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Peter DentonPeter Denton

Peter Denton is a hockey fan. He is a current resident of Nashville and loves the Predators (as a former resident of Michigan he loves the Red Wings too). When he isn't writing for THW or ALDLAND, he is writing theoretical physics papers.

After the Stanley Cup: A Close Look at Second Place Teams

June 24, 2015June 24, 2015 by Peter Denton
NHL 2015 Stanley Cup Final

A single elimination tournament is the most efficient means of determining whose names belong on Lord Stanley’s Cup, an award that the Chicago Blackhawks undoubtedly deserve. For those of us …

Read moreAfter the Stanley Cup: A Close Look at Second Place Teams

Categories Nashville Predators Tags Pekka Rinne, Stanley Cup

Offense Needs to be Predators’ Offseason Top Priority

June 13, 2015 by Peter Denton
David Poile, Nashville Predators, Jimmy Vesey

As the offseason winds up into full gear, the Nashville Predators are already making headway with contract talks. The big names are all falling into place, but Nashville will need …

Read moreOffense Needs to be Predators’ Offseason Top Priority

Categories Nashville Predators Tags Alexander Dergachyov, NHL Draft, Paul Gaustad, Travis Konecny

Plus-Minus Revisited, the Results: Part 2 of 2

May 28, 2015 by Peter Denton
Rick Nash, New York Rangers

For part 1 in this series, see Plus-Minus Revisited, the Correction: Part 1 of 2. A quick review for those of you looking to not get bogged down in the …

Read morePlus-Minus Revisited, the Results: Part 2 of 2

Categories Advanced Stats Tags Kevan Miller, Nikita Kucherov

Plus-Minus Revisited, the Correction: Part 1 of 2

May 28, 2015 by Peter Denton

For part 2 in this series, see Plus-Minus Revisited, the Results: Part 2 of 2. Plus-minus (PM), or the number of goals your team scored while you were on the …

Read morePlus-Minus Revisited, the Correction: Part 1 of 2

Categories Advanced Stats Tags Drew Miller

Bridgestone Arena: Heart of the Music City

May 12, 2015 by Peter Denton

When I arrived in Nashville about five years ago, and went to my first Predators game I wasn’t expecting much. I’m from the North, and I figured the South would …

Read moreBridgestone Arena: Heart of the Music City

Categories Nashville Predators Tags Bridgestone Arena

Preds Season in Review: What Could Have Been

April 28, 2015April 28, 2015 by Peter Denton
Peter Laviolette, Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators lost in the first round of the playoffs to a tough Chicago Blackhawks team that truly went the distance. As some have pointed out, “if Preds fans …

Read morePreds Season in Review: What Could Have Been

Categories Nashville Predators Tags Pekka Rinne, Peter Laviolette, Presidents' Trophy, Shea Weber

Predators Playoff Prospects II: Watch Guide

April 4, 2015April 4, 2015 by Peter Denton

I reviewed the Nashville Predators’ promising playoff prospects two weeks ago, and now, with just four regular season games to go over the next week, it is time to take …

Read morePredators Playoff Prospects II: Watch Guide

Categories Nashville Predators Tags 2015 NHL Playoffs, James Neal, Matt Cullen, Shea Weber

Pekka Rinne: Masterton, Vezina, or Both?

April 1, 2015 by Peter Denton

Pekka Rinne is the Nashville Predators’ nomination for the Masterton Trophy which “is given to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication …

Read morePekka Rinne: Masterton, Vezina, or Both?

Categories Nashville Predators Tags Bill Masterton Trophy, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne, Vezina Trophy

100 Point Predators Go For High Quality Chances

March 27, 2015March 27, 2015 by Peter Denton
Roman Josi Predators

The Nashville Predators reached 100 points on the year for just the fifth time in franchise history in Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Nashville has 14 points still …

Read more100 Point Predators Go For High Quality Chances

Categories Nashville Predators Tags Ben Bishop, Mike Fisher, Pekka Rinne, Roman Josi

Two Points, Two Penalties for Abdelkader: One Wings Win

March 23, 2015March 22, 2015 by Peter Denton
Justin Abdelkader Red Wings

After a rough stretch for the Detroit Red Wings, dropping six of their last eight before today, they pulled off an overtime win over the Central Division leaders, the St. …

Read moreTwo Points, Two Penalties for Abdelkader: One Wings Win

Categories Detroit Red Wings Tags Justin Abdelkader

Nashville Predators: Promising Playoff Prospects

May 8, 2019March 21, 2015 by Peter Denton
Peter Laviolette of the Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators only have ten games left until the playoffs start. Nashville sits tenuously in second place in the Central Division, sandwiched between St. Louis and Chicago. The situation …

Read moreNashville Predators: Promising Playoff Prospects

Categories Nashville Predators Tags 2015 NHL Playoffs, Stanley Cup Playoffs

Nashville: Predators or Prey in Extra Time?

March 17, 2015 by Peter Denton

The NHL General Managers are meeting to discuss a number of things including what goalie interference means and extending extra time. If extra time is extended, additional extra time will …

Read moreNashville: Predators or Prey in Extra Time?

Categories Nashville Predators Tags NHL Shootout
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