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Who is the NHL’s Top Goaltending Prospect?

Tony Wolak | December 30, 2022

If NHL teams collect and possess assets, then elite goalie prospects are like Vincent van Gogh paintings: They’re either extremely rare or—in most cases—a knock off. Top-notch goalie prospects are…

The Top 10 NHL Goalie Prospects

Matthew Zator | September 4, 2022

Drafting and developing a franchise goaltender is a tough thing to do. It is made so difficult because there is a set learning curve at the position. Traditionally, netminders develop…

Predators News & Rumors: Duchene’s Career Year, Josi & More

Shawn Wilken | April 4, 2022

The Nashville Predators experienced a quiet week with two games on their schedule, but the results could have been better considering the quality of their opponents. Opening up with a 4-1 victory…

2022 World Junior Championship Team Russia Final Roster

Josh Kim | December 15, 2021

Equipped with a strong list of recruits from some of Russia’s top leagues, the Russians are set for Round 2 in Edmonton, bringing an intriguing roster along with them. Suffering…

2022 World Juniors Camp Invites by NHL Team

Peter Baracchini | December 10, 2021

Now that every team has put out their preliminary rosters for the World Junior Championship, we’re now in the selection process of finalizing each team as we get closer to…

2022 World Junior Championship Team Russia Preview

Jordan Jacklin | December 9, 2021

Although Russia is usually never the clear-cut favorite to win in each World Junior Championship, they always have a balanced roster and the ability to surprise teams. This team is…

Top 5 KHL Players to Watch for in 2021-22

Ryan Szporer | September 4, 2021

The NHL may be the only show in town for hockey fans in North America, but consider that the 2021-22 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) season is already underway, across the…

NHL Draft History – 11th Overall

Peter Baracchini | July 22, 2021

Welcome to a brand new series here at The Hockey Writers called “Road to the Draft.” In this series, our draft contributors will count down from 32nd overall all the…

Predators Prospect Askarov Brings More Than Solid Goaltending

Jeff Middleton | June 7, 2021

One of the bigger surprises in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft was the pick of a goaltender at the 11th spot by the Nashville Predators. Only one year prior, the…

Predators Top 5 Prospects Ranked – June 2021

Jeff Middleton | June 5, 2021

The Nashville Predators‘ first-round exit came in heartbreaking fashion, as Sebastian Aho tipped a Jaccob Slavin shot from the point off of a faceoff and sent the team packing. After…

Predators Prospect Report: Askarov, Farrance & the State of the Farm System

Alex MacLean | May 15, 2021

In dealing with some leagues not running, other leagues managing around shutdowns and rescheduling, and everyone managing around their own health and isolation, it wasn’t an easy year to be…

Predators Mailbag: Trade Deadline Predictions & Looking to the Future

Jeff Middleton | April 10, 2021

Scrolling through the history of the Nashville Predators page on The Hockey Writers is always interesting. Seeing what my colleagues have written in the past and glimpsing over them will never get…

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