Cody Franson, Mike Santorelli Not Working In Nashville Colin Fitts | March 16, 2015 When the Nashville Predators traded for Cody Franson and Mike Santorelli on February 15, I, like everyone else, was ecstatic about the increase in the lineup depth. Nashville was sitting comfortably with a six…
Leafs Trade: Winnik To Pens Adam R | February 25, 2015 The Leafs have made another low-profile deal. Daniel Winnik has been traded to the Penguins for Zach Sill, a fourth round pick in 2015, and a second round pick in…
Michal Neuvirth (Yes a Goalie) Fined For Diving Alex Busch | February 25, 2015 Buffalo Sabres goalie Michal Neuvirth has been fined $2,000 for diving, the National Hockey League announced Wednesday. It’s Neuvirth’s second diving incident — the first one coming against the Toronto…
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…
Leafs’ Failed Actions or Missed Opportunities: My Replies Adam R | February 23, 2015 My article about the Franson-Santorelli-Leipsic-Jokinen trade generated a lot more attention than I thought it would. I thought the point that I was trying to make was fairly salient. I knew…
Take Two: Franson, Santorelli Make Impact Colin Fitts | February 22, 2015 It took longer than expected for the Nashville Predators’ new players to join the team. Due to inclement weather in Nashville, defenseman Cody Franson and forward Mike Santorelli, who were acquired…
Failed Actions or Missed Opportunities: Leafs Adam R | February 20, 2015 Hockey and Economics As someone who studies economics, I am concerned with the concept of ‘opportunity cost’ . That is, what is the cost of the action forgone, for the…
Why Franson, Santorelli Won’t Be In Predators’ Lineup Tuesday Colin Fitts | February 17, 2015 The Nashville Predators will be missing two new faces from the lineup when they take on the San Jose Sharks Tuesday night. Nashville was blasted with an ice storm Monday,…
On Franson, Leafs, Trades, Drafting and “Proper” Rebuilds James Tanner | February 16, 2015 On Sunday morning, the Leafs traded the soon to be UFAs Cody Franson and Mike Santorelli to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a first round pick, Brendan Leipsic and…
Hockey News: Remembering Steve Montador; Franson, Santorelli Come Home Jeff Ponder | February 16, 2015 Afraid you missed some big moments in the NHL over the weekend? Here’s the hot topics. Sadly, Steve Montador was found dead in his apartment. Former teammate Stephen Weiss remembers…
Predators’ Trade for Franson, Santorelli Is the Right Move Colin Fitts | February 15, 2015 The two teams that brought up the most trade speculation as of late were the Nashville Predators and Toronto Maple Leafs. After Nashville hosted Toronto in a 5-4 win on Tuesday,…
Leafs, Predators Trade Coming? Colin Fitts | February 7, 2015 The Toronto Maple Leafs may not be playing in the postseason this year, but a few of their players might. According to reports, the Nashville Predators are looking to Toronto as…