights to an NHL franchise, there is no lack of intrigue when discussing which locale may end up with a team.  Since…

Categories Hockey History, NHL News

Nashville Predators: 5 Storylines to Watch Heading into the 2013-14 Season

Nick Vucic | October 2, 2013

With under a couple of days to go until the Predators open the 2013-14 season in St. Louis against the Blues, there’s no lack of intrigue in Nashville.  Over the…

Categories Nashville Predators

Better Know Your New Predators Rival: Colorado Avalanche

Nick Vucic | August 28, 2013

The NHL has released its schedule and with it, the new division realignment for the 2013-2014 season.  While the Detroit Red Wings will be departing the West and the Central…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators

Scuderi’s Exit Leaves Kings with Missing Piece on Defense

Nick Vucic | August 28, 2013

Only an hour into free agency this year, veteran defenseman Rob Scuderi, signed a four-year, $3.4 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.  At 34, Scuderi may have not been the…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Better Know Your New Predators Rival: Dallas Stars

Nick Vucic | August 26, 2013

The NHL has released its schedule and with it, the new division realignment for the 2013-2014 season.  While the Detroit Red Wings will be departing the West and the Central Division for…

Categories Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators

Better Know Your New Predators Rival: Winnipeg Jets

Nick Vucic | August 23, 2013

The NHL has released its schedule and with it, the new division realignment for the 2013-2014 season.  While the Detroit Red Wings will be departing the West and the Central…

Categories Nashville Predators, Winnipeg Jets
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