The Ultimate Predators’ Shootout Lineup Colin Fitts | February 24, 2015 There is a lot of controversy surrounding the shootout, but one thing is understood by all — they are important to win. While it may not be fair to decide…
Are the Predators Built on a House of Cards? Alex Hubbard | November 13, 2014 When Matt Cullen scored Tuesday night against Edmonton—a beautiful diving move as the puck kicked off the end wall, he managed to do something rarely done this season: he scored…
Early Season Oddities for Shea Weber Alex Hubbard | October 31, 2014 At a glance, Shea Weber’s season is proceeding as per usual. He has four goals in nine games—above pace for him—and he is a plus 6 in goal differential. But…
Count on Cullen? Colin Fitts | June 5, 2014 Peter Laviolette and Matt Cullen had fond memories together in the Carolina Hurricanes organization years ago. After all, who wouldn’t after winning a Stanley Cup? Laviolette head coached the Hurricanes’ 2006…
Bust for Your Buck: Evaluating Nashville’s Free Agency After 29 Games Will Eldredge | December 6, 2013 Nashville spent its summer rounding out its lineup through unrestricted free agency, splitting upwards of 11 million between four bottom six forwards – Matt Cullen, Viktor Stalberg, Eric Nystrom, and…
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…
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…
Nashville’s Free Agent Flops Will Eldredge | July 9, 2013 Free Agent Frenzy wasted no time descending on the NHL, Friday, with the league’s new preliminary negotiation period allowing UFA’s to find new homes with the quickness. As with the…
Minnesota Wild: 2012-13 Regular Season Review Sheng Peng | April 30, 2013 Pre-season projection: Playoff team Final team record: 26-19-3 (8th in Western Conference) Flip a coin. The Minnesota Wild made the playoffs for the first time in five years; they almost…
Wild Must Use Home Ice to Prevent Playoff Plunge Ryan Smith | April 19, 2013 Just when you think the Minnesota Wild are ready to seize a playoff berth by the throat, a sense of unease sets in. After two close road victories over the…
Minnesota Wild Third Quarter Review Sheng Peng | April 4, 2013 Pre-season projection: Playoff team Current stock: Holding Team record: 21-13-2 (3rd in Western Conference, 1st in Northwest Division) Surprisingly, the Minnesota Wild held their grip to the top of the…
Why Dany Heatley Belongs on Minnesota’s Top Line Sheng Peng | April 1, 2013 In the Old West, a renowned but aging gunslinger usually ended his career with a bullet in a ditch. In the new West, he’s paid $7.5 million this year and…
