Posts About "Roman Josi"
NHL Rumors: Predators, Blues, Maple Leafs, Oilers, More
September 8th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there seems to be a reason the Nashville Predators haven't locked up defenseman Roman Josi yet, NHL insiders note why other teams are upset with the Toronto Maple Leafs and there is an update on Connor McDavid with video as to how he's progressing. Predators Waiting for the RFA Market The...
Predicting Roman Josi's Extension
June 18th, 2019 Nashville Predators general manager David Poile has a busy summer in front of him. He has to re-sign several free agents, restock the barren farm system, and potentially make a couple high-profile trades. But arguably the most important item on Poile's to-do list is signing captain and number one defenseman Roman Josi to an extension,...
Revisiting David Poile's Drafts - 2008
June 6th, 2019 Recently, I’ve been diving into David Poile’s draft history as general manager of the Nashville Predators. Since he’s been the franchise’s only GM, he’s been at the helm for every draft since 1998. Beginning with that first draft, I’m working forward to the present, with this installment covering the 2008 Draft. For...
Recapping Predators' World Championship Performances
May 28th, 2019 The 2019 World Championships have come and gone, with Team Finland capturing gold. In what was a highly-competitive tournament, the World Championships were a great way for fans of NHL teams not in the playoffs to still watch their favorite players on the international stage. Related: Predators to Watch at the World...
Predators' Offseason To-Do List
May 23rd, 2019 The Nashville Predators' 2018-19 season ended in a disappointing loss in the playoffs, and the offseason is in full swing for them. As a team with Stanley Cup aspirations, their offseason is about setting themselves with the best opportunity to win it all in 2019-20. It starts with the Entry Draft and re-signing their own players, and...
Reviewing Predators' 2018-19 Season: Defensemen Edition
May 13th, 2019 On May 3 I wrote a review of Nashville Predators forwards from the 2018-19 season. Some of those players, including Ryan Johansen, Viktor Arvidsson, and Rocco Grimaldi, received high grades. Meanwhile, others like Kyle Turris and Calle Järnkrok, didn't do so well. This article looks at Predators defensemen from this season. Roman...
