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…
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…
Predators’ Fuzzy Goaltending Situation Needs Clarity For Future Dwayne Dunham | February 17, 2021 Pekka Rinne is a Nashville Predators legend. There is no disputing that. However, it’s time to consider “Smashville’s” future in goal, although it’s hard to fathom parting ways with a…