Rumors of Rick Nash to Philadelphia Continue to Swirl Ed Miller | February 15, 2012 The Columbus Blue Jackets currently own the worst record in the NHL – and it’s not even close. The NHL’s newest expansion franchise has all but mathematically been eliminated from…
Hockey is Alive and Well in the South Jeff Ponder | February 6, 2012 Who was it that said hockey could not survive in the South? That person has obviously never been to Nashville, Tennessee during hockey season. I was lucky enough to see…
NHL Rumors Galore part 2 Fred Poulin | January 18, 2012 With only 5 weeks before the February 27 NHL trade deadline, rumors are swirling all over the Internet, and especially on Twitter, as fake insiders try to get the attention…
Batman, Superman and Wolverine Walk Into A Bar… Jas Faulkner | January 14, 2012 commentary by Jas Faulkner, senior correspondent author’s note: Sticktaps to Charlie Jones for catching the SNAFU regarding the illustrations. Believe it or not, I can tell Paul Kariya and Ryan…
Vlasic Represents an Interesting Pickle for Sharks Walter McLaughlin | November 22, 2011 That’s one crunchy pickle™! In the Silicon Valley, Vlasic means much more than cucumbers soaking in a brine of distilled vinegar and corn syrup. It’s also the last name of…
Ryan Suter on pace for career year Josh Farrar | November 21, 2011 When it comes to the dynamic duo of Shea Weber and Ryan Suter, there is little question as to what each player’s role is. Shea is the face of the…
Ryan Suter Watch: Nashville’s “Big Three” Update George Scoville | November 17, 2011 When I first joined The Hockey Writers earlier this year, number six on my Top 10 Things to Look Forward to in the Nashville Predators 2011-2012 Season was “That one…
Rinne Gets His Money, But Did the Predators Doom Themselves? James Neveau | November 3, 2011 Jim Neveau, Senior NHL Columnist With the third lowest salary cap commitment in the league, the Nashville Predators are a team that has certainly made a habit of living successfully…
Be patient with Cody Franson Alex Mamalis | October 31, 2011 It hasn’t been the picture-perfect start Cody Franson envisioned when he was acquired by Brian Burke over the summer. Being a good Canadian boy and Toronto Maple Leafs’ fan, he…
Previewing the Nashville Predators Opening Night Roster: Defense/Goaltenders Josh Farrar | October 5, 2011 Hello, readers of THW! First things first, thanks to Bruce and Jas for giving me the opportunity to join up. Before I go any further, I’d like to take the…
Jordin Tootoo’s Season of High Expectations George Scoville | September 29, 2011 When Nashville Predators winger Jordin Tootoo voluntarily entered the NHL’s substance abuse program last year, missing 23 games of the 2010-2011 season, this writer feared the worst. After spending several…
Top 10 Things to Look Forward to in the Nashville Predators 2011-2012 Season George Scoville | September 12, 2011 Greetings, THW readers! I’m pleased to be joining the slate of contributors here, bringing you insightful and (hopefully) funny takes on one of the NHL’s whipping boys — my boys…