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Pekka Rinne Is the Epitome of the “Predators’ Way”

You’ve probably heard about the “Predators Way” recently. If you follow the Nashville Predators, you’re probably familiar with the term. Even if you don’t keep an active eye on the…

Does Johnny Gaudreau have a future with the Flames?

Johnny Gaudreau

Pat Steinberg and Will Nault give their take on if Johnny Gaudreau will sign a contract extension with the Flames. They provide insight on Gaudreau's no-trade list kicking in on July 28th and how that could impact the Flames' winger.

The Opener: Where do the big NHL free agents land?

Juuse Saros

The Opener is presented by Pat Steinberg and Will Nault. They give their take on the futures of Gabriel Landeskog and Zach Hyman. The boys weigh in on where Jakub Voracek and Andrew Copp could end up.

Predators’ Rinne Leaves One Giant Legacy As He Retires

Nashville Predators

A Smashville legend is calling it a career and leaving one large legacy behind him. After 15 seasons, and elevating himself to being the pillar of the Nashville Predators by…

31 Thoughts Podcast: A buyout, a trade and a surprising hire

Jeff Marek

Jeff and Elliotte break down the Duncan Keith-Caleb Jones trade, Minnesota buying out Zach Parise and Ryan Suter and they take some of your #Ask31 questions.

Free Agent Focus: Nashville Predators

Mikael Granlund

Free agency is now just under a month away and many teams are already looking ahead to when it opens up. There will be several prominent players set to hit the open market in late July while many teams have key restricted free agents to re-sign as well. A Predators legend is a UFA, but…

Offseason Checklist: Nashville Predators

Matt Duchene

The Predators kicked off their offseason with a notable trade this week but there is still some work to be done this summer.

2021 NHL Awards presented by Bridgestone to be televised June 29

Jack Adams

NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League announced today that it will reveal the winners of its five remaining regular-season trophies during "2021 NHL Awards presented by Bridgestone," a 30-minute show that will air at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 29, on NBCSN in the U.S. as well as Sportsnet and TV...

Expansion Primer: Nashville Predators

Pekka Rinne

Over the next few weeks, we will be breaking down each team’s situation as it pertains to the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft. Which players are eligible, who will likely warrant protection, and which ones may be on the block to avoid the risk of losing them for nothing? Each team is required to submit the...

Five Key Stories: 6/14/21 – 6/20/21

Oliver Ekman-Larsson

The Stanley Cup Finals are fast approaching, though no one from the final four is giving in easily. The year’s biggest transactions are still probably a couple of weeks away, but that doesn’t mean there has been a lack of news over the last week. Empire State Of Mind: Things kicked off with a big…

Back To/The Future: The Canucks unconventional approach to the goaltending position in 2021 put Mike DiPietro on a perilously unique path

Craig Anderson

In this Back To/The Future series, Chris Faber and Stephan Roget are making a collaborative effort to learn from the mistakes of the Vancouver Canucks’ recent past and offer solutions to salvage their immediate future — you know, just like Marty McFly did that one time. Each weekly Roget Reverse/Fut...

Kasimir Kaskisuo, Justin Kloos Sign In Sweden

Anaheim Ducks

Two more veteran minor league players have decided to take their talents to Sweden, as Kasimir Kaskisuo and Justin Kloos have signed with Leksands IF of the SHL. Both players have signed two-year contracts through the 2022-23 season. Kaskisuo, 27, went undrafted out of the Finnish junior level and o...

2020 King Clancy Trophy Finalists Announced

Kurtis Gabriel

The NHL has announced the finalists for the 2021 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is presented “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.” Last year’s winner was Matt Dumba of the Minnesota Wild....

Predators done in by lack of production from top players in first round

Matt Duchene

The Nashville Predators were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes, losing 4-3 in overtime in Game 6 of the best-of-7 Stanley Cup First Round on Thursday.

Here’s how confident you should be with your team for the 2021 NHL Playoffs (Bar Review Special)

New York Islanders

With Montreal losing their way into the last playoff spot a few days ago, we know all 16 teams that will be competing in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. And after Colorado clinched the President’s trophy Thursday night, we now know all of the match-ups for the first round. That means we can have a …...

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